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Michelin-Recommended Dumpling Restaurant Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao Opens New DC-Area Location at National Harbor
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Corporate Philanthropy – Midsize Companies (100-999 Employees) by Giving in Greater Washington
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Sphere National Harbor to Bring Significant Economic Benefits to Prince George’s County and Maryland
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Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies Announce Intent to Develop a Sphere at National Harbor
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New Fairfax Corner Restaurant Among the 16 Most Anticipated Northern Virginia Restaurants of 2026
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Peterson Cos. Buys Into MetroWest Development at Vienna Metro With Plans for First Rental Apartments
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Commercial Real Estate Peterson advances major residential redevelopment of Fair Oaks Business Park
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60 Years: Milt Peterson’s fresh designs of brick-and-mortar continue to inspire
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Shoppers Take Note: New Stores, Restaurants Are Opening Soon in Fairfax Corner
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Sweet deal: Governor confirms chocolate manufacturing facility coming to Frederick County
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JBG Smith sells its only multifamily property in Bethesda to a big-name regional firm
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Peterson Family Foundation named among 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia
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How Property Owners Can Join the Signs of Hope Initiative to Promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Jon Peterson Recognized On Virginia Business’ Virginia 500: The 2024-25 Power List
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A $5 million gift from the Peterson Family Foundation will support the Center for the Arts transformation
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J. Crew Factory to replace recently shuttered Lane Bryant at N. Va. shopping center
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New Hazel–Peterson Scholarship will support undergraduate students in the Costello College of Business
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Inova just landed an 8-figure gift from a big-name donor. Here’s what it’s doing with the money.
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Chido’s, Featuring its Viral ‘Patron Tree’, Adds Coming Soon Signage in Downtown Silver Spring
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Red Cross Month kicks off with support from Peterson Companies to honor local heroes
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From Altruism to the Bottom Line: Why Properties Do Good Deeds for Their Communities
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Vibrant Emotional Health Partner with Leading Open-Air Shopping Centers Owners to Increase Awareness of the 988 Lifeline through Signs of HOPE
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Peterson Cos. acquires Huntington at King Farm apartments in Rockville for $135.5 million
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Peterson Companies announces 2 million sq ft data center campus in Virginia’s Culpeper County
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Charley Prime Foods Aims to Be a Steak and Cocktail Destination in Gaithersburg
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Peterson Companies Acquires 35 Acres In Montgomery County, VA For New Self Storage Facility
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Valley Innovation Park Site Selected for Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Development Grant
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Peterson Family Foundation has Committed $5M to National Cathedral Restoration, One of the top 5 largest gifts to “Cathedral for the Future” Campaign
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Cloudforce finishes expansion at National Harbor, bucking tech-centricity of Northern Virginia
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Industrial Revolution Continues: ‘Ongoing Boom’ Draws Out Latest Crop Of Newcomers
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2021 Citizenship Awards: The Peterson Cos., Peterson Family Foundation and Inova Health Foundation
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Peterson Companies Offers Two Prime, Zoned Multi-Functional Corporate Headquarters Sites at National Harbor
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Downtown Silver Spring Makeover Moving Ahead with $10M Plan, Thanks to Recent Approvals
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Peterson Cos., Denver firm to develop massive data center campus. But not in Loudoun.
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Downtown Silver Spring Is Getting a New Series of Murals Curated by No Kings Collective
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Loudoun County Adopts New Long-Term Plan Allowing More High-Density Development
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State-of-the-art ION International Training Center to open in Leesburg this weekend
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Ion International Training Center to open in June. Here’s a look inside the Leesburg ice and concert arena.
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Loudoun’s first Silver Diner locked in for Ashburn. Next to a 55,000-square-foot indoor car wash.
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Veterans Day reveal at National Harbor honors US military with lifelike statues
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Peterson hits refresh on MoCo shopping center with $30M facelift. And Silver Diner’s along for the ride.
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‘Air Force One Experience’ at National Harbor gives glimpse into presidential travel
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D.C. Suburbs, Unscathed By Prior Mass Retail Closings, Hit With 12 Toys R Us Vacancies
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Peterson Cos. looks well beyond real estate with its new venture: A pain reliever product
