GMU now faces fourth federal probe
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday night that it has opened a second investigation into George Mason University, bringing the total number of federal probes filed in July to four.
BLS: Virginia only state with notable June jobless rate increase
Virginia was the only state last month to see its unemployment rates increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CACI chairman Daniels dies
Reston-based government contractor CACI International announced Tuesday that its chairman of the board, Michael A. Daniels, has passed away.
U.Va. medical school dean set to leave for new job
Dr. Melina Kibbe, the U.Va. medical school’s dean, is the sole finalist for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston’s presidency.
Amentum to lay off 56 Richmond-area employees
Amentum is laying off 56 Richmond area employees by Aug. 31 due to losing a nearly two-decade old contract with tobacco manufacturer Altria.
Strategy’s holdings hit $70B+ as bitcoin breaches $118K
Bitcoin hits $118K+ as Tysons-based Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, sees its crypto holdings’ value grow to over $70B.
Richmond EDA seeks developer for Intermediate Terminal Building
The Richmond economic development authority issued a request for proposals for the redevelopment of the Intermediate Terminal Building.
Amentum completes sale of Rapid Solutions for $360M
Amentum has completed the sale of its hardware and product business, Rapid Solutions, to Lockheed Martin for $360 million.
Skanska and FlatironDragados land $1B Long Bridge contract
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority awarded Skanska and FlatironDragados a $1 billion contract to build the Long Bridge North Project.
Google agrees to buy power from planned Chesterfield fusion plant
Google inks deal to buy power from CFS’ planned grid-scale commercial fusion plant in Chesterfield, expected to be the first of its kind.
Crowds, smiles greet Buc-ee’s first Virginia store opening
Buc-ee’s fans lined up before dawn for the grand opening of the Texas travel center chain’s first Virginia store in Mount Crawford.
High times in Virginia: legal THC seltzers emerge statewide
Mountain High Seltzer announced earlier this month it is the first legal THC seltzer to be distributed statewide by major companies.