Classic Eatery In New Hands + Fastest-Growing Companies + Trump Cost Increases: VA Busines

Heading into the new week, Patch highlights the previous week's top business stories from across Virginia. Below is a roundup of those stories. You can catch up on other business news by clicking here.

L'Auberge Chez François Enters New Chapter In NoVA

Warren Thompson is stepping in as steward of L'Auberge Chez François as the Great Falls restaurant preserves its traditions.

Hoping For Better Design, NoVA Delays Vote On Golden Substation

Loudoun County's board of supervisors delayed a vote on the proposed Golden substation until December.

Rising Costs, AI, Workforce Worries Dominate Spanberger's NoVA Visit

Fairfax City business leaders told Gov. Abigail Spanberger about rising costs, AI, workforce and capital challenges.

Congressman Highlights $3,800 Cost Increase As VA Families Pay More

Rep. Don Beyer highlighted a $3,800 national cost increase as a new report shows Virginia families paying hundreds more for gas and housing.

NoVA Company Among 30 Fastest Growing In US, 11 NoVA Companies Ranked In Top 5K

Eleven Prince William County and Manassas companies were ranked among the US' fastest-growing, with one Woodbridge company in the top 30.

NoVA Joins Spanberger In Fight Over $67B Dominion-NextEra Energy Merger

Arlington joins Gov. Abigail Spanberger in intervening in the $67 billion Dominion-NextEra merger review.

New Twist In Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak: What VA Needs To Know

The summer's surge of cyclosporiasis cases appears to be slowing down in Virginia.

With Final FAA Certification, Commercial Flights Could Be Coming Soon To This NoVA Airport

With a final regulatory hurdle cleared, the region's newest airport can officially begin commercial air service.

The 10 Best Colleges In VA, According To New 2027 Ranking

One Virginia university ranked high nationally on Niche's 2027 Best Colleges in America list.

6 NoVA 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.

Crime Report

• 3 Arrested After Stolen Credit Cards Used At Leesburg Best Buy: Police
• Man Accused Of Altering Passport Expiration Date At Woodbridge DMV Indicted
• 2 Arrested, More Than 760 Pounds Of Khat Seized In A Single Day At This VA Airport
• Prince William County Police Seek Man Accused Of Threatening CVS Employees With Box Cutter
• Manassas Man Arrested After Exposing Himself To Teen Girl In Prince William County Target: Police
• Man Exposes Himself To 15-Year-Old Girl At Dumfries Target: Police
• Woman Accused Of Biting Cop, Staff Member At Prince William Fairgrounds: Police
• Virginia State Police Boost Labor Day Patrols As Busiest Travel Days Approach

Land Use

• Resident Input Wanted On Potential Indoor Sports Facility In Loudoun County
• Fairfax Council Pushes Back On 11-Story Circle Gateway Proposal
• Loudoun Supervisors Request Legal Analysis Of Closing Data Center Development Loophole
• Arlington Board Intervenes In $67B Dominion-NextEra Merger Over Rates, Climate Concerns
• Fairfax County Staff Backs Townhouses, Self-Storage Near Fairfax City, Oakton

Coming Soon

• Pie Shop To Celebrate 20 Years In Alexandria With Grand Reopening Party
• Films, Block Party And Fall Festival Highlight September At McLean Community Center
• South Korean Cafe Brand To Open First US Location In Alexandria