News across Greater Richmond

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
Moves in real estate, consulting, nonprofits and more. (BizSense Pro required)

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.

Ventimiglia shines in Rams victory
Ben Martindale, Sports Editor Drew Clements, Contributing Writer VCU field hockey beat Saint Louis University in a hard-fought game Friday at Cary Street Field. “They stuck to the game plan pretty well,” said VCU head coach Stacey Bean. “Regardless of what the score was, whether…

Women’s soccer gets first win of the season
Devynn Alston, Staff Writer VCU’s women’s soccer team beat St. Bonaventure University 5-0 on Thursday to earn its first victory of the season. The Rams controlled possession of the ball early and consistently put pressure on the Bonnies’ defense. Within the first 15 minutes of…
Avula administration resuming auctions of tax-delinquent and blighted properties
The move would ramp up enforcement of real estate tax collections that were paused quietly three years ago, while also working with property owners with unpaid taxes to become compliant through payment plans.

N Adams St to close between Franklin St & Henry St
Week of October 5 - 9, 2026

RFP in the works to build pre-treatment facility for toxic liquids at embattled Shoosmith landfill
The facility would be a key element to the long-term management of the 335-acre, privately held facility that's been deemed neglected, cash-strapped and considered an environmental hazard.

The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.28.26
Public comments on the latest Code Refresh draft are accepted through Friday, and city council votes Monday on several solar panel deals and master plan amendments including a historic preservation plan. (BizSense Pro required)