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Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has tapped Peraton executive Ravi Dankanikote to be chief growth officer. Photo courtesy SAIC
Dec 17, 2025

Peraton executive returns to SAIC as chief growth officer

Science Applications International Corp. announced that it has tapped Ravi Dankanikote to be chief growth officer, effective immediately.

Theodore “Ted” Tanner Jr. will join Leidos as CTO in January. Photo courtesy Leidos
Dec 15, 2025

Leidos names AI chief technology officer

Leidos has named Ted Tanner chief technology officer to accelerate artificial intelligence, cyber, quantum and mission software deployment.

JBG Smith plans to develop 640 new apartments and townhouses in Potomac Yard in Alexandria. Rendering courtesy KTGY
Dec 15, 2025

Alexandria approves 600+ housing units in Potomac Yard

Alexandria City Council approves Potomac Yard plan for 640 homes, including affordable housing, retail and open space near a Metro stop.

Real Estate and Construction: Stagnant with some silver linings
Dec 12, 2025

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.

Retail | Wholesale | Food | Beverage 2025: WEIHRAUCH, POUL
Dec 11, 2025

Mars completes $36B Kellanova acquisition

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars announced Thursday that it has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova.

On Dec. 7, 2025, the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova acquisition was approved by the EU Commission.
Dec 8, 2025

EU approves $36B Mars-Kellanova buy; deal to close this week

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars has received the European Union's blessing to acquire Kellanova, maker of Pringles, Cheez-Its and other snacks, in a $36 billion deal. 

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Dec 8, 2025

Gainesville automation company acquired by Naviant

Naviant announced last week that it has acquired Versivo, a Gainesville-based business process automation provider.

Law 2025: AGHDAMI, FARHAD
Dec 5, 2025

GMU law school dean leaving at end of academic year

After making accusations against George Mason University's president in congressional testimony in August, the dean of Mason's Scalia Law School is leaving at the end of the academic year.

Electra launches defense business unit
Dec 4, 2025

Electra launches defense business unit

Manassas-based aviation startup Electra.aero on Wednesday announced that it has launched a new defense business unit.

Heven AeroTech's flagship Z1 platform. Photo courtesy Heven AeroTech
Dec 2, 2025

Sterling drone startup joins unicorn ranks

Heven AeroTech, a Sterling-based developer of hydrogen-powered UAS, has reached unicorn status with a $100 million Series B funding raise.

David DeSantis is now CEO of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Photo courtesy TTR Sotheby's
Dec 1, 2025

TTR Sotheby’s reshapes executive team

TTR Sotheby’s International Realty names a new CEO and president and COO as longtime leader Mark Lowham becomes chairman.

Tara Murphy Dougherty is CEO of Govini, an Arlington defense contractor that received a $150 million investment from Bain Capital in October. Photo courtesy Govini
Nov 30, 2025

Arlington defense tech firm reaches unicorn status

Govini, an Arlington County defense tech contractor, has joined the unicorn ranks with a $1.25 billion valuation.

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