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.
Bird scooters flying back into Richmond
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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.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 10.10.19
Changes announced in the C-suite at Dominion, two local bank execs score increased pay packages and while a local REIT drops $6.7 million for some real estate in South Carolina.
Hardywood, Bingo Beer Co. win awards at Great American Beer Festival
Two local breweries got some love at the nation’s biggest craft beer festival over the weekend.
Hot yoga studio stretches out to Reynolds Crossing
A Shockoe Slip yoga studio is rolling its mat westward for a second location.
Shuttered bank branch gets some shutter speed
From the outside, the former TowneBank building at 5011 Brook Road looks vacant and unused. But behind the blank façade, the nondescript building is serving as the home base for a military veteran and his ambitious photography project about the country’s national parks.
RVA 25: The 2019 class stands tall atop 1717 (slideshow)
A wave of newcomers came crashing onto this year’s RVA 25 list of the most rapidly growing local companies. Learn more about this year’s class and view photos from the reception at the 1717 Innovation Center.
Hanover coffee cart goes brick-and-mortar
What started as a coffee stand in a Hanover hospital has grown into a permanent shop.
Veil lifted on planned Scott’s Addition food hall
A restaurant group from D.C. is bringing a new food and beverage trend to the booming city neighborhood, with a local brewery in tow as its anchor tenant.