Market Opens + Top Restaurants + Hiring Federal Workers: VA Business

VIRGINIA — Recent business news in Virginia included police planning following a fight at a mall food court and a film festival finding a new home. Plus TSA hosts a PreCheck enrollment event and nonstop flights from Virginia the Middle East debut.

But before getting to the biggest business stories in the NoVA region, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:

Freebies, Deals And Steals

Dairy Queen is turning 85 and to celebrate, it's offering Blizzards for 85 cents through April 6. Learn how to take advantage of the offer here.

Monday Food Deals:

• Friendly's: Get a free small Happy Ending Sundae with the purchase of any Happy Ending menu item at Friendly's when you use the promo code HAPPYENDINGS at checkout. Limit one per order.
• McDonald's: Grab McDonald's $5 Meal Deal. It comes with one McChicken or McDouble (your choice), one 4-piece nuggets, a small fries, and a small drink.
• Red Robin: Every Monster Monday at Red Robin, you can upgrade your burger to a Monster burger (an extra patty and cheese) for $2. You can also get Monster Milkshakes (with a refill tin) for $4 and Bottomless Root Beer Floats.
• Sonic: Enjoy BOGO Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys (topped with chili and melted cheese). The discount will automatically apply during checkout. Or, save with the $1.99 menu at Sonic. Menu items include Chili Cheese Coney, Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger, Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap, Southwest Crunch Queso Wrap, small tots, and any of the 16-ounce Sonic Shakes.

These deals were scoped out by the Krazy Coupon Lady website.

Mall Brawl Prompts Police To Increase Presence

After multiple fights in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City closed the mall for an evening, more Arlington County Police are in the area.

Film Festival To Get Permanent Home In Old Town North

The new MetroStage location will get its first arts program "in residence," and another arts venue in Old Town North may be announced soon.

See The New 'American Dream' Incomes For These VA Cities

The new MetroStage location will get its first arts program "in residence," and another arts venue in Old Town North may be announced soon.

VA Hunger Relief Tops 161 Nonprofit Recipients Of Give Choose Day

The 24-hour Give Choose Day to raise money for nonprofits provided more than $900K for nonprofits in Loudoun and northern Fauquier.

Hiring, Resource Event Targets Federal Workers In VA

The 24-hour Give Choose Day to raise money for nonprofits provided more than $900K for nonprofits in Loudoun and northern Fauquier.

New Nonstop Service From DC To Middle East Opens At Dulles Airport

Royal Jordanian opened a new nonstop service between Washington Dulles International Airport and Amman, Jordan on Tuesday.

Rowan Brings Safe, Celebratory Ear Piercing To VA Location

All ear piercings offered at Rowan are performed by nurses and only with hypoallergenic earrings.

Handmade By LMAC To Hold Grand Opening For Larger Store

A grand opening date is set for the larger Handmade by LMAC at One Loudoun in Ashburn.

Freshfarm Returning Near VA Metro Thursdays In April -November

Freshfarm market is open every Thursday in April-November from 3-7 p.m. in the shady, tree-lined Welburn Square near the Ballston Metro.

Replacement For Firehook Bakery In VA Plans Opening

Eclairons Pastry and Coffee House has applied to open in the former Firehook Bakery location in Old Town.

James Beard Award 2025 Finalists: See D.C. Restaurant Nominees

The James Beard Foundation's awards, considered the Oscars of food, named finalists for its restaurant and chef awards.

Texas-Style Donuts, Kolaches Coming To VA

Texas Donuts, which has options like giant donuts and Texas-Czech kolaches, is reported to be planning a Vienna location.

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• Fairfax Imaging Company Agrees To Pay $2.8M To Settle False Claim Case
• 6 VA Billionaires Among The Richest In The World: New Forbes List
• Farmers Market Openings To Be Marked With Ribbon Cuttings
• TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event Planned At AAA Office