News across Greater Richmond
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
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.
Colonial Heights Drug Take Back Event (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026)
The Colonial Heights Police Department in partnership with the DEA will be hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 10am-2pm at Life Christian Academy. (Click here for more details)


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.