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Townes-Whitley out as SAIC’s CEO after two years
Toni Townes-Whitley is out as CEO of Fortune 500 government contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), the Reston-based business announced late Thursday.
Virginia garden center lays off 97 after $160M sale to data center developer
Merrifield Garden Center will close its Gainesville facility this December, laying off 97 employees, following a $160 million property sale.
NVR may relocate Reston headquarters
NVR, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, may move its Reston headquarters to 1910 Oracle Way after signing a new lease.
Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal
McLean-based candy and snacks giant Mars' $36 billion bid to acquire Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova is set to clear a major hurdle by winning unconditional European Union antitrust approval, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Noblis names new CTO
Reston-based federal contractor Noblis announced that it has named William “Bill” Streilein as chief technology officer.
SAIC to acquire Maryland tech firm for $205M
Science Applications International Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SilverEdge Government Solutions for $205 million.
General Dynamics unit wins $1.25B Army contract
General Dynamics Information Technology announced last week it was awarded a $1.25 billion task order to modernize Army IT infrastructure.
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.
