Business & Tech

Sipping McConaughey's Pants + Restaurant Week Sneak Peek + Must-See Haunted House: VA Business

VA Business News in Virginia featured new restaurants opening, an anonymous Powerball winner and Matthew McConaughey cocktails.

Matthew and Camila McConaughey are toasting the return to the office following the end of summer by declaring Pantalones Organic Tequila the Official Tequila of Takin' Care of Business. Find Pantalones cocktails at eight U.S. airports.
Matthew and Camila McConaughey are toasting the return to the office following the end of summer by declaring Pantalones Organic Tequila the Official Tequila of Takin' Care of Business. Find Pantalones cocktails at eight U.S. airports. (Pantalones Organic Tequila)

Recent business news in Virginia included movie star Matthew McMonaughey's "pants" an appearance by the "Wimpy Kid" author and the opening of a West Coast seafood restaurant's first location in the DMV.

Wawa Convenience Store Approved Along Route 28 In VA

The developer shared plans for traffic configuration changes with the new Wawa along Route 28.

New Eatery Aims To Be VA City's Local Seafood Restaurant

West Coast fish restaurant chain brings sustainable seafood credo to Fairfax City's Kamp Washington Shopping Center.

Find out what's happening in Across Virginiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Affordable Housing To Be Part Of NoVA Redevelopment

An affordable housing developer is joining a project for affordable apartments in the redevelopment of Potomac Yard.

Matthew McConaughey's 'Pants' Available To Enjoy At VA Airport

Travelers can order a Q3 Forecast Margarita or Bottom Line Bloody Mary made from Pantalones Organic Tequila at this Virginia airport.

Find out what's happening in Across Virginiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

$2M Powerball Winner Claims Prize Anonymously In VA

A winning Powerball ticket from the Aug. 27 drawing was purchased at a Spotsylvania grocery store, according to Virginia Lottery officials.

2025 Restaurant Week: Taste What Arlington Eateries Have To Offer

Arlington Restaurant Week returns Oct. 13-20, offering diners a chance to experience Arlington's vibrant food scene.

Family Of DC Plane Crash Victim Sues FAA, Army, American Airlines

The lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of the widow and children of Casey Crafton of Connecticut, who was killed in the Jan. 29 crash.

VA's Milltown Haunt Builds On Success From First Year

After success in the first year, Loudoun County-based Milltown Haunt is adding new haunted experiences, an extreme night and kids night.

Occoquan Fall Arts And Crafts Show 2025: Details, Road Closures

The Fall Arts and Crafts Show will arrive in Occoquan. Here's what you need to know about attending and navigating road impacts.

VA’s Milltown Haunt Builds On Success From First Year

After success in the first year, Loudoun County-based Milltown Haunt is adding new haunted experiences, an extreme night and kids night.

Annual Beer & Wine Festival Returns To Water Park National Landing

Enjoy craft beer and wine tastings from more that 25 local vendors this Saturday at Water Park National Landing in Arlington.

3 VA Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

Three Virginia schools ranked among the top 100 colleges in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report's latest list.

'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid' Author Jeff Kinney To Make Book Tour Stop NoVA

Bestselling author Jeff Kinney will make a Northern Virginia stop to promote his 20th "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book.

Salvation Army Thrift Store Opening In VA

Shoppers are expected to turn up for the return of a larger Salvation Army thrift store to Woodbridge.

Office-To-Residential Conversion Targets 'Tastemakers' In NoVA

One recent example of the office-to-residential trend is a building that will bring new apartment residents to Alexandria's King Street.

Seasonal Celebrations

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.