Fairfax’s commercial real estate market perks up
As vacancy remains elevated and older buildings struggle, companies like Iridium, Booz Allen and Workday are relocating to newer, amenity-rich offices in Tysons and Reston.
SHRM Linkage taps new CEO
Alexandria-based leadership development firm SHRM Linkage has appointed Tracey Walker as its new CEO, effective. Dec. 3.
Virginia sees home sales decline across major markets
Inventory climbed in both Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia in November, but fewer deals closed as home sales declined.
Gainesville automation company acquired by Naviant
Naviant announced last week that it has acquired Versivo, a Gainesville-based business process automation provider.
General Dynamics subsidiary wins $2.3B Columbia-class subs award
A subsidiary of Reston-based General Dynamics has been awarded a $2.28 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy.
Northrop Grumman taps new CFO
Northrop Grumman has elected former Discover Financial executive John Greene to be its chief financial officer.
ICF International executives to take 20% pay cuts amid government shutdown
ICF International announced last week that its top executives will take pay cuts during the remainder of the federal government shutdown.
Northern Virginia AI startups raise millions
This summer, investors poured money into Northern Virginia-based AI startups offering solutions for data centers, the military and bias in AI. In July, Emerald AI — incorporated in Washington, D.C., but with primary offices in Clarendon — launched with $24.5 million in seed funding, and Rosslyn-based Rune Technologies raised $24 million in a Series A […]
Northern Virginia sees return to office spike
Avison Young reported that office attendance in Northern Virginia reached 64.8% of pre-pandemic levels in August.
Dataminr to buy Arlington cybersecurity firm for $290M
Dataminr announced Tuesday it plans to acquire Arlington County-based cybersecurity firm ThreatConnect in a deal valued at $290 million.
Back to school, back to buying? How fall affects Northern Virginia homebuyers
As the school year begins in Northern Virginia, many might assume the housing market cools as quickly as the morning air. While spring often grabs the spotlight as the busiest buying season, fall in our region has its own rhythm — shaped by shifting priorities, changing inventory, and unique economic forces. Spring and Summer 2025: […]
Workday more than triples Northern Virginia space
Global human resources and software firm Workday recently signed a lease to occupy 51,204 square feet at Reston Town Center.



















