With a combined $9 million of construction and real estate acquisitions in the works or recently completed, two local private schools are making sizable moves to expand.
West End, Northside private schools plan multimillion-dollar renovations
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Scott’s Addition cidery puts lid on first canning venture
A local startup cider maker now has 10,000 new ways to quench Richmonders’ thirst.
Bike courier rolls out local delivery platform
In response to the emergence of national food-ordering apps like GrubHub and OrderUp in Richmond, a local delivery service is ramping up with an online venture of its own.
Self-serve bar adds wine to Scott’s Addition brew scene
A Richmond real estate agent will soon uncork the latest stop on Scott’s Addition’s booze map.
Va. distilleries vie for looser sales restrictions
Makers of whiskey, vodka and other liquors from around the state are making a political push in Richmond to level the playing field with beer- and wine-selling peers.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 1.18.17
Our popular news briefs are back after a brief holiday hiatus with a startup competition, various nonprofit grants and an introduction to the Richmond Beer Trail.
Sports Backers’ new wine-marathon blend to run through New Kent
Richmond’s biggest running race organizer has a new event in the works for those who like to bookend their workout with a little self-indulgence.
Denim shop expands in the Bottom
A Shockoe Bottom blue jean maker is doubling its space, in an effort to bring production in house.
Relay Foods to return grants following closure
An online grocer in the midst of shutting down its Richmond and Charlottesville operations will have to repay previously awarded government grants.
Ledbury folds up West End location, focuses on downtown
Some prime Patterson Avenue retail space will open up as the local shirt maker consolidates its West End outpost into its new flagship store.