Commuters Reroute During Metro Repairs; Wendy's Data Breach; Restaurant Fire on Day 1: Business News

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top business posts from the past week.

70 Percent of Commuters Ditch Metro ... And WMATA Still Has Trouble Keeping

It appears that Metro riders have taken WMATA's advice to just stop using their rail service altogether during the latest "Surge" in South Arlington, but it doesn't appear to be enough to keep massive lines from forming.

Metro reported that about 70 percent of the riders most impacted by the surge "adjusted their commute" -- i.e., ditched the rail service and figured out some other way to get to work (or just stayed home). >>> Read more.

Passerby Alerted Al's Steak House Employees of Fire

A passerby who happened to notice smoke coming from the roof of Al's Steak House Wednesday afternoon in Del Ray alerted unsuspecting employees of the fire, according to Alexandria Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Kunkle.

Wednesday was the re-opening date for the business, a culinary institution of sorts in the neighborhood, after it had closed in January. >>> Read more.

photo Firefighters on the scene Wednesday at Al's Steak House. Alexandria Fire Department

Wendy's Credit Card Breach Hits 11 Va. Locations

If you're a fan of Wendy's, you might want to check your credit card statements.

The credit card information of customers who patronized 11 Wendy's locations in Virginia going back to fall of 2015 may be in jeopardy, the company has announced. >>> Read more.

Starbucks Overcharges Some Customers, 'Will Gladly Make This Right'

Your favorite Starbucks drink may cost more starting next week, and you may have already seen the increase due to a computer "system error" last week.

The retail coffee giant announced plans for the increase on Friday, noting prices will go up on some drinks by as much as 30 cents. The latest increase was expected to begin on Tuesday, July 12, but accidentally arrived two weeks early. >>> Read more.

Georgetown's Graham Hotel Sold for Staggering $37 Million

Rosslyn Hotel Sold for Stunning $51.8 Million

Winner of Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice' Opens Restaurant in DC

Multimillion-Dollar Tax Fraud: Alexandria Gas Station, Subway Shop Owner Sentenced

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Johnny Rockets in Georgetown Has Grand Reopening, Totally New Look

Candy Store Sugarfina Boutique Now Open at Tysons

ALDI Grocery Store Announces Opening Date for Second Alexandria Location

Software Company Ditches DC for Rosslyn, Brings 142 Jobs

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• Brand New Beer Garden to Open Soon on Columbia Pike: Report
• First-Ever Workhouse BrewFest Coming Soon to Lorton

• Junction Bakery + Bistro Now Open in Del Ray
• Manassas Kickstarter: The Virginia Tea Company
• Alexandria Chamber Announces Inaugural ‘40 Under 40’ Honorees
• Passerby Alerted Al’s Steak House Employees to Fire