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Mars Will Invest $1.4 Billion In U.S. Manufacturing and Operations in 2027
(PRESS RELEASE) MCLEAN, VA — Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snacking, food, and pet care products and services, and maker of more than 40 U.S. household favorites like M&M’S, CHEEZ-IT, Ben’s Original, PEDIGREE, and Royal Canin, announced plans to invest an estimated $1.4 billion into its U.S. manufacturing and operations footprint in 2027 – the most Mars has invested in a single year. The commitment builds on more than $9 billion invested across domestic operations since 2017.
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Alexandria Mourns Roberto Gomez, Founder of Cornerstone Craftsman
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Roberto Gomez, the Alexandria entrepreneur and youth advocate who founded Cornerstone Craftsman to help young people build brighter futures through the skilled trades, has died, according to a statement from the nonprofit’s board of directors. The news of his death brought grief to the community...
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Washington-area home sales plunge nearly 20% as buyers retreat
The D.C. area's home sales took a nosedive last month, according to a new report from real estate group Bright MLS . The big picture: It's more evidence that area buyers and sellers are staying on the sidelines as rates remain high and economic uncertainty prevails. By the numbers: The number of closed home sales across the Washington region dropped 19.2% in October compared to a year ago, per Bright data. New purchase contracts declined 20.4%. Showings were down 15.2%. Seller activity also slowed, with new listings dropping 6.1%. Meanwhile, active listings jumped 22.1% as buyers continued to watch and wait. And while the median sale price remained relatively stable — $625,000 — it did drop 0.8%, marking the first year-over-year decline in over three years. What they're saying: "Buyers are holding back this fall with rates above 7%," said Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant in a release. "Higher-income buyers and cash buyers are still in the market, but it has gotten very difficult for first-time and moderate-income buyers." Yes, but: While buyer activity dropped across all of Washington's jurisdictions, D.C.'s median sale price still saw an increase (3.6%), along with several other markets including Fairfax city (6.2%) and
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Neighborhood Development Approved for Wolf Trap Nursery Site in Vienna
A Vienna-based home development company is officially set to build a neighborhood at the longtime Wolf Trap Nursery site, FFX Now reports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Sekas Homes’ proposal to build 13 single-family units on the 6.5-acre property. The board also approved the developer’s rezoning application, clearing the way for the project to proceed.
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Go Greek Yogurt Scoops Out Plans for New Shop at Reston's RTC Next
A California-born frozen yogurt chain is setting its sights on Reston, with Go Greek Yogurt planning a new shop inside RTC Next, the extension of Reston Town Center taking shape near Sunset Hills Road and Town Center Parkway. The company bills itself as an authentic yogurteria, serving up tart and sweet frozen yogurt that can be blended into smoothies or piled high in cups with toppings.
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KMG Seeks Tysons Site for Proposed $250M MXU Development
Keyserling Management Group, LLC (KMG), led by Managing Member Joseph Michael, has retained SVN | Providence Realty Advisors to identify and evaluate existing buildings and development sites in Tysons, Virginia, for a proposed mixed-use development combining hospitality, residential, commercial, cultural, and educational facilities. The preliminary concept encompasses approximately 450,000 square...
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DC lawmakers push to lower utility bills, but Pepco warns some reforms could backfire
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. lawmakers are considering sweeping changes to lower electricity and natural gas bills. But Pepco warns that parts of the proposal could have the opposite effect, potentially increasing costs and leading to more power outages. The Guiding Renewable Interconnection and Distribution (GRID) Amendment Act of 2026...