News across Greater Richmond

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…

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)

Officials praise Jim Ukrop, local business legend, who died Friday at 89
Perhaps best known for helping grow his family’s Ukrop’s Supermarkets grocery store chain into a beloved Richmond institution, Ukrop also made his mark in philanthropy, banking, venture capital and as a civic booster.
Foreclosures: 9.28.26
Twenty-eight properties are scheduled to be auctioned, including a Chesterfield property with a $627,298 delinquent loan. (BizSense Pro required)

Shannon Taylor holds rally with Delegate Jessica Anderson, dodges question about Palestine
Tuesday, Sept. 22, congressional candidate Shannon Taylor held a campaign rally with Virginia Delegate Jessica Anderson in Commonwealth Auditorium at the College of William and Mary. Shannon Taylor currently serves as Henrico County’s commonwealth attorney. She is running in the…

Sponsored Content: She shines the light – and leads the way – on the national challenge of gambling addiction
As director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, VCU researcher Carolyn Hawley has helped create a pioneering statewide treatment network.

Headlines from across the state: Virginia unemployment falls to 3.6% as labor force shrinks; more …
From elsewhere: Henrico-based Owens & Minor to close production facility, cut 400 jobs. Federal judge strikes down SNAP deadline that put Virginia at risk of added costs. Prince William County moves to end by-right data centers.