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GRTC seeks buyer for bus depot

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The mural-covered old bus depot just outside the Fan and Carytown has been sitting vacant for about five years. Now, the GRTC has put out a call for proposals to redevelop the 7-acre site.

Buyer named in $22M tech firm deal

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The buyer in last month’s $22 million deal to buy a Glen Allen firm has been identified as an Illinois-based software company, and the combined firms are already working on a new product.

Judge grants Rothenberg more time in case against musician

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Andy Rothenberg, the convicted former finance manager of Dave Matthews Band violinist, has 20 days to again refile his lawsuit against his old client, which claims the musician impeded his chances of working with other celebrities.

Cidery, brewery hone in on Scott’s Addition

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A Manchester cider startup is working a deal with the city to buy a Scott’s Addition property, and a startup brewery is scouting out space nearby.

Blue Bell freezes Henrico facility

After a massive recall of its ice cream, Blue Bell Creameries is shutting down its Laburnum Avenue distribution center, and it’s still sitting on land in Hanover County it bought last year.

New restaurant takes slice of Berry Burk

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A pair of Short Pump restaurant owners is set to revive the ground-floor space of a prominent downtown building with a new Italian concept.

Salad concept sprouts West End location

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The owners of a Short Pump salad franchise have brought the concept into a new West End retail development and have plans to open a few more in the area.