New Clothing Chain + Arena's Fate + Restaurant Week: VA Business News

VIRGINIA — The Alexandria arena legislation was scrutinized by state lawmakers and tallies for political donations made by a casino developer totaled over $1 million, so stories from Richmond topped this week's business news in Virginia. Also, new urgent cares and emergency rooms are opening, Black business leaders were honored, a clothing store new to the region is coming to a NoVA mall, restaurant weeks are about to serve up their best dishes and two food recalls could affect shoppers.

Here are some of this week's business headlines:

Discount Clothing Store To Open Potomac Mills Location

Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge will soon be gaining a new value store. Primark, an international retailer, announced a lease for a future opening at Potomac Mills. The store offers women’s, men’s and kids' clothing, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories.

$1M Virginia Lottery Prize Claimed By Arlington County Trucker

A truck driver from Arlington was driving through Texas when he discovered that he had the winning numbers in the Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle and won $1 million.

• Sixth Time's The Charm For Manassas New Year's Lottery Winner

Cha Street Food Holds Grand Opening With Gift Card Giveaway

Foodies can enjoy a taste of Pakistani fast-casual food at the new Cha Street Food that opened Friday in Sterling. Cha Street Food is a family-owned business and the second location, following a Tysons Corner Center location. The company donates a portion of proceeds to organizations helping underserved communities, such as Pakistan's Karachi Down Syndrome Association.

Vienna Restaurant Week To Return In March 2024

Less than a month from now, restaurants will offer specials for the returning Vienna Restaurant Week.

Tysons Casino Money: $1.2M Donated By Comstock Holdings, Allies

Comstock Holding Companies, its associates and employees donated a total of $1,247,993 in contributions to political candidates and political action committees between Jan. 1, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2024, according to state finance filings. Patch first reported last September that the Reston-based developer was planning to build a casino somewhere on Metro's Silver Line outside of the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County.

$1.4B Potomac Yard Arena Bill Advances In House, Stalls In Senate

With Virginia General Assembly approval being the first step required to advance an arena and entertainment district in Alexandria's Potomac Yard, legislation is only making progress in one chamber. A House bill by Del. Luke Torian (D-Prince William) to create a Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority passed the Virginia House of Delegates Appropriations Committee 17-3.

• Potomac Yard Arena Bill Passed By Virginia House

Restaurants In The News

• New Restaurant Planned At Closed Rubia's Tacos Location
• Yorkshire Restaurant Remaining Open Despite Ownership Change
• New Restaurant Planned At Closed Rubia's Tacos Location
• Andy's Pizza Coming To Former Matchbox Location In Fairfax City
• Ancient Turkey-Inspired Efesus Cafe Opens In Ashburn
• Eating Healthy Tastes So Good At Roots: 2024 Fairfax Restaurant Week
• 2024 Restaurant Week: Commonwealth Brewing Co. New Dining Destination
• Old Dominion Pizza Co. Offers Specials During Fairfax Restaurant Week

Black Business Honorees

• Arlington Exec Named 2024 VA Black Business Leader: Report
• 2 Reston Execs Named 2024 VA Black Business Leaders: Report
• 2 McLean Execs Named 2024 VA Black Business Leaders: Report

More Business News Stories

• New Emergency Department Opens In Fredericksburg Area: Report
• Locally-Owned Urgent Care Center Opens In Dale City
• Wegmans Hummus Recalled In VA, DC Over Fatal Allergen Risk
• Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked To Cheese Sold At VA Whole Foods: CDC
• DTL Sports Center Owners Bring Indoor Pickleball To Fairfax City
• Real Estate Values Continue To Rise In Falls Church City In 2024
• Online Real Estate Firm CoStar To Relocate Headquarters To Rosslyn
• Falls Church's Birch & Broad Gains New Urgent Care Center

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