On the hunt for revenue as its members keep their distance during the pandemic, a local gym is letting its stationary bikes go mobile to bring exercise routines to customers’ living rooms.
Jack Jacobs
Bird bolts, Bolt stays as scooter startups steer through outbreak
As one electric scooter rental company hits pause on its Richmond operations, another operator continues service in the city as the coronavirus pandemic rages.
‘You have to innovate’: Local taco joint bets on membership drive
Despite shutting down last week and temporarily laying off its staff, Don’t Look Back is looking ahead to a day when it can reopen and try what it hopes is a novel approach to surviving the coronavirus downturn.
$3M fund launched to help local nonprofits weather coronavirus downturn
The Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund was seeded with a $500,000 contribution from the Community Foundation and has grown to $3 million with donations from Atlantic Union Bank, Bank of America, Capital One and others.
Carytown clothier seeks buyer after outbreak wipes out foot traffic
“It’s a judgement call and I know the numbers. It’s hard to be a Carytown business in a good economy.”
CrossFit gym opens in new Henrico location, only to close due to coronavirus
The excitement of a new, larger location to accommodate a growing membership was dampened by the gym having to temporarily close two days later while the pandemic plays out.
Former Baja Bean space carved up for new retail tenants
Where once there were tacos and beers, you’ll find vinyl records and Bohemian décor, as a bid to transform a longstanding Fan bar into a more varied space takes shape.
Chip company outgrows Chesterfield home kitchen, moves into Powhatan
Powhatan County might just be the new capital of the local tortilla chip market.
Saladworks shutters Short Pump location
The chain still has one location remaining in the region at Reynolds Crossing. And a new tenant already has been lined up for its space in Short Pump.
New GRTC line begins service on Jefferson Davis Highway
The new 7.6-mile route features 24 stops along Jefferson Davis Highway from Chippenham Parkway to John Tyler Community College.