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Federal job cuts ripple through Northern Virginia
Trump’s federal job cuts are hitting Northern Virginia hard, with layoffs, stalled contracts, rising unemployment and a softening housing market.
Out and About October 2025
1. Maximus Chair John J. Haley rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 8 in celebration of the Tysons-based government contractor’s 50th anniversary. (Photo courtesy NYSE Group) 2. On Aug. 14, Smithfield Foods donated $500,000 to Riverside Health’s Riverside Smithfield Hospital, which is scheduled to open in January 2026. Participating in the […]
Reston growth equity firm closes $560M investment fund
Razor’s Edge, a Reston-based growth equity firm focused on the national security tech market, has closed a $560 million investment fund.
Serco appoints new CEO
Michael LaRouche will succeed Tom Watson as CEO of Herndon-based federal contractor Serco on Oct. 1.
V2X acquires QinetiQ’s US intelligence biz
Reston-based Fortune 1000 contractor V2X acquired QinetiQ’s U.S. intelligence business, the former announced Monday.
Stanley Martin Homes to acquire North Carolina homebuilder
Reston homebuilder Stanley Martin Homes has entered into an agreement to acquire North Carolina-based Windsor Homes’ assets and operations.
Democrats tie $6B Nexstar-Tegna deal to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Congressional Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, are tying ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension on Wednesday to the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna acquisition.
Ellucian announces new chief legal officer
Reston-based Ellucian has hired Lisa Gilley as chief legal officer, the higher education tech company announced Wednesday. She succeeds Jim Bennett, who is retiring after 35 years with Ellucian. Gilley will report directly to Ellucian President and CEO Laura Ipsen and will lead the company’s global legal function, supporting strategic initiatives for the company’s long-term […]
Government contractor to add 1,200 jobs in Alexandria and Fairfax
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) announced Thursday it plans to expand its headquarters, increase its presence in Fairfax County and create more than 1,200 jobs.
GMU board says it wants to negotiate with DOE
George Mason University wishes to negotiate with the U.S. Department of Education over its finding that GMU violated civil rights law.
GMU president’s lawyer calls DOE findings ‘legal fiction’
George Mason University President Gregory Washington's attorney advised that Washington should not apologize.
U.S. Department of Education finds GMU violated civil rights law
George Mason University has been found in violation of civil rights law, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.
