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1. Reston penthouse sells for $10.9 million, setting Virginia condominium record

   A full-floor penthouse at JW Marriott Residences Reston Station sold for $10.9 million, setting a Virginia record for a condominium sale, according to the development’s owner and the...

   Business / Reston / August 6, 2026
2. Virginia sales tax holiday returns Aug. 7–9

   Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday will run from Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, giving shoppers a temporary exemption on qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear,...

   Business / Fairfax / August 6, 2026
3. Faces of ONE campaign to spotlight Richmond Highway businesses amid redevelopment

   The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation is expanding its Faces of ONE public art and placemaking initiative into a marketing campaign for Richmond Highway businesses and the...

   Business / Fairfax / August 5, 2026
4. Fairfax County unemployment reaches 3.6% as jobless count rises 10%

   Fairfax County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.2% a year earlier, according to preliminary data reported by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and...

   Business / Fairfax / August 4, 2026
5. QTS Data Centers leases 77,000 square feet at Reston Station

   QTS Data Centers has signed a lease for 77,000 square feet at 1800 Reston Row Plaza in Reston Station, according to an Aug. 4 announcement from developer Comstock Companies.

   Business / Reston / August 4, 2026
6. Founding Farmers seeks approval for small distilleries in Tysons and Reston

   Founding Farmers is seeking Fairfax County approval to operate small on-site distilleries at its existing restaurants in Tysons and Reston.

   Business / Tysons / August 3, 2026
7. Serverfarm seeks zoning exceptions for proposed Tysons data center

   Serverfarm is seeking Fairfax County zoning exceptions to convert two existing office buildings and a parking garage at 7980 and 7990 Quantum Drive into a 316,000-square-foot data center...

   Business / Tysons / August 1, 2026
8. Charles Schwab confirms Mosaic District branch in former Four Sisters space

   Charles Schwab plans to open a financial-services branch in the former Four Sisters restaurant space in Merrifield’s Mosaic District.

   Business / Tysons / July 31, 2026
9. Dulles modernization plan advances with financing and approvals unresolved

   A proposed overhaul of Dulles International Airport would reshape how passengers move through the airport, but major questions about financing, government approvals and potential costs...

   Business / Washington Region / July 31, 2026
10. Toimoi Bakery plans first storefront as Falafel Inc. expands at Mosaic

    Toimoi Bakery is preparing to open its first full retail storefront in the Mosaic District, taking over the compact space that Falafel Inc. plans to leave as it expands elsewhere in the...

    Business / Fairfax / July 30, 2026
11. Falls Church development site offered for sale after mixed-use plan abandoned

    A vacant Falls Church property once slated for a seven-story mixed-use building is being offered for sale after the development proposal failed to advance.

    Business / Falls Church / July 29, 2026
12. Lidl plans Aug. 12 opening at Idylwood Plaza

    Lidl is scheduled to open a grocery store at Idylwood Plaza on Aug. 12, filling part of the former Whole Foods Market storefront on Leesburg Pike.

    Business / Falls Church / July 29, 2026
13. Chin’s Xi’An Style Restaurant plans Fairfax City location

    Chin’s Xi’An Style Restaurant is planning an August 2026 opening inside the 99 Ranch Market at 10780 Fairfax Blvd. in Fairfax City.

    Business / Fairfax / July 28, 2026
14. Five Iron Golf plans first Virginia venue at Capital One Center in Tysons

    Five Iron Golf plans to open its first Virginia location at Capital One Center in Tysons in early 2027, joining a wave of indoor-golf venues arriving in Northern Virginia.

    Business / Tysons / July 28, 2026
15. Guapo’s owners plan new Mar y Tierra restaurant in Reston

    Guapo’s is planning a new restaurant concept, Guapo’s Mar y Tierra, at 1845 Fountain Drive in Spectrum at Reston Town Center, the prominent corner building formerly occupied by Not Your...

    Business / Reston / July 27, 2026
16. Teso Life Picks Seven Corners for Second Virginia Store

    The Japanese lifestyle retailer Teso Life is expanding its Virginia footprint with a new location in Seven Corners, according to Fairfax County planning documents.

    Business / Seven Corners / July 24, 2026
17. Clarity schedules Reston Town Center opening for July 24

    Clarity plans to open its second restaurant at 11 a.m. July 24 at Reston Town Center, following permitting delays that pushed the debut back from spring.

    Business / Reston / July 23, 2026
18. Eataly confirms first Washington-area location at Tysons Corner Center

    Eataly confirmed July 22 that it plans to open its first Washington, D.C.-region location at Tysons Corner Center in 2027.

    Business / Tysons / July 22, 2026
19. Eataly Finally Coming to DC Area: Italian Food Hall Lands at Tysons Corner Center

    The wait is nearly over for Washington-area fans of the famed Italian marketplace. Eataly has officially confirmed it will open its first DC-region location at Tysons Corner Center in 2027.

    Business / Tysons / July 22, 2026
20. MWAA awards 20-year contract for Dulles VIP passenger facility

    The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board has awarded DAA International a 20-year contract to develop and operate a remote VIP passenger facility at Dulles International Airport.

    Business / Washington Region / July 22, 2026
21. Alta Strada to close Mosaic District restaurant July 25

    Alta Strada Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar plans to permanently close its Mosaic District restaurant on July 25, ending about nine years of service in Merrifield.

    Business / Northern Virginia / July 21, 2026
22. Dulles targets Nairobi route after adding Seoul and Taipei service

    Washington Dulles International Airport is pursuing additional air service to Africa after adding routes to Seoul in April and Taipei in June, with Nairobi emerging as the airport...

    Business / Washington Region / July 21, 2026
23. Family-Run Landlord Has Quietly Dominated Northern Virginia Real Estate for 70 Years

    While national real estate firms churn through tenants and turnover, one Vienna-based company has spent seven decades doing things differently—and their clients keep coming back.

    Business / Vienna / July 21, 2026
24. Herndon, Fairfax City lead regional declines in one-bedroom asking rents

    Herndon and Fairfax City posted the largest year-over-year declines in median one-bedroom asking rents among eight D.C.-area localities included in Zumper’s latest data, as the company’s...

    Business / Herndon / July 21, 2026
25. Link Logistics Reveals Massive 5-Acre Park Plan for Tysons' The Mile Development

    Link Logistics has unveiled its final design for an ambitious public park at The Mile in Tysons, featuring extensive recreational amenities for the growing community.

    Business / Tysons / July 21, 2026
26. Ornery Beer Company announces Fairfax closure and Bristow downsizing

    Ornery Beer Company announced that it would permanently close its Old Town Fairfax brewpub after nearly eight years while reducing the size of its brewing operation in Bristow.

    Business / Fairfax / July 20, 2026
27. Safa family plans wine-focused restaurant in former BRX space

    Julie and Kaveh Safa are preparing to open The Cellar on Seneca, a wine-focused restaurant taking over the former BRX American Bistro space in Great Falls.

    Business / Northern Virginia / July 14, 2026
28. Falls Church weighs another Little City Sips after reported turnout, sales gains

    Falls Church is considering whether to bring back Little City Sips after a June pilot drew more than 4,300 attendees and reportedly increased sales at participating restaurants.

    Business / Falls Church / July 9, 2026
29. Tysons Conference Center Push Gets a Fresh Look From Fairfax County

    Fairfax County officials are reopening the decades-old question of whether Tysons should have a conference center, citing new research that points to demand for a mid-sized venue...

    Business / Tysons / June 30, 2026
30. Bakeshop Goes Bigger With Long-Awaited Vienna Cafe

    Bakeshop opened its largest bakery yet on June 20, bringing cupcakes, macarons and popular breakfast sandwiches to 421 Maple Avenue East in Vienna.

    Business / Vienna / June 29, 2026
31. Centreville Plan Opens Door to Town Center, Metro and New Housing

    Fairfax County leaders have unanimously approved Centreville’s first major land-use plan update in more than 25 years, setting the stage for a defined town center, mixed-use development...

    Business / Fairfax / June 29, 2026
32. Fairfax Pushes for Potomac Exemption as Drought Concerns Mount

    Fairfax County leaders are urging Virginia to keep the Potomac River out of any state drought-emergency declaration, warning that statewide restrictions could disrupt the region’s...

    Business / Fairfax / June 26, 2026
33. Great Falls Lodge Nears Debut as Merrifield Expansion Follows

    Great Falls Lodge Bar & Grill is preparing to open in Great Falls Center, bringing a mountain-inspired setting and a wide-ranging menu to an area with relatively few bar options.

    Business / Virginia / June 26, 2026
34. Hexagonal Donuts Enter Vienna’s Growing Pastry Rivalry

    Vienna’s donut competition has a new contender, with Shipley Donuts opening at 256 Maple Avenue East and bringing its signature hexagonal glazed treats to town.

    Business / Vienna / June 25, 2026
35. Capital One Center Serves Up a Bigger Culinary Week in Tysons

    Capital One Center’s Culinary Week will return to Tysons from July 27-31, bringing five days of cooking classes, chef and cocktail competitions, demonstrations and special dining events...

    Business / Tysons / June 24, 2026
36. Major Dulles Toll Road Lane Split Delayed Until After July 4

    A planned traffic shift on the eastbound Dulles Toll Road in Tysons has been postponed until after the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced...

    Business / Tysons / June 24, 2026
37. New Beltway Trail Opens With Free 4.95K Run in McLean

    A new 2.5-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail beside the Capital Beltway will open in McLean on Saturday, June 27, with a free community run and family activities marking the occasion.

    Business / McLean / June 22, 2026
38. Fairfax Faces Pressure to Clear 18 Million Square Feet of Offices

    Fairfax County must move faster and think more creatively to shrink an office market burdened by millions of square feet of space that may never attract significant leasing again, real...

    Business / Fairfax / June 18, 2026
39. Inova CEO Presses Fairfax to Speed Up Building Approvals

    As Inova Health System pushes ahead with $2.5 billion in new hospital construction, its CEO is urging Fairfax County to simplify a development process he says can delay or derail projects.

    Business / Fairfax / June 17, 2026
40. Weird Brothers Coffee Brews Up Its First Franchise in Vienna

    Weird Brothers Coffee is expanding to Vienna with its first franchised location, bringing the Herndon-based roaster’s playful drinks and neighborhood coffeehouse atmosphere to Windover...

    Business / Vienna / June 17, 2026
41. Great Falls Starter Homes Break Virginia’s $1 Million Barrier

    Great Falls is Virginia’s most expensive community for entry-level homebuyers, with the typical starter property valued at $1,233,946, according to a new Zillow analysis.

    Business / Washington Region / June 16, 2026
42. Virginia Cannabis Sales Set for 2027 Under Spanberger Compromise

    Virginia could begin recreational marijuana sales on July 1, 2027, under a budget compromise reached after Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have launched the retail...

    Business / Fairfax / June 16, 2026
43. Bus-Only Lanes Aim to Ease Red Line Summer Disruptions

    Temporary bus-only lanes will help shuttle buses move through Montgomery County during Red Line construction in summer 2026, part of an effort to reduce delays along the busy corridor.

    Business / Washington Region / June 15, 2026
44. Fairfax Home Sales Jump as Average Price Tops $940,000

    Fairfax County’s spring housing market gained momentum in May, with more closings and higher prices lifting residential sales volume to $1.32 billion.

    Business / Fairfax / June 15, 2026
45. Neighbors Rescue McLean Barbershop After Forced Move

    A McLean barbershop that served generations of customers at Chesterbrook Shopping Center has reopened nearby after its community rallied to help it survive an unexpected relocation.

    Business / McLean / June 15, 2026
46. IKEA Sets June 18 Opening for Massive New Chantilly Store

    IKEA will open its first full-sized Fairfax County store June 18, bringing thousands of home-furnishing products to the former Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.

    Business / Fairfax / June 12, 2026
47. Merrifield Live-Work Plan Scrapped as Housing Proposal Emerges

    A plan to transform Inova Health System’s former Merrifield headquarters into 210 live-work units is no longer moving forward, clearing the way for a potential redevelopment with...

    Business / Herndon / June 12, 2026
48. Dulles Crews Race Around the Clock to Open $700 Million Concourse

    A 600-person construction crew is moving to around-the-clock work as Dulles International Airport pushes to open its new $700 million Concourse E by early fall.

    Business / Arlington / June 11, 2026
49. Maggiano’s Returns to Tysons With a Massive New Restaurant

    Maggiano’s Little Italy will return to Tysons on Monday, June 15, opening a 17,000-square-foot restaurant at Tysons Corner Center after a months-long relocation.

    Business / Tysons / June 11, 2026
50. Scout Space Bets $1 Million on Merrifield Expansion

    Scout Space plans to open a satellite technology manufacturing facility in Merrifield, investing more than $1 million and creating an estimated 31 jobs while retaining its Reston...

    Business / Dunn Loring / June 10, 2026
51. Ultra-Premium French Custard Scoops Arrive in Vienna

    A new ice cream shop is serving ultra-premium French custard in Vienna’s increasingly competitive frozen-treat market.

    Business / Vienna / June 10, 2026
52. $161 Million Overhaul Ends Years of GW Parkway Disruption

    Nearly four years of construction have ended on the George Washington Memorial Parkway’s busiest stretch, giving drivers through McLean and Arlington a route free of shifting lanes and...

    Business / McLean / June 9, 2026
53. Tysons Café Unveils a 14-Course Taste of Southern France

    Flore Café has transformed its Tysons terrace into a French countryside retreat for “Summer in Provence,” a seasonal high tea featuring 14 courses and premium Parisian teas.

    Business / Tysons / June 8, 2026
54. Home Showings Fall as Mid-Atlantic Inventory Keeps Climbing

    Home showings across the Mid-Atlantic declined even as more properties reached the market during the week ending May 31, 2026.

    Business / Washington Region / June 5, 2026
55. McLean High Adds Career-Focused AP Business Course

    McLean High School students will have a new career-oriented AP option in the 2026-27 school year, with AP Business Principles bringing entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and business...

    Business / McLean / June 5, 2026
56. Meta’s AI Glasses Are Coming to Tysons Amid Privacy Questions

    Meta plans to open its first Meta Lab retail boutique at Tysons Corner Center in June, bringing its artificial intelligence-powered glasses and virtual reality products to the mall.

    Business / Tysons / June 5, 2026
57. Zara Unveils Bigger, Tech-Heavy Tysons Flagship

    Zara reopened its expanded Tysons Corner Center store Thursday, unveiling more shopping space, additional fitting rooms and new technology intended to speed up purchases, returns and...

    Business / Tysons / June 4, 2026
58. Merrifield Plan Would Replace 706 Apartments With Nearly 3,000

    A sweeping redevelopment proposal would replace the 706 garden-style apartments at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station with as many as 2,975 multifamily homes, transforming the 1960s-era...

    Business / Dunn Loring / June 3, 2026
59. Herndon Sewing Lab Wins Bronze for Keeping Textiles Out of Landfills

    A Herndon organization that helped divert thousands of pounds of textiles from disposal has received a bronze Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award.

    Business / Herndon / June 2, 2026
60. Vienna’s New Mahjong Club Will Bring Players Together This Summer

    A new social club dedicated to mahjong is expected to open in Vienna this August, offering lessons, guided play and leagues for newcomers and experienced players.

    Business / Vienna / June 2, 2026
61. Acclaimed Sichuan Noodle Destination Is Coming to Tysons

    Mian Sichuan Noodle, known for its spicy noodle dishes and dumplings, is preparing to open in Tysons at Pike 7 Plaza.

    Business / Tysons / May 28, 2026
62. Housing and Power Strains Put Northern Virginia’s Growth at Risk

    Northern Virginia’s economy continues to gain ground, but soaring housing costs and mounting pressure on the power grid could weaken the region’s ability to compete, according to a new...

    Business / Fairfax / May 28, 2026
63. Beloved West Falls Church Pancake House Closes After 15 Years

    The Original Pancake House in West Falls Church has permanently closed after 15 years of serving its signature cinnamon-glazed apple pancakes and powdered-sugar-covered Dutch Baby pancakes.

    Business / Falls Church / May 27, 2026
64. 19 Million Travelers Set to Pack Northern Virginia Airports This Summer

    More than 19 million travelers are expected to pass through Dulles International and Reagan National airports from May through August, bringing a surge of activity as the region prepares...

    Business / Washington Region / May 26, 2026
65. Pura Vida Brings All-Day Breakfast and Acai Bowls to Mosaic

    Pura Vida Miami has opened its first Northern Virginia cafe in Merrifield’s Mosaic District, bringing a health-focused menu of all-day breakfast, acai bowls, salads and smoothies to 8296...

    Business / Virginia / May 26, 2026
66. Vienna Chef Defies Last-Place Vote to Win Culinary Cup Silver

    Chris Morgan had never entered a cooking competition before joining the inaugural season of CBS’ “America’s Culinary Cup.” Despite a difficult start and being voted least likely to win,...

    Business / Vienna / May 26, 2026
67. Saks Closures Force Tysons-Area Malls to Rethink the Anchor Store

    The closure of Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Tysons and Friendship Heights this month has left landlords with hundreds of thousands of square feet to fill—and intensified questions about...

    Business / Tysons / May 25, 2026
68. Fairfax Turns Former Lorton Dump Into Its Biggest Solar Farm

    A former waste disposal site in Lorton is now home to Fairfax County’s largest solar energy project, a 5-megawatt array spanning 37 acres of the closed I-95 Landfill Complex.

    Business / Fairfax / May 21, 2026
69. Nearly $10,000 in Lego Sets and Goods Stolen From Fairfax Stores

    Two people face charges after nearly $10,000 worth of Lego sets, small appliances, clothing and other merchandise was stolen from stores across Fairfax County.

    Business / Fairfax / May 21, 2026
70. Dulles Lands $41.8 Million as New Concourse Nears Fall Opening

    Dulles International Airport has secured a $41.8 million federal grant for its new Concourse E, providing another major piece of funding as the first phase approaches completion.

    Business / Fairfax / May 20, 2026
71. Memorial Day Parade Leads a Packed Week of Falls Church Events

    Falls Church and the surrounding region are heading into Memorial Day weekend with a full calendar of ceremonies, festivals, concerts, theater, films and exhibitions. The centerpiece is...

    Business / Falls Church / May 20, 2026
72. Spanberger Blocks Retail Marijuana Launch and Other Fairfax-Backed Bills

    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation from several Democratic Fairfax County lawmakers, blocking proposals on recreational marijuana sales, class action lawsuits,...

    Business / Fairfax / May 20, 2026
73. Tysons Office Sites Could Give Way to Thousands of New Homes

    Fairfax County is examining whether older office properties across Tysons should be opened to residential and mixed-use development as demand for aging suburban workplaces continues to...

    Business / Tysons / May 19, 2026
74. Vienna Realtor Touts 99.4% List-to-Sale Price Record

    Allie Chamberlain, a Samson Properties real estate agent serving Northern Virginia, reports a 99.4% list-to-sale price ratio and an average of 10 days on the market for her listings.

    Business / Vienna / May 19, 2026
75. Belgian Chocolate, Coffee and Mystery Games Headed to Tysons

    Tysons Corner Center is preparing for a fresh wave of openings, including a Belgian chocolate shop, Virginia’s first Blue Bottle Coffee location and an enigmatic newcomer called Loopy...

    Business / Tysons / May 18, 2026
76. From 11 Childhood Moves to a Northern Virginia Real Estate Career

    Joan Reimann’s experience with relocation began early. Growing up in a military family, she moved 11 times and attended 10 schools, an upbringing she credits with teaching her...

    Business / McLean / May 18, 2026
77. D.C. Metro Bucks Regional Rise in New Home Contracts

    The Washington, D.C., metro area recorded fewer new pending home contracts than a year earlier during the week ending May 10, even as contract activity increased across the broader...

    Business / Washington Region / May 15, 2026
78. McLean Realtor Builds Referral-Driven Career Across Northern Virginia

    Laura Schwartz has spent more than 17 years helping buyers and sellers navigate Northern Virginia’s competitive housing market, building much of her business through referrals rather...

    Business / McLean / May 15, 2026
79. Tysons Brokerage Marks 17 Years With a Four-State Reach

    First Decision Realty, LLC has grown from an independent brokerage founded during the financial crisis into a Tysons-based operation with more than 40 licensed agents serving clients...

    Business / Tysons / May 14, 2026
80. Vienna’s Chef Tan Cracks Top 10 After a Buzz-Fueled Debut

    Chef Tan’s rapid rise in Vienna has earned the Hunan restaurant a place among the Washington Post’s 10 best new restaurants in the D.C. area.

    Business / Vienna / May 14, 2026
81. Danish Shop Lessons Fueled Lilian Jorgenson’s $1.9 Billion Career

    Lilian Jorgenson traces her approach to real estate back to her childhood in Kolding, Denmark, where she worked in her family’s grocery store. Watching her father carefully maintain...

    Business / McLean / May 13, 2026
82. Fairfax Home Prices Surge Past $950,000 as Luxury Sales Lead

    Fairfax County’s average home sales price climbed closer to $1 million in April, driven largely by activity at the upper end of the market.

    Business / Fairfax / May 13, 2026
83. John Mentis Builds a Real Estate Career on Repeat Clients

    John Mentis has completed more than 500 sales during nearly 20 years as a full-time real estate agent, building a business in the Washington, D.C., region with a reported referral rate...

    Business / Falls Church / May 13, 2026
84. McLean Real Estate Advisor Brings High-Finance Edge to Luxury Deals

    Najma Oudada’s path from Casablanca to Washington, D.C., and McLean, Virginia, included more than two decades in commercial lending and banking before she entered real estate sales.

    Business / McLean / May 13, 2026
85. Tysons Tower Plan Trades More Apartments for Larger Homes

    A proposed 30-story apartment tower near the McLean Metro station is being redesigned with fewer but larger residences after a change in ownership.

    Business / Tysons / May 13, 2026
86. Guapo’s Merrifield Homecoming Brings a Family Legacy Full Circle

    Guapo’s Cocina & Bar returned to the community where its founding family began life in the United States when it opened in Merrifield in December 2023.

    Business / Tysons / May 12, 2026
87. Iraqi-Style Shawarma Is Coming to the Heart of Vienna

    A Northern Virginia father and son are preparing to bring Iraqi-style shawarma and grilled cuisine to Maple Avenue, with their new fast-casual restaurant expected to open within weeks.

    Business / Vienna / May 12, 2026
88. Virginia Paid Leave Law Gives Small Businesses a Competitive Lift

    A North Springfield child care provider says Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave program will help small businesses compete for skilled workers while giving employees greater...

    Business / Springfield / May 12, 2026
89. Kathy Tracey Built a Real Estate Career Around Reston’s Growth

    Kathy Tracey has spent nearly three decades watching Reston and Herndon evolve—and building a real estate business around her experience in those communities.

    Business / Reston / May 11, 2026
90. Vienna Fresh Market Sets May 31 Closing After Nearly 15 Years

    The Fresh Market will permanently close its Vienna grocery store on May 31, ending a nearly 15-year run at Danor Plaza.

    Business / Vienna / May 11, 2026
91. Bilingual Mortgage Consultant Marks 18 Years in Northern Virginia

    Tatiana Ivleva-Lopez has spent more than 18 years helping clients navigate mortgages in Northern Virginia and beyond, serving more than 1,500 borrowers during her lending career.

    Business / McLean / May 8, 2026
92. Comstock Rejects Herndon and Reston Casino Talk, Points to Tysons

    Comstock Companies says its Northern Virginia casino ambitions have always centered on Tysons, rejecting reports and speculation that the developer considered sites in Herndon or Reston.

    Business / Tysons / May 8, 2026
93. Cha Street Food Bets Big on Coffee With New Tysons Cafe

    Cha Street Food is returning to its tea-shop roots while making room for coffee drinkers with the launch of Cha Cafe at Tysons Corner Center.

    Business / Tysons / May 7, 2026
94. Sprinklers Stop Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at Falls Church Store

    A lithium-ion battery discharged and sparked a late-night fire inside a West Falls Church business, but two ceiling sprinklers stopped the flames before they could spread.

    Business / Falls Church / May 7, 2026
95. New Tysons Play Cafe Takes Shape With Fall Opening in Sight

    A new play space designed to entertain young children while giving parents room to relax could open at Tysons Corner Center this fall.

    Business / Tysons / May 6, 2026
96. Tysons Plaza Plan Would Replace Offices With 375 Apartments

    Tysons Plaza could be transformed from a traditional office campus into a mixed-use development with hundreds of apartments, new shops and publicly accessible park space.

    Business / Tysons / May 5, 2026
97. Maggiano’s Sets June 15 Tysons Return After Festival Preview

    Maggiano’s Little Italy is set to return to Tysons with a June 15 opening at Tysons Corner Center, following a preview at the mall’s Taste of Tysons festival on May 16.

    Business / Tysons / May 4, 2026
98. Manoushe Takes Center Stage at NAJA’s New Mosaic Brunch

    NAJA Mediterranean is launching weekend brunch at the Mosaic District, bringing Lebanese breakfast staple manoushe to a menu filled with savory scrambles, mezze, sweet dishes and cocktails.

    Business / Northern Virginia / May 1, 2026
99. Shepherd Homes Group Touts $1 Billion in Five-Year Sales

    Shepherd Homes Group says it has surpassed $1 billion in sales volume within five years, completing more than 2,000 transactions and recently selling over 600 homes annually.

    Business / Arlington / May 1, 2026
100. Washington-Area Home Prices Slide as Contracts Stay Elevated

     Home-buying activity remained strong across the Mid-Atlantic during the week ending April 26, 2026, even as the Washington, D.C., metro area helped pull regional asking prices below...

     Business / Washington Region / May 1, 2026
101. Backyard Homes Could Reshape Northern Virginia Real Estate

     Unused backyard space across Tysons, Vienna, McLean and Great Falls could soon become far more valuable as Virginia prepares to make accessory dwelling units easier to build.

     Business / Tysons / April 30, 2026
102. Major Redesign Could Finally Unlock Stalled Westpark Plaza

     After more than a decade of delays, the developer behind Westpark Plaza believes a sweeping redesign could finally make the mixed-use Tysons project feasible to build.

     Business / Tysons / April 30, 2026
103. Vienna Agent Tops $12 Million in Northern Virginia Home Sales

     Missy Whittington has sold more than $12 million in homes during her first few years in Northern Virginia real estate, drawing on an earlier career in accounting and finance to guide...

     Business / Vienna / April 30, 2026
104. Bed Bath & Beyond Returns to Fairfax in Container Store Mashup

     Bed Bath & Beyond is returning to Fairfax County through a new partnership with The Container Store rather than reopening its former standalone locations.

     Business / Fairfax / April 29, 2026
105. Fairfax Rents Retreat Almost Everywhere as Summer Moves Loom

     Apartment rents fell year over year across seven of eight Fairfax County areas tracked in April, with Lorton standing alone as the only market reporting an increase.

     Business / Fairfax / April 29, 2026
106. Bo Lee Builds Near-Perfect Rating in Northern Virginia Mortgage Market

     Bo Lee, a loan officer and branch leader at Movement Mortgage, has earned a 4.98 out of 5 rating across 95 verified reviews while serving homebuyers throughout Northern Virginia and beyond.

     Business / Tysons / April 28, 2026
107. Northern Virginia Realtor Touts 775-Plus Home Sales

     Cathy Poungmalai has worked in real estate across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland for more than two decades, handling home purchases, sales and simultaneous transactions.

     Business / Falls Church / April 28, 2026
108. Hershey’s Massive Candy Adventure Finally Opens in Tysons

     Visitors can now twist, sniff and design their way through Hershey’s newest interactive attraction at Tysons Corner Center.

     Business / Tysons / April 27, 2026
109. Massive Tysons Data Center Plan Pushes Close to Nearby Homes

     A Tysons office complex could be transformed into a 316,228-square-foot data center campus just over 100 feet from nearby apartments and townhouses under a proposal awaiting review by...

     Business / Tysons / April 24, 2026
110. Mid-Atlantic Home Prices Hit a Record as Buyer Activity Surges

     The Mid-Atlantic housing market gained momentum in the week ending April 19, 2026, as the median list price climbed to an all-time weekly high and new contracts jumped from a year earlier.

     Business / Northern Virginia / April 23, 2026
111. Your Weekend Is Packed: 40-Plus Ways to Get Out and Explore

     Northern Virginia and Washington are heading into a crowded spring weekend, with community concerts, major theater productions, outdoor celebrations, dance performances, museum...

     Business / Falls Church / April 23, 2026
112. Fitness Center Could Replace Saks at Tysons Galleria

     Onelife Fitness is considering transforming the soon-to-be-vacant Saks Fifth Avenue at Tysons Galleria into a full-service fitness center.

     Business / Tysons / April 22, 2026
113. Northern Virginia Bookstore Crawl Expands Across Three States

     Northern Virginia’s independent bookstore crawl returns Saturday, April 25, with its largest footprint yet, sending readers across 18 shops in Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.

     Business / McLean / April 22, 2026
114. Judge Halts $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Merger Over Price Concerns

     A federal judge has temporarily blocked Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion takeover of Tysons-based Tegna, finding that opponents are likely to succeed in their antitrust challenge.

     Business / Tysons / April 21, 2026
115. Alpacas, Arts and Live Shows Pack a Busy April Weekend

     Northern Virginia and Washington-area calendars are overflowing this weekend with theater, concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, Earth Day programs and outdoor gatherings. Highlights...

     Business / Falls Church / April 16, 2026
116. Burke Remodeler Nears 40 Years With Premium Design-Build Approach

     Sun Design Remodeling Specialists has spent nearly four decades renovating homes across Northern Virginia and the broader Washington region. Operating continuously since 1988, the...

     Business / Virginia / April 16, 2026
117. Divan Brings an Upscale Persian Dining Experience to McLean

     Divan Restaurant offers Persian-Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate, polished setting at 1313 Old Chain Bridge Road in McLean.

     Business / McLean / April 16, 2026
118. New Listings Surge as Buyers Pull Back Across the Mid-Atlantic

     New home listings rebounded across the Mid-Atlantic during the week ending April 12, 2026, but buyers continued to retreat amid higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

     Business / Washington Region / April 16, 2026
119. Spanberger Pushes Virginia Marijuana Sales Back Six Months

     Gov. Abigail Spanberger has proposed delaying the launch of Virginia’s recreational marijuana market while reducing the number of stores and imposing tougher penalties for several...

     Business / Virginia / April 16, 2026
120. Vienna Diner Keeps Its 1965 Traditions Alive

     The Virginian Restaurant has served generations of diners since opening in downtown Vienna in 1965, maintaining its identity as a neighborhood gathering place as Northern Virginia has...

     Business / Vienna / April 16, 2026
121. Fairfax Home Sales Climb as Prices and Market Speed Lose Ground

     Fairfax County home sales increased during the first quarter of 2026, even as falling prices per square foot and longer selling times pointed to a market still under pressure.

     Business / Fairfax / April 14, 2026
122. Easter Lull Sends Mid-Atlantic Home Showings Down 20%

     Easter week brought a sharp slowdown in home-shopping activity across the Mid-Atlantic, with 62,454 showings recorded during the week ending April 5, 2026. That was 20.1% fewer than...

     Business / Virginia / April 10, 2026
123. Kevin Tien Brings a Bold Vietnamese Street Food Spin to Tysons

     Chef Kevin Tien is blending Vietnamese street food with flavors from Louisiana, Sichuan and Nashville at Chao Ban, his new 36-seat counter-service restaurant in Tysons Galleria.

     Business / Tysons / April 9, 2026
124. Spanberger Veto Slams Door on Tysons Casino Plan

     Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that could have brought a casino to Fairfax County, pointing to strong opposition from the county’s elected leaders and state...

     Business / Tysons / April 9, 2026
125. Hershey’s Tysons Adventure Sets April Opening After Permit Delay

     After a month-long permitting delay, Hershey Super Sweet Adventure will begin welcoming guests at Tysons Corner Center on Friday, April 10, before celebrating its official grand opening...

     Business / Tysons / April 8, 2026
126. Five Fairfax Restaurants Advance to the 2026 RAMMYS Finals

     Five restaurants with Fairfax-area locations have reached the finals of the 44th annual RAMMYS Awards, putting local tasting menus, Persian cuisine, pizza, bagels and classic deli...

     Business / Fairfax / April 7, 2026
127. Georgetown Pike Bridge Enters Final Stretch With Overnight Traffic Shift

     Construction on the Georgetown Pike bridge over Interstate 495 in McLean is approaching a major milestone, though drivers should expect overnight closures and possible delays as crews...

     Business / Tysons / April 6, 2026
128. Route 28 Widening Returns With a $400 Million Question

     Prince William County supervisors will again confront the decades-old problem of congestion on Route 28 Tuesday, this time considering whether to widen the busy commuter road after...

     Business / Fairfax / April 6, 2026
129. Vienna Real Estate Partnership Spans Two Generations

     Tana Keeffe and her mother, Debbie Earman, operate Earman Family Realtors, serving first-time and experienced homebuyers and sellers across Northern Virginia.

     Business / Vienna / April 6, 2026
130. Aldi Plans Surface for Tysons’ Long-Vacant Bed Bath & Beyond

     Aldi appears to be preparing its first Tysons grocery store, with renovation plans showing the discount chain taking over part of the former Bed Bath & Beyond at 2051 Chain Bridge Road.

     Business / Tysons / April 2, 2026
131. D.C.-Area Home Showings Rise as Buyers Take More Time

     Homebuyer activity picked up across the Mid-Atlantic during the first full week of spring, with Washington-area markets helping drive an increase in purchase contracts.

     Business / Washington Region / April 2, 2026
132. Fairfax Pilot Promises Faster Permits for Small Store Renovations

     Fairfax County is testing a new service intended to help small business owners navigate permits for minor renovations, including an expedited review process that could take as little as...

     Business / Fairfax / April 2, 2026
133. Hilton Loses Its Two-Year Grip on America’s Best Workplace

     Hilton has slipped from the top of Fortune’s annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, landing at No. 2 after holding first place in both 2024 and 2025.

     Business / Tysons / April 2, 2026
134. Vienna’s Shipley Do-Nuts Opening Slips to Summer

     Vienna residents will have to wait longer than some expected for Shipley Do-Nuts to open its new Maple Avenue shop.

     Business / Vienna / April 1, 2026
135. Data Center Boom Deepens Summer Water Risk for Potomac Region

     The rapid expansion of data centers in Northern Virginia is adding pressure to the Potomac River, the primary—and sometimes only—source of drinking water for communities near Washington.

     Business / Fairfax / March 31, 2026
136. Gas Prices Top $4 Nationwide as D.C. Drivers Face Steeper Surge

     Gas prices have climbed above $4 a gallon nationwide for the first time in four years as the war in Iran strains oil supplies and drives fuel costs higher around the world.

     Business / Northern Virginia / March 31, 2026
137. Yemeni Favorite Sheeba Sets Its Sights on Vienna

     A new family-owned restaurant plans to bring Yemeni cuisine and an elevated but accessible dining experience to downtown Vienna before mid-summer.

     Business / Vienna / March 31, 2026
138. Labubu Craze Is Bringing a Pop Mart Store to Tysons

     Pop Mart is preparing to open a store at Tysons Corner Center, bringing the company behind the wildly popular Labubu collectibles to the mall as soon as the fourth quarter.

     Business / Tysons / March 30, 2026
139. D.C.-Area Housing Demand Slips as Inventory Keeps Climbing

     Housing activity across the Washington, D.C., metro lost momentum during the week ending March 22, 2026, as pending contracts declined and broader Mid-Atlantic showing activity fell...

     Business / Washington Region / March 27, 2026
140. Police Link Suspect to Two Tysons-Area Restaurant Burglaries

     A 27-year-old man faces charges in connection with burglaries at two Tysons-area restaurants more than six months apart, with alcohol taken from one business and cash stolen from the other.

     Business / Tysons / March 26, 2026
141. Tysons Casino Plan Faces Fierce Resistance From Fairfax Leaders

     A proposed Tysons casino faces broad opposition from Fairfax County supervisors, even as two potential locations emerge and some board members remain open to letting voters decide.

     Business / Tysons / March 26, 2026
142. Drones to Map 54-Mile Sewer After Potomac Sewage Disaster

     D.C. Water will deploy lidar-equipped drones along the 54-mile Potomac Interceptor following a sewer collapse that sent more than 240 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River.

     Business / Fairfax / March 25, 2026
143. McLean Clears 70 New Homes in Two Major Redevelopment Plans

     McLean is set to gain 70 homes through two sharply different projects approved unanimously by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 17.

     Business / McLean / March 25, 2026
144. McLean Launches Its First Restaurant Week With 23 Eateries

     McLean will hold its first restaurant week from April 12-19, bringing special menus, discounts and other promotions to nearly two dozen local establishments.

     Business / McLean / March 25, 2026
145. Under Armour Bets on Gen Z With New Tysons Sports House

     Under Armour will mark its 30th anniversary on March 26, 2026, by opening a new youth-focused store concept at Tysons Corner Center.

     Business / Tysons / March 24, 2026
146. D.C.-Area Home Contracts Rise as Regional Spring Market Slows

     The Washington, D.C., metro area entered spring with stronger home-contract activity than a year earlier, even as the broader Mid-Atlantic market recorded its third consecutive week of...

     Business / Washington Region / March 19, 2026
147. Fairfax Approves $166.8 Million Chantilly Land Sale Despite Outcry

     Fairfax County supervisors have unanimously approved the sale of 41.7 acres at a Chantilly police training campus to a data center developer, despite objections over environmental risks...

     Business / Fairfax / March 19, 2026
148. Electric Bull Brings an “Anti-Steakhouse” to Vienna

     Chef Victor Albisu is preparing to open Electric Bull, a live-fire steakhouse and butcher shop that will challenge the familiar steakhouse formula on Vienna’s Maple Avenue.

     Business / Vienna / March 18, 2026
149. Idylwood Apartment Plan Would Add Nearly 600 Homes

     An Idylwood apartment complex could more than double in size under a redevelopment proposal that would add nearly 600 homes, including at least 100 affordable units.

     Business / Tysons / March 18, 2026
150. Tysons Casino Fight Puts Fairfax Officials at Odds With Richmond

     Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces a decision on whether Fairfax County voters could consider a massive Tysons casino complex as local officials push back against state lawmakers who...

     Business / Tysons / March 18, 2026
151. Data Center Tax Fight Throws Virginia Budget Into Limbo

     A clash over Virginia’s lucrative data center tax exemption prevented the General Assembly from passing a state budget before its regular session ended March 14, forcing lawmakers to...

     Business / Virginia / March 17, 2026
152. Great Falls Pub Marks 45 Years as Generations Pack St. Patrick’s Day Bash

     The Old Brogue Irish Pub celebrated its 45th anniversary on March 17, 2026, filling its Great Falls gathering place with Guinness, Irish music, dancing and generations of loyal customers.

     Business / Northern Virginia / March 17, 2026
153. Peggy James Became the Link Vienna Businesses Were Missing

     When Vienna’s small businesses lost their local chamber of commerce, Peggy James helped build a replacement—and spent more than a decade turning it into a network connecting merchants,...

     Business / Vienna / March 17, 2026
154. Tysons Defies Regional Uncertainty With 65.3 Million Visits

     Tysons recorded 65.3 million visits in 2025, up 5% from the previous year as workplace activity and consumer demand continued to strengthen across the district.

     Business / Tysons / March 17, 2026
155. Tysons Developers Shift Focus as High-Rise Projects Stall

     New towers continue to rise in Tysons, including Indigo at McLean Station, Exchange at Spring Hill and Flats at Tysons. But 16 years into Fairfax County’s plan to transform the area into...

     Business / Tysons / March 17, 2026
156. Animal Casting Agent Reveals What Makes a Dog a Star

     The Super Pet Expo is moving to Manassas Mall this weekend after spending 25 years at the now-closed Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.

     Business / Northern Virginia / March 13, 2026
157. Arianna Wallace Expands Title Services Across Five Markets

     Arianna Wallace serves as senior vice president of marketing at Certified Title Corporation, supporting title services in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Florida.

     Business / Virginia / March 13, 2026
158. Data Center Boom Brings Tax Windfall—and Higher Power Bills

     The Washington region’s explosive data center growth is delivering major tax revenue while intensifying concerns about electricity costs, land use and development near homes.

     Business / Washington Region / March 13, 2026
159. Fairfax Land Deal Raises Fears of Data Center Expansion

     Environmental groups are pressing Fairfax County for answers over a proposed $166.8 million land sale that they fear could clear the way for another data center in Chantilly.

     Business / Fairfax / March 13, 2026
160. Vienna Refill Shop Tests Fairfax County’s Zero-Waste Ambitions

     A small Vienna shop has helped customers refill more than 36,000 containers in four years, offering Fairfax County a practical glimpse of what reducing dependence on disposable packaging...

     Business / Vienna / March 13, 2026
161. Affordable Housing Could Transform Long-Vacant Tysons Site

     A long-idle property near the Tysons water tower could become home to as many as 525 affordable housing units, replacing pieces of a mixed-use development envisioned more than a decade ago.

     Business / Tysons / March 12, 2026
162. D.C.-Area Home Showings Slide as Spring Market Loses Momentum

     Home-showing activity across the Washington, D.C., metro area fell sharply during the week ending March 8, 2026, extending a year-over-year downturn as the early spring market faced...

     Business / Washington Region / March 12, 2026
163. Fairfax County Eyes New Rules as Homes Push Past 40 Feet

     Fairfax County leaders are considering the first major update to residential height limits since 1959 as elaborate roof designs allow some new homes to rise above 40 feet while still...

     Business / Fairfax / March 12, 2026
164. Iran Conflict Casts Shadow Over Fairfax’s Rising Home Market

     Fairfax County entered the spring housing season with stronger sales, higher average prices and more homes under contract, but the conflict in Iran has introduced fresh uncertainty for...

     Business / Fairfax / March 12, 2026
165. Northern Virginia Agent Builds Business on Repeat Clients and Fast Sales

     Richie Hanna, known as “Real Estate Richie,” has built a real estate business around local knowledge, frequent client communication and a background spanning more than 20 years in sales...

     Business / Vienna / March 12, 2026
166. Fairfax Weighs New Roofline Cap as Homes Push Past 35 Feet

     Fairfax County officials are considering changes to a 67-year-old residential height rule as increasingly elaborate home designs test the meaning of the county’s 35-foot limit.

     Business / Fairfax / March 11, 2026
167. Scott Shawkey Builds McLean Real Estate Team on Local Roots

     Scott Shawkey’s path to McLean real estate began in hospitality and technology before he launched his residential property career in 2001.

     Business / McLean / March 11, 2026
168. Two New Experiences Are Days Away From Opening at The Boro

     The Boro in Tysons will welcome two new attractions within days of each other as Egyptian restaurant Fava Pot and the interactive Game Show Battle Rooms prepare to open in late March.

     Business / Falls Church / March 11, 2026
169. Virginia Senate Moves to End Data Centers’ $1.6 Billion Tax Break

     Virginia senators have voted to eliminate a data center tax exemption projected to cost the state $1.6 billion annually, escalating a fight over an industry that has transformed the...

     Business / Virginia / March 11, 2026
170. Environmental Groups Press Fairfax Over $166.8 Million Data Center Deal

     Environmental advocates are demanding more transparency about Fairfax County’s proposed sale of nearly 42 acres in Chantilly to a data center developer for $166.8 million.

     Business / Fairfax / March 9, 2026
171. Tysons AMC Begins Major Upgrade With Motion, Snow and Scent Effects

     A months-long renovation is getting underway at AMC Theatres in Tysons Corner Center, bringing upgraded seating, refreshed common areas and new premium screenings designed to make movies...

     Business / Tysons / March 9, 2026
172. Saks Fifth Avenue Will Close Its Tysons Galleria Store

     Saks Fifth Avenue will permanently close its Tysons Galleria location, ending the department store’s nearly four-decade run as an anchor of the McLean mall.

     Business / Tysons / March 8, 2026
173. D.C.-Area Housing Market Slows as Buyers and Sellers Pull Back

     Housing activity across the Mid-Atlantic remained subdued during the week ending March 1, 2026, as buyers scheduled fewer showings, sellers added fewer listings and homes took longer to...

     Business / Washington Region / March 6, 2026
174. Laurie Mensing Builds a Top-Ranked McLean Real Estate Career

     Laurie Mensing has spent more than two decades building a real estate career in Northern Virginia, becoming a high-volume agent in McLean and ranking among the top 1% of agents nationwide.

     Business / McLean / March 6, 2026
175. Mosaic District Eateries Team Up for Three Late-Night Events

     Two restaurants surrounding the Mosaic District’s central green space are joining forces to bring shawarma, coffee, cocktails and music to Merrifield after dark.

     Business / Northern Virginia / March 6, 2026
176. Saks Fifth Avenue Will Leave Tysons Galleria After 38 Years

     Saks Fifth Avenue will permanently close its Tysons Galleria store after nearly four decades, ending the luxury retailer’s run as one of the mall’s original anchors.

     Business / Tysons / March 6, 2026
177. Mediterranean Nightlife Venue La Omri Is Coming to Tysons

     A new Mediterranean restaurant and bar promising weekend entertainment will open at Capital One Center in late 2026.

     Business / Tysons / March 5, 2026
178. Acclaimed D.C. Chef Brings Vietnamese-Cajun Flavors to Tysons

     Chao Ban, a new fast-casual restaurant blending Vietnamese cuisine with Louisiana influences, is scheduled to open March 10 at Tysons Galleria.

     Business / Tysons / March 4, 2026
179. Bakeshop’s Delayed Vienna Debut Is Finally Taking Shape

     Bakeshop expects to open its new Vienna location in early April, bringing cakes, cookies, macarons and other treats to a Maple Avenue space that has been vacant since 2024.

     Business / Vienna / March 4, 2026
180. Fairfax Casino Plan Clears House but Faces Fierce Local Pushback

     Virginia’s House of Delegates approved legislation Wednesday that could open Fairfax County to a casino, advancing a proposal that has drawn resistance from Northern Virginia lawmakers,...

     Business / Fairfax / March 4, 2026
181. Susan Wisely Marks 25 Years in Northern Virginia Real Estate

     Susan Wisely reached 25 years in real estate in 2025, marking a career that has included more than $36 million in annual sales volume and a client base built largely through repeat...

     Business / McLean / March 4, 2026
182. Bank of America Plans Drive-Thru ATM at Former Merrifield Uno

     Bank of America plans to transform the former Uno Pizzeria and Grill at Gatehouse Plaza into a branch with a drive-through ATM, a proposal that requires approval from the Fairfax County...

     Business / Arlington / March 3, 2026
183. Parisian-Style Bakery Brings Daily Bakes to Idylwood

     A new Idylwood bakery is serving fresh baguettes, croissants and delicate French pastries from an open kitchen designed to evoke the experience of a Parisian cafe.

     Business / Virginia / March 3, 2026
184. 239 Apartments Rise From Long-Vacant Merrifield Office Site

     Construction is underway on a seven-story apartment building that will replace the former Dunn Loring Center in Merrifield, transforming a long-vacant office property into housing,...

     Business / Dunn Loring / March 2, 2026
185. Buyers Gain Ground as Home Sellers Pull Back Again

     Home sellers remained cautious during the week ending Feb. 22, 2026, as new listings across the Mid-Atlantic fell 4.1% from the same period last year.

     Business / Washington Region / February 28, 2026
186. Fairfax Officials Warn Housing Bills Could Sideline Local Review

     Fairfax County officials are pushing back against Virginia legislation that would allow multifamily and mixed-use housing on commercially zoned land without the public hearings and board...

     Business / Fairfax / February 27, 2026
187. Fairfax Rents Tick Up as Spring Price Pressure Builds

     Apartment rents remain cheaper than a year ago across most of Fairfax County, but February’s month-to-month increases suggest the seasonal reprieve may be ending as spring approaches.

     Business / Fairfax / February 27, 2026
188. 56-Home McLean Redevelopment Clears Key County Hurdle

     A plan to replace a small office complex in downtown McLean with 56 homes and ground-floor retail has secured the Fairfax County Planning Commission’s support, moving the mixed-use...

     Business / McLean / February 26, 2026
189. Merrifield Overhaul Could Start With 156 Townhomes

     A sweeping plan to replace an aging Merrifield office park with a residential neighborhood could begin with 156 townhouses, new streets and nearly four acres of open space.

     Business / Fairfax / February 26, 2026
190. Rising Replacement Costs Push D.C.-Area Homeowners Toward Repairs

     As equipment and material costs climb, homeowners across the D.C. region are increasingly choosing preventive maintenance and smaller repairs over replacing major plumbing, heating and...

     Business / Virginia / February 26, 2026
191. Gas Leak Found Nine Days After Centreville House Explosion

     Washington Gas has located and repaired the source of a gas leak nine days after a house exploded on Quail Pond Court in Centreville, leaving two people with minor injuries and forcing...

     Business / Fairfax / February 24, 2026
192. Glory Days Grill Ends 24-Year Merrifield Run After Fire

     Glory Days Grill will not reopen in Merrifield after an August 2025 kitchen fire, ending the sports bar’s 24-year run at Providence Place as the shopping center searches for a new tenant.

     Business / Reston / February 24, 2026
193. Nutley Street Closures Begin for Long-Delayed Culvert Upgrade

     Vienna is beginning construction on a stormwater culvert project more than a decade after town officials first pursued the upgrade, bringing extended lane closures to Nutley Street near...

     Business / Vienna / February 24, 2026
194. Burke Homes Vanish in Six Days as Buyer Demand Surges

     High home prices did little to cool demand in Burke last year, with properties in the 22015 ZIP code spending a median of just six days on the market.

     Business / Fairfax Station / February 23, 2026
195. Candy Mazes and Slime Take Over Tysons Corner Center

     A former Pottery Barn at Tysons Corner Center is becoming a candy-themed playground as the mall accelerates its shift from traditional retail toward immersive entertainment.

     Business / Tysons / February 21, 2026
196. D.C.-Area Home Showings Rise as New Listings Fall Behind

     Home-show showing activity in the Washington metro area strengthened during the week ending Feb. 15, 2026, even as the broader Mid-Atlantic market received fewer new listings than it did...

     Business / Washington Region / February 20, 2026
197. Fairfax Casino Study Puts Tax Windfall Far Below Earlier Forecasts

     A casino-centered development in Fairfax County could generate substantial new tax revenue, but a preliminary county study estimates a considerably smaller payoff than earlier...

     Business / Fairfax / February 20, 2026
198. GRVTY Picks Tysons for $8 Million Headquarters and 200 New Jobs

     Defense technology company GRVTY plans to invest $8 million in a new Tysons headquarters, expanding its Fairfax County presence and adding 200 jobs.

     Business / Tysons / February 20, 2026
199. Vienna Restaurant Week Serves Up 10 Days of Deals

     Vienna Restaurant Week returns Feb. 27 through March 8, bringing exclusive discounts, prix fixe menus and limited-time specials to more than 40 local restaurants and businesses.

     Business / Vienna / February 20, 2026
200. Fairfax COVID Grants Kept Hundreds More Businesses Alive

     Fairfax County’s nearly $70 million pandemic grant effort helped hundreds more businesses survive than researchers estimate would have remained open without the assistance.

     Business / Fairfax / February 19, 2026
201. Log Cabin-Style Lodges Headed to Merrifield and Great Falls

     A restaurant space near the Dunn Loring Metro station that has sat vacant for more than three years appears set for a new tenant.

     Business / Dunn Loring / February 19, 2026
202. Two Tech Firms Bring More Than 300 New Jobs to Fairfax

     Two Arlington-based technology companies are expanding into Fairfax County, pledging a combined investment of nearly $15 million and more than 300 new jobs in Tysons and Reston.

     Business / Fairfax / February 18, 2026
203. Fairfax Casino Push Advances as Residents Warn of More Congestion

     Fairfax County voters could eventually decide whether to allow a casino after legislation authorizing a referendum advanced to Virginia’s House of Delegates.

     Business / Fairfax / February 17, 2026
204. Lunar New Year Celebration Draws Hundreds to Falls Church

     Hundreds gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Eden Center in Falls Church to welcome the Year of the Horse with Vietnamese traditions, performances and a celebration of cultural heritage.

     Business / Falls Church / February 17, 2026
205. $166.8 Million Data Center Deal Could Reshape Police Training Campus

     A developer has offered Fairfax County $166.8 million for part of a Chantilly police training campus, potentially placing a future data center alongside redesigned law enforcement...

     Business / Fairfax / February 13, 2026
206. Fairfax Casino Plan Clears Senate Despite Fierce Local Pushback

     A sweeping casino and entertainment district proposed for Fairfax County moved closer to a public vote Friday, clearing the Virginia Senate despite opposition from county leaders,...

     Business / Fairfax / February 13, 2026
207. D.C.-Area Home Contracts Trail 2025 as Sellers Hold Back

     Home-buying activity began recovering after the winter storm, but the Washington, D.C., metro market entered February with contracts, new listings and showings still trailing last year’s...

     Business / Washington Region / February 12, 2026
208. Fairfax Home Sales Defy Regional Slump as Prices Lose Ground

     Fairfax County entered 2026 with an unusual split in its housing market: January sales increased even as prices declined and homes took longer to secure buyers.

     Business / Fairfax / February 12, 2026
209. Free Tysons Panels Aim to Turn More Women Into Angel Investors

     A free panel series launching Feb. 25 at Refraction in Tysons Corner will help women navigate angel investing and learn how they can direct early-stage funding toward companies they...

     Business / Tysons / February 12, 2026
210. Umbra Bets $6.75 Million on Reston Space Expansion

     Space technology company Umbra plans to invest $6.75 million in a new Reston facility, an expansion expected to create more than 100 high-tech jobs in Fairfax County.

     Business / Reston / February 12, 2026
211. Vienna Sidewalk Upgrade Pushes Ahead After Snowy Setback

     Construction has resumed on Park Street SE in Vienna after a winter storm temporarily halted a months-long sidewalk project.

     Business / Vienna / February 12, 2026
212. Bards Alley Buys Historic Vienna Building for Its Next Chapter

     Bards Alley Bookshop is preparing to leave its longtime leased storefront after owner Jennifer Morrow purchased a nearby historic building for $1.5 million.

     Business / Vienna / February 11, 2026
213. Banfield Prosecutor Opens Up After Citation, Firing and Career Turn

     Eric Clingan, the former lead prosecutor who helped build the Fairfax County murder case against Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães, is speaking publicly about the...

     Business / Herndon / February 10, 2026
214. Sweeping Housing Bill Clears House in 390-9 Vote

     A broad housing package aimed at easing the nation’s shortage of roughly 5 million homes has passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support and now heads to the...

     Business / Northern Virginia / February 10, 2026
215. Sweetgreen’s New Tysons Location Opens With Free Bowls and Giveaways

     Sweetgreen will open its second Tysons location Tuesday, Feb. 17, bringing opening-day giveaways, local partnerships and support for a Northern Virginia food assistance nonprofit.

     Business / Tysons / February 10, 2026
216. Virginia’s First Escape Game Opens With Six Adventures in Tysons

     Tysons Corner Center has added another major entertainment attraction with the opening of Virginia’s first location of The Escape Game.

     Business / Tysons / February 9, 2026
217. Severe Weather Freezes Mid-Atlantic Home-Buying Activity

     Severe winter weather sharply curtailed home-buying activity across the Mid-Atlantic during the week ending February 1, 2026, as fewer buyers toured properties and fewer sellers placed...

     Business / Virginia / February 7, 2026
218. Measles Case Triggers Exposure Alert Across Fairfax County

     A Northern Virginia adult diagnosed with measles visited several public locations in Herndon, Reston and Fairfax, prompting health officials to warn of possible exposures.

     Business / Fairfax / February 5, 2026
219. Dance Company Lands Free GMU Show After Kennedy Center Exit

     Doug Varone and Dancers will perform for free at George Mason University on April 25 after withdrawing from a 40th-anniversary engagement at the Kennedy Center scheduled for the same...

     Business / Fairfax / February 3, 2026
220. Dominion Strikes New Tree-Cutting Deal for W&OD Trail

     Nearly a year after complaints from Northern Virginia communities prompted Dominion Energy to pause tree cutting along the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, the utility and NOVA Parks...

     Business / Dunn Loring / February 3, 2026
221. From 16 Tables to a Northern Virginia Dining Empire

     Great American Restaurants has grown from a small Fairfax City pizza shop into a family-owned hospitality group with nearly 20 restaurants and three artisan bakeries across Virginia and...

     Business / Tysons / February 3, 2026
222. Vienna Inn Marks 66 Years With a Month of Specials

     Vienna Inn is celebrating 66 years in business with a February lineup of family events, food and drink specials, fundraisers, contests and giveaways.

     Business / Vienna / February 3, 2026
223. Fairfax Renters Find Winter Bargains, but Spring Could Flip the Market

     Fairfax County apartment hunters entered 2026 with more negotiating power, as median rents across five major corridors fell from both year-earlier levels and the record highs reached...

     Business / Fairfax / February 2, 2026
224. Fairfax Tourism Chief Revives Push for Long-Sought Conference Center

     Nearly 18 years after taking charge of Visit Fairfax, Barry Biggar is still pursuing the same major goal he had on his first day: bringing a conference center to Fairfax County.

     Business / Fairfax / February 2, 2026
225. Tysons Office Complex Could Give Way to More Than 1,000 Homes

     A Maryland developer is seeking to replace the Tysons Concourse office complex near the Spring Hill Metro station with a residential neighborhood containing as many as 1,098 homes.

     Business / Tysons / February 2, 2026
226. Home Purchase Contracts Jump Nearly 11% Across Mid-Atlantic

     Home-buying activity strengthened during the week ending Jan. 25, 2026, with 4,909 new purchase contracts recorded across the Mid-Atlantic region. That marked a 10.8% increase from the...

     Business / Washington Region / January 30, 2026
227. Vienna Restaurant Week Unveils First 40 Eateries

     Vienna Restaurant Week will return for its fifth year with 10 days of dining specials at restaurants across town.

     Business / Vienna / January 30, 2026
228. Vienna Restaurant Week Unveils First Wave of 40 Local Spots

     Vienna Restaurant Week will return from Feb. 27 through March 8, 2026, with 40 restaurants already confirmed for the town’s 10-day dining celebration.

     Business / Vienna / January 30, 2026
229. From $600 to a Restaurant Empire: Lebanese Taverna’s Family Journey

     Tanios and Marie Abi-Najm arrived in Arlington in 1976 with five young children, a few pieces of luggage and $600. Fleeing Lebanon’s civil war aboard a cargo ship, the family settled...

     Business / Arlington / January 29, 2026
230. Amazon Fresh Stores Will Shut Down as Whole Foods Expansion Looms

     Amazon will close every Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go store, ending its two brick-and-mortar concepts as the company shifts its attention toward Whole Foods Market, grocery delivery and new...

     Business / Fairfax / January 27, 2026
231. Buyers Return as Mid-Atlantic Home Prices Soften

     Home shoppers showed renewed interest across the Mid-Atlantic during the week ending Jan. 18, 2026, as asking prices eased, mortgage rates declined and more properties reached the market.

     Business / Washington Region / January 23, 2026
232. D.C.-Area Buyers Return as Home Prices Lose Momentum

     Home-shopping activity picked up across the Washington, D.C., region and the broader Mid-Atlantic during the week ending Jan. 18, 2026, as lower mortgage rates, expanding inventory and...

     Business / Washington Region / January 23, 2026
233. Permitting Delays Postpone Hershey’s Tysons Candy Adventure

     The Hershey Super Sweet Adventure has postponed its planned March 6 opening at Tysons Corner Center because of unexpected permitting delays.

     Business / Tysons / January 22, 2026
234. Fairfax Casino Bid Roars Back Despite Tysons Opposition

     A stalled effort to bring a massive casino complex to Fairfax County is back in play, despite opposition from Tysons residents and the county’s Board of Supervisors.

     Business / Tysons / January 21, 2026
235. Tysons’ Joon Leads Eight Fairfax Restaurants on Top 100 List

     Eight Fairfax-area restaurants earned places among the D.C. region’s 100 best for 2026, with Joon in Tysons securing the county’s highest ranking for the third consecutive year.

     Business / Tysons / January 21, 2026
236. American Girl Reopens in Tysons With Perks but No Bistro

     American Girl will unveil its smaller, redesigned store at Tysons Corner Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, less than two weeks after closing its longtime two-story location.

     Business / Tysons / January 16, 2026
237. Feuding Comedy Duo Reunites on Vienna Stage

     Vienna Theatre Company will open Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Vienna Community Center.

     Business / Vienna / January 16, 2026
238. Fairfax Restaurants Serve Up Deals for Winter Restaurant Week

     Winter Restaurant Week returns to the Washington area Jan. 19-25, bringing discounted three-course meals to dozens of restaurants across Fairfax County.

     Business / Fairfax / January 15, 2026
239. Falls Church Bets Big on 10 Days of Dining Deals

     Falls Church Restaurant Week returns Jan. 23 through Feb. 1, bringing more than 60 restaurants together for a 10-day showcase of the city’s unusually broad culinary scene.

     Business / Falls Church / January 15, 2026
240. Father-Daughter Baking Project Rises Into a Booming Bagel Business

     Stuart Hoffman and his daughter, Niki, began baking bread together several years ago before turning their attention to bagels. Their earliest attempts drew blunt reviews: Some people...

     Business / McLean / January 15, 2026
241. Mid-Atlantic Home Listings Surge to Four-Year High

     New home listings across the Mid-Atlantic rebounded sharply during the week ending Jan. 11, 2026, climbing to their highest level for that week in four years after hitting a four-year...

     Business / Washington Region / January 15, 2026
242. New Dunn Loring Staffing Office Opens Amid Regional Job Losses

     A national staffing agency has opened its first apparent location in Northern Virginia and the Washington area as the region confronts widespread federal job cuts and rising unemployment.

     Business / Dunn Loring / January 15, 2026
243. Fairfax Home Sales Stall as Prices Climb to $883,520

     Fairfax County’s housing market barely moved in 2025, with sales slipping by just seven properties even as the average price rose 3%.

     Business / Fairfax / January 14, 2026
244. Mid-Atlantic Home Contracts Sink to Five-Year Low

     The Mid-Atlantic housing market entered 2026 with more homes for sale and slightly lower asking prices, but buyer activity fell to its lowest level in at least five years.

     Business / Virginia / January 9, 2026
245. Restaurant Week Brings Three-Course Deals to Tysons and Reston

     Winter Restaurant Week returns Jan. 19-25, 2026, with specially priced three-course meals at restaurants across Tysons, Reston and nearby Northern Virginia communities.

     Business / Tysons / January 9, 2026
246. Bankruptcy Puts West Falls Church Compass Coffee at Risk

     Compass Coffee’s West Falls Church cafe could close after the D.C.-based chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and asked a federal court for permission to reject leases at 10 locations.

     Business / Falls Church / January 8, 2026
247. Kuwaiti Smoothie Chain Lands in Tysons With More Cafes Coming

     Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe has made its first splash in the D.C. region, opening a kiosk at Tysons Corner Center as the Kuwait-based chain prepares to expand across Northern Virginia.

     Business / Tysons / January 8, 2026
248. Tiki Thai Team Brings Fast, Bold Thai Bowls to Tysons Galleria

     Bird’s Eye Thai is bringing a grab-and-go take on Thai cuisine to Tysons Galleria, giving shoppers an alternative to a full sit-down meal.

     Business / Tysons / January 7, 2026
249. Northern Virginia Property Market Splits Into Clear Winners and Losers

     Northern Virginia’s commercial real estate market entered 2026 with sharp differences between sectors. Industrial and data center properties continue to draw strong demand, neighborhood...

     Business / Tysons / January 6, 2026
250. Seven Corners Landmarks Could Give Way to 450 Homes

     Two longtime Seven Corners businesses could be replaced by a 450-unit residential complex under a rezoning application submitted to Fairfax County on Dec. 30.

     Business / Seven Corners / January 6, 2026
251. Tysons Rents Dip Slightly but Remain Among Region’s Highest

     Tysons apartment rents edged down during 2025, but the community still ended the year with some of the highest housing costs in the Washington region.

     Business / Tysons / January 6, 2026
252. Better Sleep Starts With a Few Changes to Your Daily Routine

     Sleep plays a vital role in physical and mental health, giving the body time to recover and repair. Adequate rest also supports brain development, learning, memory, mood and the immune...

     Business / Northern Virginia / January 5, 2026
253. Fairfax Home Sales Poised to Jump as Condo Prices Slip

     Fairfax County’s housing market is expected to shift toward a healthier balance in 2026, with more homes changing hands and prices rising at a slower pace. Condominiums, however, could...

     Business / Fairfax / January 5, 2026
254. New Year’s Eve Launches a Packed Week of Events Across the DMV

     The final hours of 2025 bring free festivities, live music and late-night celebrations to Falls Church, followed by outdoor excursions, performances, exhibitions and family activities...

     Business / Falls Church / December 31, 2025
255. Holiday Weekend Packs Northern Virginia With Shows, Markets and More

     The holiday calendar is overflowing across Falls Church, Tysons and the wider Washington region. From Dec. 11-14, residents can catch neighborhood visits from the Santamobile, shop local...

     Business / Falls Church / December 11, 2025
256. Holiday Events Pack the D.C. Area This December Weekend

     The holiday season shifts into high gear this weekend with craft markets, Santa visits, outdoor concerts, decorated boats and fireworks across Falls Church and the wider Washington...

     Business / Falls Church / December 4, 2025
257. Holiday Weekend Brings a Packed Lineup Across Northern Virginia

     Thanksgiving weekend launches a busy stretch of charitable campaigns, small-business events and holiday entertainment across Falls Church, Tysons and the wider Washington region....

     Business / Falls Church / November 26, 2025
258. West Falls Breaks Ground on Massive Final Phase Near Metro

     The largest mixed-use development in Falls Church history has entered its final phase, setting the stage for hundreds of homes, new offices and public green spaces beside the West Falls...

     Business / Falls Church / November 20, 2025
259. Your Packed Guide to a Huge Weekend Across Northern Virginia

     Northern Virginia and the wider Washington region are heading into a crowded stretch of dining deals, art shows, concerts, plays, dance performances, films and community events. The...

     Business / Falls Church / November 13, 2025
260. Falls Church’s Digital Archive Reveals a City on the Brink of Change

     Newly digitized records from the Mary Riley Styles Public Library offer a vivid look at Falls Church before it became an independent city—and show how many local concerns have endured...

     Business / Falls Church / November 11, 2025
261. Veterans Day, Live Music and Big Shows Pack the Weekend

     Falls Church and the surrounding region have a crowded calendar for Nov. 5-11, with a Veterans Day ceremony, repair help, concerts, theater, visual art, family programs and workshops...

     Business / Falls Church / November 5, 2025
262. Fall Festivals, Live Music and Theater Pack a Busy DMV Weekend

     The final weekend of September brings a crowded regional calendar, with outdoor art in Falls Church, a family festival at Amazon’s HQ2, concerts across Northern Virginia and Maryland,...

     Business / Falls Church / September 25, 2025
263. Falls Church Weekend Packs in Culture, Concerts and Outdoor Fun

     Cooler weather is bringing a packed slate of outdoor activities, cultural celebrations and performing arts to Falls Church and the wider Washington region from Sept. 18-21, 2025.

     Business / Falls Church / September 17, 2025
264. Labor Day Weekend Brings Music, Food and Family Fun Across the DMV

     Labor Day weekend is filling the Washington region with concerts, festivals, art shows, outdoor programs and family activities. From a free National Symphony Orchestra performance at the...

     Business / Falls Church / August 27, 2025
265. Labor Day Countdown Packs the D.C. Area With Festivals and Shows

     The final stretch of summer is bringing a crowded calendar to Falls Church, Tysons and the wider Washington region. Dining promotions, concerts, comedy, outdoor movies, exhibitions and...

     Business / Falls Church / August 20, 2025
266. Springfield Town Center’s Apartment-Hotel Transformation Takes Shape

     Construction is advancing on a major apartment and hotel development at the southern end of Springfield Town Center, pushing the area around the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station...

     Business / Springfield / August 6, 2025
267. Dulles Maps Ambitious Leap to 90 Million Annual Passengers

     Dulles International Airport could more than triple its annual passenger traffic by the 2080s under a sweeping new master plan that envisions additional gates, another runway and major...

     Business / Washington Region / July 17, 2025
268. Northern Virginia Firms Grow Optimistic Despite Federal Cutbacks

     Northern Virginia business leaders are increasingly confident about their companies and the region’s economy, even as federal spending cuts, layoffs, inflation and tariffs continue to...

     Business / Fairfax / July 17, 2025
269. Sassanova Makes Virginia Debut With Its Biggest Boutique Yet

     Sassanova opened its first Virginia store Thursday in McLean, marking a major expansion for the Maryland fashion boutique.

     Business / McLean / July 17, 2025
270. Merrifield Building Cave-In Sends Three Workers to Hospital

     Three people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a building under construction collapsed in Merrifield.

     Business / Fairfax / July 16, 2025
271. Weekend Buzz Brings Music, Shakespeare and Moth Madness

     The region’s mid-July calendar is packed with live music, comedy, theater, outdoor movies, art exhibitions and family activities. Highlights for the weekend of July 16 include two...

     Business / Vienna / July 16, 2025
272. Texas Donuts Is Coming Soon to Vienna’s Glyndon Plaza

     Texas Donuts is preparing to open its fourth Northern Virginia location in Vienna, bringing its oversized pastries and Southern-style donuts to Glyndon Plaza.

     Business / Vienna / July 15, 2025
273. Fairfax Says It’s Ready for Faster Development Reviews

     Fairfax County planning officials say they have already adjusted their review process to meet a new Virginia law that sharply shortens deadlines for responding to development plans.

     Business / Fairfax / July 14, 2025
274. Peppa Pig Adventure Takes Over Camp as Tysons Mall Adds New Shops

     Peppa Pig is moving into Tysons Corner Center, where Camp will debut a 5,000-square-foot interactive experience on July 25.

     Business / Tysons / July 14, 2025
275. Fairfax Home Prices Stall as Inventory Surges and Buyers Pull Back

     Fairfax County home prices lost momentum in June as a sharp increase in inventory gave buyers more leverage in a market still constrained by high mortgage rates and affordability concerns.

     Business / Fairfax / July 11, 2025
276. Ace Hardware Sets Fall Debut in Vienna’s Cedar Park

     Ace Hardware is preparing to open in Vienna’s Cedar Park Shopping Center this fall, filling the space formerly occupied by CVS Pharmacy at 264 Cedar Lane SE.

     Business / Vienna / July 9, 2025
277. French-Style Bakery Leads New Tysons Food Hall Lineup

     A new food hall near Tysons Galleria is preparing to open this summer with French-style bakery Tous les Jours as its anchor.

     Business / Tysons / July 9, 2025
278. Tysons Rents Close In on Arlington’s $3,000 Threshold

     Median rents for two-bedroom apartments in Tysons and Merrifield climbed to $2,955 in June, putting both Fairfax County communities within striking distance of Arlington’s $3,000 mark.

     Business / Tysons / July 8, 2025
279. Decade-Old Leesburg Pike Hotel Plan Faces Another Long Delay

     A hotel approved for Leesburg Pike in 2015 remains unbuilt, and its developer is seeking three more years to secure financing and find an operator after Marriott abandoned the project.

     Business / Tysons / July 7, 2025
280. Hibachi Chain Fires Up Seventh Fairfax County Location

     Quickway Japanese Hibachi has opened a new restaurant in Idylwood Plaza, expanding the regional fast-casual chain’s Fairfax County footprint to seven locations.

     Business / Fairfax / July 2, 2025
281. CIA Quietly Buys Massive Dulles Office Building for $246 Million

     The CIA has purchased a 434,000-square-foot office building near Dulles International Airport for $246 million, expanding its presence at a campus where it has leased space for years.

     Business / McLean / July 1, 2025
282. Chocolate, Concerts and Curtain Calls Pack a Busy June Weekend

     Northern Virginia and Washington offer a packed final weekend of June, with author talks, live music, theater, outdoor movies, art, comedy, gardening and an international chocolate walk....

     Business / Vienna / June 26, 2025
283. Juneteenth and Solstice Events Pack a Busy Weekend Around Tysons

     Juneteenth commemorations, summer-solstice gatherings, outdoor concerts, museum programs and new theater productions fill the calendar across Northern Virginia and Washington from...

     Business / Tysons / June 18, 2025
284. Mobility Firm Expands Reach as Local Need for Wheelchairs Grows

     A growing senior population and health conditions affecting bone density are increasing demand for wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility equipment across Northern Virginia.

     Business / Springfield / June 18, 2025
285. Three Office Towers Reborn as 675 ‘Flexidential’ Apartments

     Three underused office towers in Baileys Crossroads have been transformed into 675 apartments designed to combine working, living and recreation under one roof.

     Business / Northern Virginia / June 5, 2025
286. Data Centers Push Dominion Toward Major Northern Virginia Grid Upgrades

     Dominion Energy Virginia is planning a substantial expansion of its power system as data centers help drive the largest increase in electricity demand in decades.

     Business / Vienna / June 4, 2025
287. Pride, Premieres and Final Curtain Calls Pack the Weekend

     Pride celebrations, outdoor movies, major concerts, new theater productions and closing-weekend exhibitions will fill the Washington region from Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1....

     Business / Virginia / May 29, 2025
288. Mysterious New Bookstore Takes Over Former Dominion Camera Space

     A darkly themed independent bookstore and gathering space is preparing to replace Dominion Camera at 112 W. Broad St. in downtown Falls Church.

     Business / Falls Church / May 27, 2025
289. Stylish Patina Marks 15 Years With a Business Built Beyond Retail

     Stylish Patina celebrated its 15th anniversary on May 16 with a packed “Sip & Sparkle” party at its boutique at 248 West Broad Street in Falls Church.

     Business / Falls Church / May 21, 2025
290. Falls Church Housing Faces New Pressure as Regional Economy Slows

     Falls Church remains one of the Washington region’s most competitive housing markets, but falling sale prices and mounting economic pressures suggest the city may not be insulated from...

     Business / Falls Church / May 12, 2025
291. Fairfax Supervisors Scrap Tax Hike but Homeowners Will Still Pay More

     Fairfax County supervisors backed away from a proposed real estate tax increase May 6, lowering the rate to $1.1225 per $100 of assessed value as they worked to close a $292.7 million...

     Business / Fairfax / May 7, 2025
292. Falls Church Buyers Gain Leverage as Economic Fears Grip Market

     Falls Church City homebuyers are finding more choices, lower prices and greater negotiating power—but the same economic uncertainty cooling the housing market is also threatening jobs,...

     Business / Falls Church / April 18, 2025
293. CD Cellar Opens Early for Record Store Day Rush

     CD Cellar will open two hours early at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 12, as collectors descend on Falls Church for Record Store Day’s limited-edition releases.

     Business / Falls Church / April 11, 2025
294. Stolen Truck Smashes Into Springfield Gun Store in Latest Break-In

     Two 16-year-olds were arrested in Maryland after burglars used a stolen truck to crash through the entrance of Dominion Defense in Springfield and steal firearms early Sunday, March 23....

     Business / Springfield / April 1, 2025
295. Two Women Charged Months After Fairfax Retail Theft Spree

     Two 20-year-old women face multiple charges after Fairfax County detectives linked them to a series of retail thefts involving more than $11,000 in merchandise.

     Business / Fairfax / March 31, 2025
296. Fairfax Faces Growing Pressure as Tech Rivals Race Ahead

     Fairfax County ranks third among seven major jurisdictions in economic competitiveness, but consultants warned that faster-growing regions are threatening its long-held advantages in...

     Business / Fairfax / March 28, 2025
297. Three Arrested After $180,000 Ulta Theft Spree Across D.C. Area

     Three people accused of stealing at least $180,000 in merchandise from Ulta Beauty stores across the Washington region have been arrested after an alleged four-month crime spree.

     Business / Tysons / March 28, 2025
298. Mosaic District Lands Herman Miller as Five More Businesses Line Up

     Merrifield’s Mosaic District is expanding its retail and dining lineup, with Herman Miller now open and five additional businesses expected to arrive in the coming months.

     Business / Virginia / March 26, 2025
299. 43 Fairfax County Development Pitches Head to Public Meetings

     Fairfax County residents will get their first opportunity to weigh in on 43 land-use proposals that could bring thousands of homes, new businesses and major redevelopments to communities...

     Business / Fairfax / March 24, 2025
300. Cherry Blossom Flavors Take Over Fairfax County Menus

     Cherry blossom season is spreading beyond Washington’s famous trees as Fairfax County restaurants roll out limited-time drinks, desserts and savory dishes.

     Business / Fairfax / March 24, 2025
301. Fairfax County Weighs Higher Property Rate and New Meals Tax

     Fairfax County supervisors have set the upper limits for two potential tax changes as they work toward adopting the fiscal year 2026 budget: a real estate tax rate of $1.14 per $100 of...

     Business / Fairfax / March 20, 2025
302. Citibank Brings New Branch Design to the Heart of Vienna

     Citibank has opened its first Vienna branch, transforming a former restaurant space into one of the bank’s first locations built around a new, more flexible design.

     Business / Vienna / March 19, 2025
303. Fairfax Weighs Meals Tax as Property Bills Face 8% Jump

     Fairfax County residents will soon get a chance to weigh in on a potential meals tax and a higher real estate tax rate that could push the average homeowner’s annual bill up by more than 8%.

     Business / Fairfax / March 18, 2025
304. Hunan Restaurant Chain Eyes Vienna Debut Despite Permit Delays

     Chef Tan is preparing to bring its Hunan cuisine to Vienna for the restaurant chain’s first location in the Washington, D.C., region, though permitting delays have left its opening date...

     Business / Vienna / March 18, 2025
305. Grandmother’s Recipes Take Center Stage at New McLean Thai Restaurant

     Sorn Thai is bringing a family collection of southern Thai recipes to McLean, where the new restaurant will celebrate its grand opening Friday at Chesterbrook Shopping Center.

     Business / McLean / March 13, 2025
306. Fairfax Meals Tax Could Cost $2.8 Million a Year to Run

     Fairfax County would need more than 20 new employees and roughly $2.8 million annually to administer a countywide meals tax, though officials project the levy would generate far more...

     Business / Fairfax / March 12, 2025
307. Dance Studio Eyes Tysons Office Park Despite Zoning Snag

     A dance studio could bring new activity to an aging office complex near the Spring Hill Metro station, but Fairfax County must first approve a zoning change correcting a past permitting...

     Business / Tysons / March 11, 2025
308. Matchbox Gives McLean an Exclusive Steak and Seafood Upgrade

     Matchbox has expanded far beyond its pizza roots in McLean, introducing a dinner menu packed with prime steaks and seafood that isn’t available at any of its other restaurants.

     Business / McLean / March 10, 2025
309. Dunn Loring Church Pauses 150-Home Redevelopment Plan

     A Dunn Loring church has withdrawn its property from Fairfax County’s latest land-use review after nearby residents raised concerns about a potential redevelopment featuring up to 150 homes.

     Business / Dunn Loring / March 6, 2025
310. Tysons Gym Site Targeted for Two Residential Towers

     The Onelife Fitness property on Greensboro Drive could give way to two high-rise apartment buildings under a redevelopment proposal that would bring as many as 651 homes to the site.

     Business / Tysons / March 5, 2025
311. Vienna Restaurant Week Serves Up Specials at 44 Local Eateries

     Vienna Restaurant Week begins Friday, March 7, bringing prix fixe menus, discounts and other specials to 44 restaurants across town.

     Business / Vienna / March 5, 2025
312. Greek Favorite Nearly Doubles Its Mosaic District Footprint

     Our Mom Eugenia has completed a major expansion at the Mosaic District, adding a private dining room and outdoor patio that nearly double the Greek restaurant’s original footprint.

     Business / Arlington / March 4, 2025
313. Jennifer Aniston-Backed Fitness Chain Picks Tysons for NoVa Debut

     A fitness company partnered with “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston is planning its first Northern Virginia studio in Tysons, with another location expected in Arlington.

     Business / Tysons / February 28, 2025
314. Vienna CVS Will Close After More Than 30 Years at Cedar Park

     A CVS Pharmacy that has anchored Vienna’s Cedar Park Shopping Center for more than three decades will permanently close April 1.

     Business / Vienna / February 25, 2025
315. Mosaic District Braces for Restaurant Rush and Major Fitness Expansion

     Merrifield’s Mosaic District is preparing for a wave of changes, with several restaurants planning openings, a prominent furniture retailer moving in and a large fitness club exploring...

     Business / Virginia / February 24, 2025
316. All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Spot Takes Over West Falls Church Space

     Sushi Ohayo is preparing to bring its expansive all-you-can-eat Japanese menu to West Falls Church, where signs for the restaurant have appeared at the Shops at West Falls Church.

     Business / Falls Church / February 19, 2025
317. Award-Winning Clarity Leads Reston Town Center Expansion

     Reston Town Center is adding six restaurants, shops and wellness businesses, led by the expansion of Clarity, an acclaimed upscale American restaurant based in Vienna.

     Business / Reston / February 19, 2025
318. Construction Could Finally Begin at Vienna’s Long-Vacant 444 Maple Site

     The long-empty former Wolf Trap Hotel and Tequila Grande property in Vienna could enter construction this year, as its developer pursues a Fairfax County building permit and works to...

     Business / Vienna / February 19, 2025
319. Federal Workforce Cuts Could Deepen Fairfax Office Slump

     Potential reductions to the federal workforce could further weaken Fairfax County’s struggling commercial real estate market while adding pressure to an already difficult budget outlook.

     Business / Fairfax / February 19, 2025
320. Egg Shortage Sends Local Prices Soaring Past $10 a Dozen

     Finding a dozen eggs has become increasingly difficult—and expensive—as an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak disrupts supplies.

     Business / Northern Virginia / February 18, 2025
321. Fairfax County’s Next Development Wave Targets Nearly 50 Sites

     Nearly 50 properties across Fairfax County could be headed for major changes, from new housing on struggling office campuses to taller mixed-use buildings, expanded shopping centers and...

     Business / Fairfax / February 18, 2025
322. Grist Mill Park Barn Could Become a Restaurant and Community Hub

     A long-familiar red barn in Mount Vernon could be transformed into a family restaurant, event space and outdoor entertainment venue under a private redevelopment proposal submitted to...

     Business / Fairfax / February 18, 2025
323. Hey Tea’s Tysons Debut Draws Long Lines and Big Promotions

     Hey Tea has opened its first D.C.-area location at Tysons Corner Center, attracting a line of customers during a week-long grand opening celebration.

     Business / Tysons / February 18, 2025
324. Tysons Expansion and Rising Costs Sink Fairfax Frozen Yogurt Shop

     Peachwave Frozen Yogurt closed its Fairfax store Jan. 22 after a failed Tysons Corner expansion, mounting debt and rising costs overwhelmed a business that had built a loyal local following.

     Business / Tysons / February 18, 2025
325. Federal Workforce Cuts Could Deepen Fairfax Office Market Slump

     Potential reductions in the federal workforce could intensify Fairfax County’s commercial real estate troubles, putting additional pressure on local revenue as officials confront a...

     Business / Fairfax / February 17, 2025
326. First Watch Brings Free Coffee and Brunch to Idylwood

     First Watch will open its new Idylwood Plaza cafe on Tuesday, Feb. 18, expanding the daytime dining chain’s presence in Northern Virginia.

     Business / Reston / February 14, 2025
327. Tysons Casino Bill Stalls, but Comstock Vows to Keep Pushing

     A proposal that could have cleared the way for a casino in Tysons has effectively collapsed for 2025, but developer Comstock says it remains committed to pursuing its envisioned...

     Business / Tysons / February 14, 2025
328. Merrifield Uno Closes After 25 Years, Leaving One Local Location

     Uno Pizzeria & Grill has permanently closed its longtime restaurant at Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield after 25 years in business.

     Business / Fairfax / February 13, 2025
329. Valentine’s Weekend Packs the Region With Shows, Art and Dining

     Valentine’s Day weekend brings a crowded calendar of dinners, exhibitions, theater, comedy, dancing and live music to Falls Church, Tysons and the wider Washington region.

     Business / Falls Church / February 13, 2025
330. Virginia’s Data Center Boom Faces a High-Stakes Energy Test

     Virginia’s data centers have become essential engines of commerce, but their accelerating demand for electricity is forcing the commonwealth to confront how—and where—the industry should...

     Business / Virginia / February 13, 2025
331. Turkish Chicken Giant Lands in Tysons for First U.S. Venture

     Gagawa has opened its first U.S. restaurant at Tysons Corner Center, bringing a menu built around more than a dozen chicken dishes to the mall.

     Business / Tysons / February 10, 2025
332. Virginia Data Center Boom Collides With Soaring Energy Demands

     Northern Virginia’s data centers power an enormous share of daily digital life, but their rapid expansion—accelerated by artificial intelligence—is forcing state lawmakers to confront...

     Business / Virginia / February 5, 2025
333. Fairfax Casino Bill Clears Senate Despite Fierce Local Opposition

     A contentious proposal that could open the door to a casino in Tysons has cleared the Virginia Senate, overcoming strong opposition from residents, community groups and several Fairfax...

     Business / Fairfax / February 4, 2025
334. Merrifield Development Could Squeeze Planned Bike Safety Buffers

     Fairfax County is advancing a plan to make Prosperity Avenue safer for cyclists and pedestrians, but a proposed high-density development near the Dunn Loring Metro station could force...

     Business / Dunn Loring / January 30, 2025
335. Northern Virginia’s Weekend Calendar Is Packed With Food, Art and Drama

     Northern Virginia and Washington-area venues are offering a crowded slate of events from Jan. 29 through the first weekend of February, with restaurant specials, major stage productions,...

     Business / Falls Church / January 29, 2025
336. $175 Million Sale Brings a New Name to Tysons Apartments

     A 412-unit apartment building in Tysons has become The Jones at Tysons following a $175.1 million sale to Mesirow Financial.

     Business / Tysons / January 28, 2025
337. Massive Lines Greet Tysons’ New Japanese Market

     Northern Virginia shoppers waited as long as two hours to enter Marufuji Japanese Market when the long-anticipated grocery store opened in Tysons on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

     Business / Tysons / January 27, 2025
338. Fairfax Restaurant Week Deals Expand to More Than 30 Local Spots

     More than three dozen Fairfax County restaurants will roll out specially priced meals when Winter Restaurant Week returns Monday, Jan. 27.

     Business / Fairfax / January 24, 2025
339. Arlington’s Bakeshop Finds a New Home in Vienna

     A former Vienna restaurant space is set for a sweet transformation as Arlington-born Bakeshop prepares to open at 421 Maple Avenue this summer.

     Business / Vienna / January 23, 2025
340. Fairfax Restaurants Score Big in D.C.-Area Top 100 Ranking

     Several restaurants in Fairfax County and Fairfax City earned places on Washingtonian’s fully ranked 2025 list of the D.C. region’s “100 Very Best Restaurants,” with a high-end Persian...

     Business / Fairfax / January 23, 2025
341. Tysons Japanese Market Opens With Wagyu, Sushi and Giveaways

     Marufuji Japanese Market will hold its grand opening in Tysons on Saturday, Jan. 25, bringing Japanese groceries, prepared foods and home goods to 8520-A Leesburg Pike.

     Business / Tysons / January 23, 2025
342. Why Falls Church Home Sales Plunged 44% Despite Fierce Demand

     Falls Church City appeared to buck the regional housing trend in December 2024, recording a 44 percent year-over-year decline in home sales while nearly every surrounding jurisdiction...

     Business / Falls Church / January 23, 2025
343. Dixie Pig’s Hooves Still Leave a Mark Across Mount Vernon

     The Dixie Pig may be gone from Beacon Hill, but pieces of the once-popular Mount Vernon restaurant continue to turn up in a fire station, a private kitchen and even an elementary school...

     Business / Northern Virginia / January 22, 2025
344. Fairfax Clears Way for Major Housing Increase Near Mosaic

     Fairfax County has opened the door to significantly denser redevelopment beside the Mosaic District, approving a plan amendment that could allow nearly 360 homes on a 3.2-acre Merrifield...

     Business / Fairfax / January 21, 2025
345. Major Beltway Lane Shutdown Near Tysons Set for ‘Big Beam Weekend’

     Drivers are being urged to avoid the Capital Beltway near Tysons and McLean during a weekend construction operation that will close four of the six northbound lanes for about a mile.

     Business / Tysons / January 21, 2025
346. Framebridge Brings Custom Framing and Free Park Prints to McLean

     Framebridge will open its newest custom framing shop at McLean’s Chesterbrook Shopping Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, expanding a retail lineup that is changing rapidly amid the center’s...

     Business / McLean / January 17, 2025
347. Sunday Health Opens First In-Person Dementia Care Office in Tysons

     A local medical practice focused on dementia and other cognitive conditions is expanding beyond virtual care with its first physical office in Tysons.

     Business / Tysons / January 17, 2025
348. Brothless Ramen Chain Kajiken Opens in Idylwood Plaza

     Kajiken has opened in Idylwood Plaza, bringing its signature brothless ramen to a shopping center undergoing a wave of tenant changes.

     Business / Falls Church / January 15, 2025
349. Fairfax Home Prices Jump as Buyers Adjust to Higher Rates

     Fairfax County’s housing market gained momentum in 2024, with more properties changing hands and prices climbing even as mortgage rates remained well above their pandemic-era lows.

     Business / Fairfax / January 15, 2025
350. Sho Sushi Brings an East-Meets-West Menu to McLean

     A new Japanese fusion restaurant is preparing to enter McLean’s increasingly busy dining scene with sushi, izakaya plates and Western dishes reworked with Japanese flavors.

     Business / McLean / January 14, 2025
351. Bowlero Sign Vanishes, but Tysons Galleria Lanes Are Staying

     Bowlero at Tysons Galleria will become Lucky Strike Entertainment in early February, bringing a new name and look to the venue without closing its bowling lanes.

     Business / Tysons / January 13, 2025
352. Tysons’ First Japanese Market Sets January Grand Opening

     Marufuji Japanese Market will celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, bringing an 18,444-square-foot Japanese grocery store to Tysons Center 3.

     Business / Tysons / January 9, 2025
353. Tysons Casino Developer Breaks Silence on Sweeping Entertainment Plan

     Nearly two years after the possibility of a casino in Fairfax County’s Silver Line corridor surfaced, Comstock Companies has publicly outlined its vision for a casino-anchored...

     Business / Tysons / January 8, 2025
354. Whole Foods Sets Final Day for Idylwood Store After 25 Years

     Whole Foods Market plans to close its longtime Idylwood location on Monday, Feb. 3, ending a 25-year run at Idylwood Plaza.

     Business / Falls Church / January 8, 2025
355. Handmade Dumplings Take Over Former Vienna Mochi Shop

     Vienna’s newest restaurant is serving handmade Chinese dumplings from a familiar Maple Avenue storefront.

     Business / Vienna / January 7, 2025
356. Merrifield Office Park Could Give Way to Nearly 1,900 Homes

     A 41-acre office and warehouse complex in northern Merrifield could be transformed into a walkable residential neighborhood with townhouses, apartment or condominium buildings, parks and...

     Business / Dunn Loring / January 7, 2025
357. Data Center Boom Could Nearly Double Potomac Water Demand

     A major expansion of water-cooled data centers could nearly double current consumptive water use in the Potomac River basin, Fairfax County’s Environmental Quality Advisory Council...

     Business / Fairfax / January 6, 2025
358. Snowstorm Shuts Services as Fairfax Businesses Adjust Hours

     A Monday snowstorm blanketed Fairfax County with roughly 6 inches of snow, closing public facilities and forcing businesses to shut down, shorten their hours or offer specials to...

     Business / Fairfax / January 6, 2025
359. Vacant Merrifield Office Poised for 80 Workforce Apartments

     A long-empty former Inova Health System office in Merrifield could begin its transformation into 80 workforce apartments by mid-2025, provided property negotiations and county reviews...

     Business / Fairfax / January 2, 2025