Ashburn, VA|News|
This NoVA County Was No. 1 In VA For Visitor Spending In 2025
This county drew repeat visitors to its wineries, boutiques and outdoor activities.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
VA Business News
News on business openings, closings and more from around Virginia.
McLean, VA|News|
KETTLER Promotes Kimberly Ramsey To Executive Vice President Of Property Management Operations
McLean-based KETTLER promoted Kimberly Ramsey to oversee operations across the real estate company's multifamily portfolio.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Nearly 100 People To Lose Jobs In Lorton Layoffs
Mass layoffs at an HVAC and plumbing contractor will see nearly 100 people lose their jobs in November.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Persian American Art Exhibition Opens In Reston, Runs Through Oct. 5
Four Persian American artists are featured in a new Reston exhibition that opened Saturday and runs through Oct. 5.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
224 Townhomes Proposed For Fall Hill Development In Fredericksburg
A preliminary plat calls for 224 townhomes on part of the Fall Hill mixed-use development in Fredericksburg.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Data Center Legislation + Furniture Store Opens + 'Drone Warrior' Helps Farmers: VA Business News
Proposed data center legislation, a furniture store opening and several new restaurants top this week's VA business news.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Makers Union To Open Sixth Location In Fairfax's Mosaic District This Fall
Makers Union will open its sixth location this fall in the former matchbox space at Fairfax's Mosaic District.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Nash & Smashed Opens New Arlington Restaurant: Report
Nash & Smashed has opened at Buckingham Center with Nashville-style fried chicken, smash burgers and late-night hours.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria's Office Vacancy Rate Ticks Downward, Commercial Sales Rise In Second Quarter
Alexandria's office vacancy rate dropped slightly year on year, with the city outperforming the region in filling space.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria's Newest Record Shop To Open This Weekend With Music And Freebies
Mobius Records' Del Ray location will open with a party on Saturday.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Open Road Outpost & Biergarten Opens At The Boro In Tysons
Open Road Outpost & Biergarten has opened in the former Él Bebe space at The Boro in Tysons with food, beer and live music.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Stafford Man Faces Drug, Identity Theft Charges After Donut Shop Report
A Stafford man faces four charges after deputies responded to a narcotics report at a donut shop on Warrenton Road.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Halley Rise Proposal Would Shift Office, Housing, Parks Near Reston Metro
Halley Rise proposes rearranging office, housing, retail and parks across four undeveloped blocks near Reston Town Center Metro.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Bob’s Discount Furniture Celebrates Fredericksburg Opening With $5K In Local Donations
Bob’s Discount Furniture celebrated its Fredericksburg grand opening with a ribbon cutting and $5,000 in donations to local groups.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
New Chinese Dumpling Restaurant Coming To Loudoun County: Report
A new location for Chinese dumplings is expected to open in early 2027, according to a new report.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fresh Monkee To Open First Virginia Location In Fairfax City: Report
Fresh Monkee plans to open its first Virginia smoothie and protein shake shop in Fairfax City, according to reports.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed In Arlington
Arlington schools, government offices and libraries will close for Labor Day, while ART, Metro and recreation schedules will change.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed In Fairfax City; Annual Car Show Returns
Fairfax City offices will close for Labor Day as the annual car show brings classics, muscle cars and more downtown.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed Around Reston
Labor Day will bring closures and schedule changes to schools, government offices, transit and other services around Reston.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Labor Day 2026: What's Open, Closed Around McLean
Schools, government offices and libraries will close for Labor Day in McLean, while transit and recreation schedules will change.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Classic Eatery In New Hands + Fastest-Growing Companies + Trump Cost Increases: VA Business News
VA business news includes a classic eatery in new hands, a $3,800 Trump/GOP price tag, cyclospora status update.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Washington Manassas Airport Gets $1.1 Million Grant For New Control Tower
The governor of Virginia announced funding for dozens of the state's airports, including Washington Manassas Airport.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax County Staff Backs Townhouses, Self-Storage Near Fairfax City, Oakton
Fairfax County will hold hearings on plans for 128 townhouses and a self-storage facility near Fairfax City and Oakton.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Major Virginia Retailers To Use Tariff Refunds To Lower Prices: See Details
Here's which major retailers in Virginia are using tariff refunds to cut prices or absorb rising freight and fuel costs.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
6 Loudoun Businesses Among 1,000 Fastest-Growing In US, 31 Make List Of Top 5k
Thirty-one Loudoun County businesses made a new list of the country's fastest-growing, with six in the top 1,000.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
1,500 Bargain Hunters Expected At Arlington Flea Market
About 1,500 shoppers and more than 150 vendors are expected Saturday at the Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Where To Get The Best Labor Day Discounts In Northern VA
See which Northern Virginia malls will be open and offering major sales here.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
This Eatery Serves VA's Most Iconic Hot Dog, Ranking Says
A Wytheville institution was selected as Virginia's entry on a list of 50 iconic hot dogs worth a road trip.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Woodbridge Company Among 30 Fastest Growing In US, 11 PWC Companies Make Latest Ranking
Eleven Prince William County and Manassas companies were ranked among the US' fastest-growing, with one Woodbridge company in the top 30.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Business Leaders Tell Spanberger About Rising Costs, AI, Workforce Challenges
Fairfax City business leaders told Gov. Abigail Spanberger about rising costs, AI, workforce and capital challenges.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Board Intervenes In $67B Dominion-NextEra Merger Over Rates, Climate Concerns
Arlington joins Gov. Abigail Spanberger in intervening in the $67 billion Dominion-NextEra merger review.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Expired Permits, Dishwasher Failures Cited In Fredericksburg-Area Restaurant Inspections
Fredericksburg-area inspections found dishwasher, sanitation, plumbing and permit violations at six establishments Aug. 3-6.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
VA Lawmaker Says Trump, GOP Policies Have Cost Families More Than $3,800
Rep. Don Beyer highlighted a $3,800 national cost increase as a new report shows Virginia families paying hundreds more for gas and housing.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
South Korean Cafe Brand To Open First US Location In Alexandria
A longstanding South Korean cafe brand will make its U.S. debut with a shop in Old Town.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Films, Block Party And Fall Festival Highlight September At McLean Community Center
McLean Community Center's September lineup includes a Broadway film, block party, teen auditions and Harvest Happenings.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Pie Shop To Celebrate 20 Years In Alexandria With Grand Reopening Party
This New Zealand-style pie shop will be celebrating two decades in business with a reopening ceremony and festival of pies.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Weighs New Model To Calculate Developer Cash Proffers
Fairfax City is considering a new model to calculate developer cash proffers for schools, parks and public safety.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun Supervisors Request Legal Analysis Of Closing Data Center Development Loophole
Loudoun County's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to research how to legally end a loophole allowing easier data center approval.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Fairfax Optometrist Advances In Runway Contest; Semifinal Voting Ends Thursday
Dawn Devaney won her quarterfinal and is now competing for a spot in the finals, with semifinal voting ending Thursday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Washington Manassas Airport Receives Final FAA Certification, Clearing Way For Commercial Flights
With a final regulatory hurdle cleared, the region's newest airport can officially begin commercial air service.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
