Maple Street Biscuit Co. chose a 3,400-square-foot space at 11629 W. Broad St. to be its first location in Virginia.
Cracker Barrel-owned breakfast chain bringing its biscuits to Short Pump
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Ice rink with focus on youth hockey opening in Powhatan County
“This is a two-thirds-sized rink, so it’s perfect for younger kids and three-on-three hockey,” said Ice Den general manager Ryan Winfree.
Private school buys former Strayer campus in Henrico for $4.5M
Northstar Academy plans to renovate the 21,000-square-foot building it acquired and build a gym and athletic fields on the 10-acre parcel.
New restaurant signals next phase for former downtown Bistro 27 space
Raysean Edwards plans to open Phase 27, a small-plates concept with American, Italian and Mexican dishes, at 27 W. Broad St. in December.
Southern-style food market launching on Patterson in western Henrico
Hickory & Oak will focus on barbecue and chicken, and also offer shrimp and grits, steaks, salads and more as prepackaged meals and to-order takeout items.
Accountant opening coworking space Lavender Hill near Willow Lawn
“If there’s a way to hit an easy button for an entrepreneur, then we are going to find that,” said owner Nadia Anderson.
Chesterfield plans rezoning of county-owned 1,850 acres near Moseley
At least one new school, a technology park, residential development and other uses are proposed for the property the county acquired last year.
Hotel assessments slashed in Henrico, Chesterfield due to pandemic
The decline in values was harshest in Henrico, where 80 properties fell to $288.6 million during 2021 — down 50 percent from $586.7 million in 2020.
Flower power: Richmond cannabis dispensary now able to sell buds and joints
Green Leaf Medical, which was only able to offer oil-based products until recently, plans to open locations in Short Pump and Carytown within 90 days.
Collectible toy store getting ready to play in Carytown
Toy Lair, which launched three years ago as an online retailer, is entering the brick-and-mortar world at 3222 W. Cary St.