Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Scammers Used Old Town UPS Store To Collect Funds From Victims: Report
A scam operation this summer directed victims to send cashier's checks to an Old Town UPS Store.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
VA Business News
News on business openings, closings and more from around Virginia.
Across Virginia|News|
CIA Contractor Arrested + EV Charging Hike + Massage Parlor Death + Rosslyn Survey: VA Business
CIA contractor faces charges, higher EV charging fees, a massage parlor death investigation and a Rosslyn survey lead NoVA business news.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Office Building To Be Replaced With 328 Apartments In Ballston Redevelopment
Penzance broke ground on a 328-unit apartment development in Arlington's Ballston neighborhood.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
More Retailers Announced For New Dulles-Area Shopping Center
The list of confirmed tenants at a planned Loudoun County shopping center is growing.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Centreville Malaysian Restaurant Mainstay To Close
Malaysian Kopitiam has been in Centreville for nearly a decade and in the DMV for more than two.
Ian DeMartino, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Comstock Secures $299M Refinancing For 3 Fully Leased Office Towers At Reston Station
Comstock refinanced three fully leased Reston Station office towers as it prepares for the next phase of development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Possible Drive-Thru Chipotle Coming To This Loudoun Neighborhood
A fourth Chipotle restaurant is coming to Ashburn.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
VA Pizzeria Lands On Nationwide List Of Best Pizza Shops
The popular pizzeria was selected to represent the state on Food & Wine's list of award-winning pizza shops.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Nando's PERi-PERi Opening New Fairfax Restaurant, Offering Free Chicken To First 500 Guests
Nando's PERi-PERi is coming to Fairfax Corner, with a free chicken giveaway for the first 500 guests on Nov. 7.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Cafe Coming To Old Town Waterfront Area
A new cafe taking over a former Starbucks location hopes to open its doors before the end of the year.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
New PVOLVE Fitness Studio In Tysons To Offer Low-Impact Workouts
PVOLVE will open a new fitness studio in Tysons, offering low-impact workouts, strength training and introductory classes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Ox Hill Proposes More Condos, Less Commercial Space In Fairfax City
Fairfax City Council questioned commercial space cuts, affordable housing and a dropped park in Ox Hill’s revised Main Street proposal.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Best Hospitals For Specialty Care In VA Named In New 2027 Rankings
Northern Virginia hospitals were among those recognized for a variety of specialty care and outpatient surgeries.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
85% Of Residents Polled Would Recommend Living In Rosslyn
Rosslyn's 2026 survey found stronger resident recommendations and demand for more restaurants, grocery stores and gathering spaces.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
GMU To Rename Nursing School After $15 Million Donation
George Mason University’s School of Nursing will be known as the Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry School of Nursing.
Ian DeMartino, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Nearly 375 New Apartments Planned For Old Town
Carr Properties is developing an apartment community with a rooftop pool on Montgomery Street.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
New Old Town Apartment Community Now Pre-Leasing, Move-In Expected In December
Tenants are expected to move into the Montgomery Street building in mid-December, according to the developer.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun Groups File VA Supreme Court Appeals Of Golden To Mars Transmission Line
The Loudoun County School Board and an Ashburn homeowners' association have formally appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Aerospace Company Auria To Establish East Coast Headquarters In Reston
Auria focuses on space domain awareness and supports the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and U.S. Space Force training.
Ian DeMartino, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Virginia’s Richest Person Is Worth $50.3 Billion
Worth an estimated $1 trillion, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk topped Forbes' rankings for the fourth consecutive year.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
NoVA Nightclub Sued + New Metro Apartments Planned + Abuse At Senior Living Facility: VA Business News
Last week's business news included a possible new bank and discount retailer, a copyright lawsuit and documented abuse at a senior home.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Dominion Energy Sues Prince William County Over Substation Permit Denial
Dominion Energy is suing the Prince William Board of Supervisors over its rejection of a special use permit for the Vint Hill substation.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Reston Eatery Makes Northern Virginia’s 50 Best Restaurants: Report
Clarity’s Reston location appears on Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2026 list of the region’s 50 best restaurants.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
7 McLean, Tysons Restaurants Make Northern Virginia’s Best List: Report
Ingle and Nostos earned top-10 spots, while five more restaurants in McLean and Tysons made Northern Virginia Magazine’s list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Day Care Could Lose License After Repeated Violations
An Alexandria day care could lose its license to operate after months of inspections turned up repeated serious violations.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
2 Fairfax City Restaurants Rank Among Northern Virginia’s Top 10: Report
Elyse placed fourth and Mama Chang ninth on Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2026 list of the region’s 50 best restaurants.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Two Arlington Sports Bars Nab Top 5 Spots In Best Of DC Area
Ireland's Four Courts and First Down Sports Bar grabbed third and fourth place, respectively.
Ian DeMartino, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
3 Loudoun County Restaurants Ranked Among Region's Best In New List
Eight Loudoun County restaurants appeared on a new list of the top 50 in Northern Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2 Alexandria Restaurants Were Ranked Among The Region's Best In New List
Two Alexandria restaurants were named among the best 50 in Northern Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
New List Ranks These Prince William County Restaurants Among The Region's Best
Four Prince William County restaurants appear on a new list of the top 50 in Northern Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Crystal City Wine Shop Closing After 14 Years: Report
Crystal City Wine Shop will close Oct. 31 after 14 years selling gourmet beer and wine, with a focus on Virginia products.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
These Vienna Restaurants Were Ranked Among The Region's Best In New List
Three Town of Vienna restaurants appeared on a new list of the top 50 in Northern Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Amazon Drops Plans For Data Centers On Ashburn Campus: Loudoun County Chair
Amazon will withdraw its plans to build data centers on a former George Washington University campus, according to county authorities.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
New VIP Terminal Coming To Dulles International Airport
A new VIP terminal with its own parking, security, baggage handling and lounge areas is coming soon to a major Northern Virginia travel hub.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Defense Technology Company Expands U.S. Operations In Herndon
Smart Shooter opened new offices in Herndon to support AI-powered targeting systems used by the U.S. military and allied forces.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Mobile Fitness And Personal Training Service Expands Into Northern Virginia
A business offering personalized fitness plans and in-home workouts is now serving customers across Northern Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Bank Of America Could Replace Closed Restaurant In Fairfax County
A new Bank of America with a drive-through ATM is proposed for the former Uno restaurant at Gate House Plaza in Merrifield.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Abuse And Degrading Treatment Documented At Top-Rated Alexandria Senior Living Facility
An assisted living facility in Alexandria fired staff and implemented retraining after employees were recorded mistreating a resident.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
National Soft Pretzel Chain Coming To Prince William County
This store-baked pretzel chain is finally expanding into Northern Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
Ross Eyes Former Buy Buy Baby Storefront In Springfield: Report
Plans show Ross Dress for Less could fill the 28,000-square-foot former Buy Buy Baby storefront at Springfield Plaza.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
