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Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 23, 2025, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Oct 29, 2025

Two Virginia companies donate to White House ballroom project

Altria Group and Booz Allen Hamilton donating to President Donald Trump’s roughly $300 million White House ballroom construction project.

William J. "Bill" Lynn III to retire as chairman and CEO of Leonardo DRS at the end of 2025. Photo courtesy Leonardo DRS
Oct 29, 2025

Leonardo DRS CEO to retire; successor named

William J. "Bill" Lynn III will retire as chairman and CEO of Arlington defense contractor Leonardo DRS at the end of the year, with Chief Operating Officer John Baylouny named as his successor.

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Oct 28, 2025

Virginia Supreme Court hears $2B trade secrets case

McLean-based software company Appian argued it should receive the record-breaking $2.04 billion jury award overturned in appeal.

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Oct 27, 2025

Booz Allen Hamilton announces new round of layoffs

Booz Allen Hamilton is initiating another round of layoffs amid declining revenues in its most recent quarter.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seen in Alexandria, Virginia
Oct 24, 2025

US Patent and Trademark Office to lay off 126 at Alexandria HQ

The United States Patent and Trademark Office will lay off 126 employees at its Alexandria headquarters, on Dec. 9.

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Oct 24, 2025

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.

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Oct 23, 2025

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.

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Oct 23, 2025

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.

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Oct 22, 2025

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.

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Oct 17, 2025

Virginia sees home sales rise in major markets

Home sales rose year-over-year in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads in September, a sign of a stable market.

NRV currently has headquarters at 11700 Plaza America Drive in Reston. Photo courtesy Stream Realty Partners
Oct 15, 2025

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.

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Oct 13, 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.

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