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Sep 8, 2025

Fed’s Fifth District sees modest growth

The Federal Reserve’s Fifth District saw its economy grow modestly in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the Fed’s Beige Book.

A street view of Met Park, the first phase of Amazon's HQ2. Photo courtesy Amazon.com Inc.
Sep 5, 2025

Arlington pays Amazon HQ2 incentives for first time

For the first time since approving Amazon’s HQ2 incentive package, Arlington County will finally pay Amazon a check — more than $81,000.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Sep 2, 2025

Nuclear fusion company raises $863M, much bound for Chesterfield

Massachusetts-based fusion energy company Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced that it raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round.

Law firms integrate AI into daily practices
Sep 1, 2025

Law firms integrate AI into daily practices

Virginia attorneys say AI is changing law for the better, boosting efficiency and reshaping law schools, billing, ethics and client access.

CoStar makes deal to move into Arlington HQ in early 2025
Aug 27, 2025

CoStar completes $1.9B acquisition of Domain

CoStar Group announced Wednesday that it has completed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Australian property listings platform Domain.

Neal Piper, CEO and founder of Luminoah, speaks during the Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals held at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Aug 22, 2025

Luminoah wins Virginia Startup World Cup

Charlottesville-based medical technology company Luminoah won first place at the Virginia Startup World Cup.

Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar’s Head plant reopens
Aug 21, 2025

Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar’s Head plant reopens

Federal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a troubled Boar’s Head deli meat plant when it reopens after last year’s deadly listeria outbreak, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said. The Jarratt, Virginia, factory is set to resume operations in the coming months. It will face at least 90 days of heighte[...]

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Aug 18, 2025

Wellmore to lay off 72 coal workers in Southwest Virginia

Wellmore Energy will lay off 72 coal workers across operations in Grundy, Hurley, and Big Rock, Virginia, with cuts beginning in early September.

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Aug 15, 2025

Virginia casinos report $84.7M in July revenue

July gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $84.7 million, up $6.2 million from June according to the Virginia Lottery.

The Rose is based in Dumfries, a town in Prince William County. Photo courtesy Colonial Downs Group
Aug 14, 2025

Rosie’s Gaming in Dumfries to close in August

Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Dumfries, which opened in 2021, is set to close this month, the Virginia Racing Commission announced Thursday.

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Aug 14, 2025

Marine/RV parts wholesaler announces $1.1M expansion in Norfolk

Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, a distributor of marine and recreational vehicle parts, will invest $1.1 million to expand in Norfolk.

Signs on Hollywood Beach in Florida for the Margaritaville Resort. Photo by Depositphotos
Aug 5, 2025

Not wasting away: Hooker Furnishings to launch Margaritaville collection

Hooker Furnishings will launch the Margaritaville home collection at High Point Market, thanks to an exclusive licensing partnership.

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