Preceded by the demolition of four 60-year-old dormitory buildings, the next addition to the university’s MCV Campus ceremoniously kicked off construction last week.
VCU breaks ground on $87M facility
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Barre fitness studio readies launch in West End retail strip
Following recent arrivals to the fitness market in Church Hill and the Fan, the West End soon will have a new place where Richmonders can get in shape.
Another retailer shuts down Libbie-Patterson storefront
More retail space in the Near West End has become available after another local business moved out of the neighborhood.
Swim school, gym eye former Martin’s space in West End
A long-vacant building that once sold Goldfish crackers soon will house a Goldfish of a different sort.
Another Carytown clothier folding up shop
A women’s clothing boutique in a recently bought West Cary Street storefront announced it will close this summer, following its owner’s recent move to Texas.
Carytown shop taking tea parties up a notch
There’s a new brewing business on West Cary Street, and it’s not making beer or coffee.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 4.26.17
A design firm wins a Webby Award, Sports Backers’ Richmond half-marathon lands a title sponsor, and more from startups, nonprofits and other local businesses.
Maryland/Tidewater healthcare deal ripples through Richmond
A physical therapy company with a heavy Richmond presence has been acquired by a neighboring business in the Mid-Atlantic.
Art nonprofit expands studio space, launches printing truck
A local art studio is expanding its Scott’s Addition enclave and taking its work on the road with a mobile screen-printing truck dubbed S23 To-Go.
Delivery wars waging in Richmond
Thanks to the efforts of two retail giants, Richmonders will barely need to leave their houses to survive.
