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Top business news in Virginia includes protests by Starbucks baristas, an update on a proposed casino, new restaurants, an ice rink opening.

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The top business news in Virginia includes protests by Starbucks baristas, an update on a proposed casino, and an ice rink opening. The 7,200-square-foot ice rink at Westpost in Arlington is the largest in the region.
The top business news in Virginia includes protests by Starbucks baristas, an update on a proposed casino, and an ice rink opening. The 7,200-square-foot ice rink at Westpost in Arlington is the largest in the region. (Courtesy of Federal Realty Investment Trust.)

VIRGINIA — Virginia's business scene never stops. Every day there are new stores opening and closing, projects approaching the next steps, and restaurants offering new cuisine.

This week's notable news includes the region's largest ice rink opening for the season, a protest by Starbucks baristas, a neighbor borrowing program at an Alexandria hotel, and an update on a proposed casino in Fairfax County.

Here are some of the week's top business headlines:

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Springfield Buy Buy Baby Store To Celebrate Reopening

Despite closing its doors last summer due to the financial woes of its corporate owner, Springfield's Buy Buy Baby store is set to reopen this Saturday.

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NoVA's Largest Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Now Open For Winter Season

The 7,200-square-foot ice rink at Westpost in Arlington, the largest outdoor rink in Northern Virginia, is now open for the 2023-2024 winter season. Reservations are highly recommended, with discounts compared to the walk-up rate for skating. Reservations can be made two weeks in advance.

Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

Questions raised about whether state and local laws would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, where it would fit best, what gaming is allowed and what government bodies must OK a plan were answered fully, or in part. The county executive noted that the proposed casino could be built without a zoning change.

Some Fairfax Co. Starbucks Baristas To Walk Off The Job Thursday

In northern Virginia and throughout the country, many Starbucks baristas walked off the job on Thursday. Workers were protesting what they saw as unfair working conditions.

Hotel In Old Town Alexandria Starts Neighbor Borrowing Program

Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria is offering a new Borrowed by Hotel Indigo program providing kits with everyday essentials at no cost to neighbors. The program starting in mid-November will be available to residents living in the same ZIP code as Hotel Indigo, or the 22314 ZIP code.

Santa PJ Party To Kick Off Holiday Season At Springfield Town Center

Springfield Town Center is hosting a PJ party for the whole family on Saturday, Nov. 11, with Santa Claus scheduled to arrive atop a fire engine to kick off the holiday season. Following Santa’s arrival, children are invited to put on their favorite holiday pajamas and enjoy a PJ party with entertainment and activities, including glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, holiday caroling and special appearances by Buddy the Elf, Ariel, Barbie and Spider-Man.

Acoustic Late Nights Coming To Smokecraft Modern BBQ In Clarendon

Smokecraft Modern BBQ in Arlington is kicking off Acoustic Late Nights on Friday, a weekly event that will bring in some of the best local acoustic artists each weekend. Musicians will start their sets at 9 p.m. and play until 1 a.m.

New Veteran-Owned Chick-Fil-A Now Open In Stafford County

A new Chick-fil-A opened its doors in Stafford County on Thursday. The facility is located at 30 Wyche Road and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Chick-fil-A's corporate leaders selected Terrell Daniel as the owner and operator of the new restaurant. Daniel is a U.S. Army veteran who has also worked as a middle school teacher.

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