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Biscuit baker migrating to the Fan

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Feeling cramped in less than 400 square feet in its Lakeside home, a busy breakfast restaurant is moving into a roomier space in the Fan.

Dominion pledges $5.5M to theater nonprofit

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The energy giant will soon have its name plastered on a downtown performance arts complex after promising $5.5 million in donations over 15 years to Richmond CenterStage.

Goochland brewery finds its home

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Planning to make a splash this spring with a large space and big production, a startup brewery has found a location in Goochland not far from Hardywood’s upcoming complex.

Downtown restaurant’s closure sparks catering deal

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With the Virginia Lottery taking over its space, a downtown lunch restaurant is closing its doors next week. But its catering business will live on under the ownership of a former local competitor.

Church Hill startup program returns with new winners

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With help from Capital One and Bon Secours, a dozen East End entrepreneurs received an extra funding boost from an annual program, including restaurants, retailers, a dry cleaner, and wedding planner.

Yoga studio filling up old Shockoe Bottom bath house

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A new yoga studio dedicated more to spiritual health than physical fitness is moving into an old public bath house in Shockoe Bottom, where it will also incorporate the medical side of yoga.