Posted on 8/9/16
Exelon to Assume Ownership and Operation of Entergy’s James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Upstate New York
SCRIBA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exelon Generation (NYSE: EXC), owner of the nation’s largest nuclear fleet, has agreed to assume ownership and management of operations of Entergy Corporation’s (NYSE: . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Fairfax County EDA Works with 38 Businesses Adding Nearly 600 Jobs to Local Economy
During the second quarter of 2016, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) provided services and resources to 38 businesses that are adding 585 jobs in Fairfax . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
K12 Inc. Reports Fiscal 2016 Revenue of $872.7 Million
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 09, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), a technology-based education company and leading provider of proprietary curriculum and online school programs for . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Dulles Officials Hope Cost-Cutting, Refinancing Will Lower Airline Costs
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) officials are taking steps to reduce airline costs at Washington Dulles International Airport, and are hoping for a future financial boost . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Courthouse Pitch Submitted To City, Could Help Spur Downtown Development
City staff are now reviewing an ambitious plan to revamp Hampton's old courthouse it into a centerpiece for the city's new arts district — a proposal . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Equity Units Sale To Boost Dominion-Questar Deal
Dominion Resources Inc. plans to sell 25 million equity units at $50 a unit. The Richmond-based energy giant said each equity unit to be issued will . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Leesburg Town Council To Reconsider Crescent Parke Vote
The mixed-use Crescent Parke rezoning application vote will come before the council again this week after it was defeated during a July 26 meeting. Councilmember Bruce . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
"Pokemon Go" Proves Profitable For Businesses Lucky Enough To Be In Its Path
Location can be everything, whether in this world or one that exists only in a game on your smartphone.In the case of “Pokemon Go,” some Hampton . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Fredericksburg Is Requiring Special-Use Permits For Airbnbs
Catherine Dodd wants to rent out the finished basement of her home in Fredericksburg’s Braehead Woods subdivision through airbnb.com. So she did exactly what the 8-year-old . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Housing Market Experienced Gains In Second Quarter
Houses in the Fredericksburg region sold faster and at higher prices during the second quarter of 2016 compared to the previous year and the previous quarter, . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Redrawn Map Could Lead To McClellan vs. Bagby Contest For Richmond-Area Senate Seat
Virginia’s redrawn congressional map has already opened a door for Sen. A. Donald McEachin, D-Henrico, but two other Richmond-area Democrats are eyeing the possibility of moving . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Advancing Virginia’s Nuclear Industry
The Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC) and the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) announced a plan Monday to work together in a joint effort . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Virginia To Get Nearly $7 Million In Funds For Affordable Housing
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both Democrats from Virginia,) have announced that 18 initiatives led by Virginia financial institutions and nonprofits will receive . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
CSRA Partners with Docker
CSRA Inc. (NYSE: CSRA), a leading provider of next-generation IT solutions and professional services to government organizations, today announced it has developed a strategic alliance with . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Parkway Acquisition Corp. Announces Merger Update
On August 8, 2016, Parkway Acquisition Corp. (Parkway) announced second quarter earnings for both Grayson Bankshares, Inc. (Grayson), and Cardinal Bankshares Corporation (Cardinal), and provided an . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Dominion Announces Equity Units Offering
Dominion (NYSE: D) announced today its intention to offer to sell 25 million equity units, subject to market and other conditions. Each equity unit will be . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening Celebration in Chesapeake, VA
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be opening a new DICK'S Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
BWX Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) reported second quarter 2016 revenues of $402.4 million compared to $357.1 million in the second quarter of 2015, representing . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
Enviva Partners, LP Announces At-The-Market Program
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE: EVA) announced the commencement of an At-The-Market program and that it has entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
1776 Snatches Up Politico’s Peter Cherukuri
?Peter Cherukuri, the erstwhile president of Politico Focus, is taking a new job as president and CIO of 15th Street
Posted on 8/8/16
Applications Are Now Open for the 2016 Diaspora Demo Day
Calling all tech founders from the African diaspora — now’s the time to apply to be a part of this year’s Diaspora Demo Day.
Posted on 8/8/16
Girls Who Code Gives High School Girls a Supportive, but Rigorous, Place to Learn
We’re sitting in a basement room in the Capitol Visitors Center, waiting on some members of Congress. It’s a busy day in the House, apparently.
Posted on 8/8/16
DC Startup Expo & Tech Job Fair Oct 25th
"The 2016 DC Startup Expo / Tech Job Fair is on Tuesday, Oct 25 at Howard University and we hope you can join us at this . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
Williamsburg Premium Outlets to Host Back-to-School Fashion Showcase Saturday, August 27
Williamsburg Premium Outlets invites area fashionistas to its Back-to-School Fashion Showcase on Saturday, August 27 to officially kick off the new school year! From noon - . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
Hagerstown Premium Outlets to Extend Summer Deals Through December with “We Love PA/WV” Savings Special
Savvy shoppers traveling from Pennsylvania and West Virginia can look forward to extra-fashionable savings at Hagerstown Premium Outlets with the “We Love PA/WV” program! Every Thursday . . .
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