Suzy Sno serves New Orleans-style snowballs from owner Rabia Kamara, who also runs Ruby Scoops in Northside.
Ruby Scoops owner moves shaved ice shop to old Carytown cupcake spot
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The Desserterie in Chesterfield reopens with new name and focus on wine
“The (Desserterie) name didn’t really reflect what the overall climate in the restaurant was,” said owner Curtis Perry. “You can’t really overcome that name.”
Cannabis retail bill advances in Senate amid hazy outlook for Va. market launch
Amid the deaths of similar bills in the House of Delegates, legislation that would establish a recreational cannabis retail market in Virginia took a step forward on Thursday
Food pantry expanding facility in Colonial Heights
Executive Director Warren Hammonds said the move is driven by the nonprofit’s plans to extend its reach to potentially include Hopewell, Fort Lee and Prince George County based on a request from Feed More.
Startup incubator in Ashland rolls out new pitch competition program
The program is aimed at budding startup founders in Virginia who have ideas for new nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies they have developed either independently or in university labs.
Indoor pickleball facility Bangers and Dinks in the works in Chesterfield
The 25,000-square-foot center is planned to feature eight indoor pickleball courts next to Dick’s Sporting Goods and near Chesterfield Towne Center.
DHL subsidiary to lay off dozens and shut down warehouse in Henrico County
The company plans to shutter its facility at 6601 S. Laburnum Ave., along with a similar warehouse in Northern Virginia, also affecting dozens more employees.
Chesterfield to use $25M state grant to lay groundwork for Upper Magnolia tech park
A focus will be design work associated with a proposed extension of Powhite Parkway, considered key to the development of the planned 1,700-acre technology park.
Used Lego store opens near Short Pump
In an apparent show of customers’ enthusiasm, Bricks and Minifigs co-owner Paul Indelicato said there was a line out the door the first day of business at the new and used Legos store.
Peter-Blair sold to two of the shop’s employees
“What I thought would be a temporary job in the interim turned into me owning it,” said longtime employee Elizabeth Creasey, who just bought the shop with coworker Rick Witty.