News across Greater Richmond
Let the good times bark at Woofstock
Elle Cota, Spectrum Editor Peace, love and plenty of paws took over 4951 Lake Brook Drive on Sept. 26 as Richmond Animal League hosted its 16th annual Woofstock festival. The event brought together animal lovers, pets, rescue organizations and potential adopters while giving RAL…

Grove Eye Care now open at Regency mall in Henrico
The longtime local practice opened last week in a section of the western Henrico mall that for years was occupied by restaurants but more recently reimagined as part of the property's larger ongoing redevelopment.

Center of the Universe brewery brings Mexican mobile kitchen into its orbit
“If we have a food truck cancel or something like that, 6:30, 7 o’clock, people are clearing out because it’s dinner time. You can only have so much beer or wine without needing some food as well,” COTU owner Chris Ray said of the restaurant's permanent residency at the brewery.

Local esthetician grows into her own studio in Stony Point Fashion Park
"I was always that kid growing up at sleepovers wanting to play spa and makeover,” said Ashley Hancock, who will open her first storefront in Stony Point in November.

Women’s soccer drops hardfought game to Duquesne
Ben Martindale, Sports Editor Drew Clements, Contributing Writer VCU women’s soccer attempted to win their second consecutive game against Duquesne University Sunday afternoon at City Stadium, but fell short 2-1. The Dukes started the game aggressively and attempted their first…
VCU men’s soccer falls to Fordham in A-10 home opener 2-1
Benney Koch, Staff Writer VCU men’s soccer fell to Fordham University 2-1 on Saturday at the VCU Athletic Village in its Atlantic-10 home opener. The loss drops the Rams to 0-2 in A-10 play. VCU controlled much of the possession throughout the match and outshot Fordham 11-10, but…

D.C.-based restaurant Milk & Honey to open in new-construction space in western Henrico
Just weeks after inking a lease in the Diamond District, a major D.C. restaurant group is going back for seconds in the Richmond market.

New Kent locals launch direct primary care clinic in their home county
“We pretty much over the past year have pieced together this brain child, which is New Kent Direct Care. And all of our experiences gave us a lot of insight into what’s not working in the current system and what could be done better.”

Pottery studio Hand Thrown firing up expansion in Northside
“We’ve been in Brookland Park for about eight years, and we love the neighborhood. So we wanted to find something that could be a little larger for our needs, but also stay within the community,” co-owner Emily Wicks said.

The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 9.29.26
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Starbucks shutters Fan, Short Pump locations as part of mass closure
The company said it chose locations “where we do not believe we can consistently deliver the experience we want for customers and partners or where we don’t see a path to acceptable financial performance.”

‘Start small and just build’: Young entrepreneur expands spa business in Ashland
"I wanted to create a really unique node of wellness services that this area, Ashland and Hanover, doesn’t really have yet," said Revival Spa owner and founder Lindsey Haberman.