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Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton builds glass-blowing hot shop
As a second-generation glass blower, Ian Schmidt has never lost the wonder of seeing molten glass harden into art. “Working with your hands is a language,” Schmidt said. That language took him from earning his allowance in his parents’ workshop to blowing glass for the Corning Museum of Glass to directing the ceramics and glass department at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
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Aerospace defense company adds Reston Headquarters, expands from Warrenton
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced this morning that Auria, a national security and aerospace defense company, will establish a new East Coast headquarters in Fairfax. Auria will invest $1.8 million in the new headquarters and create 78 new jobs. Auria’s location in Reston was selected to complement the company’s ongoing operations...
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What to Know Before Buying a Condo in a Historic Alexandria Building
The City of Alexandria's historic preservation office notes that the Old and Historic Alexandria District, established in 1946, is the third oldest historic district in the United States. That long history is a big part of Old Town's appeal. Brick facades, original wood floors, and tall windows in converted warehouses, schools, and townhouses attract buyers who want character along with a walkable location.
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On the Market: A Charming New-Build Home in Del Ray
Located a block away from Mount Vernon Avenue, this new-build Del Ray property includes an open floor plan and modern finishes. The four-bedroom home at 417 E. Nelson Ave., Alexandria has 3.5 bathrooms and spans 2,689 square feet. Built in 2025, the home features a nine-foot kitchen island, a finished...
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Developer seeks to start Old Town North’s Montgomery Center construction in 2028
Carr Properties has taken over the redevelopment plans for the Montgomery Center in Old Town North as construction plans move forward. The developer announced it acquired 300 Montgomery Street from MC Property, LLC. According to Bisnow, Oliver Carr Jr.’s CarrAmerica sold the property to his son Oliver Carr III’s Carr Properties.
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Industrial Outdoor Storage Spans 1.4 Million Acres and Still Is Not Enough
Every gigawatt of data center capacity requires roughly 100,000 truckloads of steel, concrete, generators, and equipment, according to DAT Freight and Analytics. Much of that material needs somewhere to wait before installation. Industrial outdoor storage (IOS), a largely overlooked category of gravel and asphalt yards used to store equipment, materials, and vehicles, has become one of the better-performing corners of commercial real estate. The AI buildout is adding demand for staging space to a market that already has very little of it.
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Alexandria, Arlington demand customer, clean energy protections in proposed Dominion Energy-NextEra merger
Alexandria and Arlington officials are pressing Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy for more customer protections and clean energy progress if their proposed merger goes through. Officials held a briefing Monday (Oct. 26) to provide an update on the electric companies’ proposed merger. The proposed $66.8 billion merger — through Florida-based...
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Joybird Opens First Virginia Showroom in Fairfax Corner, Its 19th Nationwide
Fairfax Corner has a new place to sink into a custom-built sofa. Joybird, the made-to-order furniture company, opened its first Virginia showroom at the Fairfax shopping center on October 9, marking the brand's 19th retail location nationwide. The store sits at 11948 Grand Commons Avenue, Suite E948, according to Joybird's...