With a state-mandated deadline approaching, the backers of one of the state’s first medical marijuana facilities are kicking construction into high gear.
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Bakery rising from HDL-spawned nonprofit
Spawned from the wreckage of Health Diagnostic Laboratory, a nonprofit helping students with developmental disabilities is firing up a new bakery in Westover Hills.
Some scooter companies pump the brakes on Richmond rollout
While two electric scooter rental companies are up and running in Richmond, two other competitors have slowed their roll, citing city regulations.
Hardywood completes capital raise to help fund new restaurant
As plans for a restaurant on its Goochland campus heat up, a local brewery has pulled in a cash haul from investors to keep the project cooking.
Blanchard’s opens first of two cafes in the city
The local coffee roaster opened its new outpost across from Scott’s Addition last week. Another spot is planned for Forest Hill.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 10.16.19
A D.C.-based food delivery company launches in town, a local retailer heads to Norfolk, the Science Museum of Virginia gets a quarter-million-dollar grant and more in this month’s Newsbites.
Serenity now: Local spa chain opening in West Broad Village
The Short Pump location will be the third for Scents of Serenity, which also has spas on Grove Avenue and Staples Mill Road.
Bird scooters flying back into Richmond
The electric scooter giant, whose unannounced launch in Richmond last year prompted the creation of regulations for the dockless, on-demand vehicles, is giving it another go in the city.
You can’t beat a babka: Jewish bakery to rise in Carver
“I figured this is the place to finally put my name over the door, open up and once again be on my own,” said owner Claudia Strobing, who’s had a career in baking.
Former Black Swan Books space reopens as Capitol Market Cafe
With a newly opened café in a former Fan bookstore, a local businessman also has his sights set on Scott’s Addition.