The developer of a new 30,000 square-foot wet lab space is expected to get some more time time to secure its permits, allowing it to quality for grant funding.

The new development, to be located at 11225 Assett Loop, near a Target store in Sowder Village Square, was supposed to have its permits, and building plans submitted to Prince William County by October 30. However, the project was delayed due to the coronavirus, according to county documents.


Stafford County will continue to lease a private space for the Stafford Royals competitive gymnastics program.

The county’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Department has had a gymnastics program in place at this location, at 500 Nelms Circle in the southern portion of the county off Route 17, known as the Stafford Gymnastics and Recreation Center, since the early 1990s.


An independently-owned pet supply store has survived the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Now it faces a seemingly even more daunting challenge — hiring reliable help for the holidays.

During coronavirus quarantine earlier this year, the business received a federal Paycheck Protection Loan designed to allow employers to keep their workers employed during the pandemic. make a number of changes to how they operate.


The Prince William County Service Authority’s wastewater treatment plant was recognized again for having a perfect compliance record with its state regulatory agency.

Located in Woodbridge, the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility earned a Platinum11 Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.


Virginia National Bankshares Corporation and Fauquier Bankshares, Inc announced the signing of a definitive agreement to combine in a strategic merger of equals. The combined company would have approximately $1.6 billion in total assets, $1.4 billion in total deposits, $1.3 billion in loans and more than $1 billion in assets under management based upon reported amounts as of June 30, 2020.

This strategic combination of like-minded community banks will create a premier Virginia financial institution with greater scale, operating leverage and complementary business lines. After the merger, the combined company will operate under the Virginia National brand and will be able to serve larger clients in its core Virginia markets of Charlottesville, Warrenton, Winchester and the counties of Albemarle, Fauquier, Frederick and Prince William. It will also accelerate current market expansions in Richmond and Northern Virginia.


A new home furnishings store will replace an old home furnishings store.

A deal with HomeGoods was completed with Kimco Realty to occupy a 22,000-square feet space in 2021 but there is no timetable for an exact date for when they will open its doors according to Jennifer Maisch, vice president of marketing and communications for Kimco.


Novant Health UVA Health System, an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient services, and medical centers in northern and central Virginia, recently added a new orthopedics practice to expand its specialized spine care.

Novant Health UVA Health System Spine Orthopedics – Manassas, which is located within the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics on Rolling Road, will provide a range of minimally invasive treatment options for orthopedic conditions that affect the lower back, upper back, and neck, including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.


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