Across Virginia|News|
Where To Find The Most Affordable Thanksgiving Groceries In VA
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to break the bank. Here's where to find affordable staples in Virginia and save some money.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
VA Business News
News on business openings, closings and more from around Virginia.
Arlington, VA|News|
What VA Travelers Should Know About Their Rights Amid Flight Delays
Shortages of air traffic controllers have caused flight delays and travel snags at a growing number of U.S. airports.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Major Fast Food Chain Ditches 'Exact Change' Amid Penny Shortage In VA
​President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny is having an impact at retailers and restaurants in Virginia.
Megan VerHelst and Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
First Chipotle In City Of Manassas To Locate Near Hospital
The chain will open its first City of Manassas location, joining others in the Manassas area of Prince William County.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
PUMP24 Welcomed As Latest Fitness Offering In Vienna
A new 24-hour gym is open on Vienna's Maple Avenue, offering members access to training equipment and personal training.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
$2B Investment In Fredericksburg Campus By Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers' planned VA4 campus in the Fredericksburg region will be the company’s fourth in Virginia.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Free Meal For Veterans At McLean Restaurant On Veterans Day
A national restaurant chain will be providing complimentary meals to all veterans in honor of Veterans Day​.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Free Meal For Veterans At NoVA Restaurant On Veterans Day
A national restaurant chain will be providing complimentary meals to all veterans in honor of Veterans Day​.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Giant Food To Donate 1K Turkeys To Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
To celebrate the reopening of its store on Celebrate Virginia Parkway, Giant Food will be donating 1,000 turkeys to a local food bank.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Drybar To Open Doors In Ashburn, The First Loudoun County Location
The first Loudoun County location of Drybar will hold a pre-opening celebration Thursday before its grand opening Friday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Flying Insects Found In Kitchens Of 2 Fredericksburg Eateries: Inspection
Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors found health code violations at four Fredericksburg food establishments during recent visits.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Toastique To Open Vienna Location With Offer For First 100 Customers
A health-focused brand founded in D.C. will open its Vienna location in the former Greenheart Juice Shop location.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Chicken Salad Chick To Celebrate Grand Opening In NoVA
Chicken Salad Chick will be celebrating the opening of its third Northern Virginia restaurant with free chicken salads and other prizes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Banking Giant To Shut Down 2 NoVA Branches: What To Know
One of the East Coast's largest banks is shutting down four locations in the DMV, including two in Northern Virginia and one in D.C.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
A New View In Ashburn Unveils Ski Resort-Themed Holiday Experience: See Photos
Each year, A New View's owner turns the store into a themed holiday experience. This year, the store has transformed into a winter lodge.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
West Coast-Inspired Café And Bookstore Opens At National Landing
New café in National Landing matches nourishing dishes with a thoughtfully curated selection of books.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Red Barn Mercantile Plans For Busy Holiday Unveiling Event In November
The Old Town boutique will reveal its holiday display and shopping collection with a launch event for in-person and online shoppers.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Decomposed Mouse, Warm Shrimp, Roaches: VA Restaurants Cited
VA health inspectors found eateries with violations like a decomposed mouse, rodent droppings and shrimp cooling at 60 degrees. See details.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
National Retailer With 20 VA Locations Closing 150 Stores
In addition to closing more than 100 stores nationwide, the company is eliminating hundreds of jobs.
Megan VerHelst and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
This VA Restaurant Among Best In U.S. For Fine Dining, According To Tourists
TripAdvisor has recently released its list of the 25 best restaurants for fine dining in the country​. See which VA eatery made the cut.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Award-Winning Chocolate Maker Opens 2nd Shop In NoVA
The bean-to-bar chocolate maker's new manufacturing facility in Northern Virginia brings every step of its chocolate making under one roof.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
27 Health Code Violations Found At Fredericksburg Eatery: Report
Rappahannock Area Health District inspectors reported violations at 14 of the 20 Fredericksburg food establishments they recently visited.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Opening Day Treats Planned At New McLean Eatery
A new restaurant specializing in serving healthy, plant forward, sustainable food is coming to Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Paper Bag Fee + Best Restaurants + Food Truck Digs In + Store Closings: VA Business
Business news included VA stores that closed in 2025, holiday hiring, winery opens, a food truck goes brick and mortar, celebrity chef menu.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
9 VA, DC Hotels Awarded Highest Michelin Rating
Inspectors awarded 7,000 global hotels a Michelin key rating, including nine in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Enjoy 2 Nights Of Thai Flavors, Cocktails By Michelin Mixologist
Sisters Group is hosting two nights of authentic Thai cuisine, including cocktails by noted mixologist Suwincha "Chacha" Singsuwan.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
New Smoothie, Açai Bowl​ Chain To Celebrate 21st DMV Location
Free Mini Warrior Bowls for the first 100 guests and a banana costume contest with gift card prizes will be featured at eatery's opening.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Upscale Garment Care Service Opens First Of 3 NoVA Locations
High end garment care service aims to deliver “Dry Cleaning & Laundry Reimagined” at new Northern Virginia location.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Sustainable Fashion Brand Opens Third DMV Store In Tysons
New Tysons store offers vintage-inspired apparel with eco-friendly business practices, releasing twice-weekly limited-edition collections.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Popular NYC Halal Food Restaurant Opens In Fairfax City
Family-owned Halal food company that started in Queens, New York has expanded to 120 locations worldwide, including one in Fairfax City.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
2 Arlington Eateries Make Food Critic's Final 40 Best Restaurants List
Tom Sietsema recently released his final 40 best restaurants list before ending his run as a Washington Post food critic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
3 Fairfax Eateries Makes Food Critic's Final 40 Best Restaurants List
Tom Sietsema recently released his final 40 best restaurants list before ending his run as a Washington Post food critic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean Eatery Makes Food Critic's Final 40 Best Restaurants List
Tom Sietsema recently released his final 40 best restaurants list before ending his run as a Washington Post food critic.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Here's Why 1 Grocery Chain Charges 5 Cents For Paper Bags In VA
One national grocery store chain charges a 5 cent fee for paper bags, but Fairfax County's tax only applies to disposable plastic bags.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In VA In 2025
Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year in Virginia.
Megan VerHelst and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Intelligence Expert At GMU's Schar School In New Netflix Movie
The executive director of the Schar School’s Michael V. Hayden Center is in the new Netflix movie, "A House of Dynamite."
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Treating Pets Like Family: Ashburn-Founded Woofie's Celebrates 21st Anniversary
Woofie's, founded by two Ashburn neighbors, is looking back on 21 years and will hold birthday events like a Santa photos fundraiser.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Flavor Hive To Expand Food Truck Location To Brick-And-Mortar In Manassas
A food truck that has gone viral for its walking taco and other creations will set up a more permanent presence in the Manassas area.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Toastique To Open In Former Greenheart Juice Shop Location In Vienna
A new healthy food eatery is taking over the former Greenheart Juice Shop location in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Garden Center In Prince William County Sold To Data Center Developer: Report
Supervisors renewed the call to remove the data center overlay district as a garden center was sold to a data center developer.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
