A performing arts and innovation building, a new dorm, an athletics village, and other academic buildings are planned to be funded between 2022 and 2028.
VCU approves $1.5B budget for 2021-22, maps out $1.2B in capital projects
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New Indian restaurant cooking in former home of Pescados in Midlothian
The owner of the Saheb Indian Bistro previously co-owned Pakwaan Indian Cuisine, also in Chesterfield County, and wanted “something of my own.”
Soap shop chain Buff City bubbling up in three Richmond locations
Franchisees signed leases in Willow Lawn shopping center, Stonehenge Village in Midlothian and Short Pump Station. Each will store have 25 employees and open by September.
Local massage therapy clinic stretches into the Fan for better fit
Resolve Bodyworks plans to open at 2313 W. Cary St. in early June, its third move in four years.
EAT Restaurant Partners cook up second PBR in Hanover County
Hiring has been a challenge, but the pizzeria’s new outpost is open at 9325 Chamberlayne Road in The Shoppes at Rutland Place.
Baby clothing nonprofit grows into new office in Shops at Stratford Hills
Little Hands is distributing donations to 80 children in need per month compared to 25 per month before the pandemic.
Online home goods operation tries out pop-up storefront in Richmond
The owner is an interior designer who moved here from Cleveland with a passion for dinner parties.
Pharma venture fuels $25M expansion of AMPAC facility in Petersburg
The project is spurred by a federal-funded venture that also includes Phlow, Civica and VCU’s Medicines for All Institute to shore up the supply of U.S.-made generic drugs.
Camera rental shop to shutter Scott’s Addition space and move to Henrico
“Scott’s Addition over the last couple of years has changed a lot, and for a small business owner like me it hasn’t changed for the better,” said Gearhead Camera owner Max Fischer.
New yoga studio puts mat down in downtown Hopewell
The owner of SOVA Yoga Studio at 256 E. Broadway said she chose the Tri-Cities because the yoga scene isn’t as big as Richmond’s.