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…

The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 10.2.26
A retail building in Scott's Addition sells for $2.4 million and 25,000 square feet in a Hanover industrial park is the week's top lease. (BizSense Pro required)

New Business Licenses: 10.2.26
Chesterfield reports janitorial services, daycare, desserts and more. (BizSense Pro required)

Women’s clothing store Cosette now open in the Fan
“Women my age and slightly younger who have just had children, and even older women, they just want to feel good about themselves, find clothes that fit, that aren’t too trendy or too young but look current,” said owner Ariel Richards.

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…

City of Colonial Heights Annual Surplus Auction (Wed., Oct. 21, 2026)
Join us Oct. 21 for the Colonial Heights Annual Auction featuring surplus vehicles, furniture, equipment, and more. (Click Here for details)

See who’s in the running for this year’s RVA 25
After more than 100 applications, the list of contenders for this year's RVA 25 list of the region's fastest-growing companies is down to four dozen. Check out who's in the running and learn more about getting involved in the Nov. 9 awards ceremony.

VCU Health to plant its flag in Carytown with new CT facility
The new center would mark VCU Health's first expansion into Carytown, where it would occupy part of the Patient First building.

Project Snapshot: New homes rising at Highland Grove project in Northside
New houses and townhomes are beginning to fill the 40-acre site at Dove Street and Richmond Henrico Turnpike, where a group of nonprofits will ultimately build 125 homes at varying price points.