A push by two local businesses – a chain of coworking spaces and a men’s clothing retailer – to create two new types of ABC licenses has made its way to Ralph Northam’s desk.
Coworking booze bill clears GA; awaits Northam’s signature
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Rezoning sought for new ABC HQ
Plans to relocate a state agency’s headquarters from the city to the suburbs appear to be moving forward, which could free up real estate eyed for a new baseball stadium.
Coworking booze bill’s scope expanded to include “bespoke” clothiers
Last month, a local chain of coworking venues that sought legislative help had a bill introduced to get the Virginia ABC off its back.
Updated: Local developer proposes Coliseum redevelopment alternative dubbed ‘Navy Hill Yards’
As the fate of one proposal to redevelop the Coliseum and surrounding area remains in apparent limbo, a local developer is offering an alternate proposal to reinvigorate the 10-block stretch of downtown.
Council votes to rename Boulevard for Arthur Ashe
One of the city’s main arterial roads soon will have a new name.
Police equestrian center bids come in $1M over budget
Efforts to provide a new home for the Richmond Police Mounted Unit have hit a hurdle, as preliminary bids for a planned equestrian center to replace the unit’s stables on Brook Road all came in at more than $1 million over budget.
Brook Road bike lane, scooter startups get vote of support from council
Alternative transportation was a big theme at City Hall Monday night as City Council voted on two long-delayed ordinances that will change how some Richmonders can get around.
Brook Road bike lane, Boulevard proposals headed to City Council
Proposals to block a Northside bike lane from being installed and to rename a major arterial road in the city are on their way to Richmond City Council.
Beer-friendly coworking spaces push back at ABC
After a crackdown by the state’s alcohol regulator forced it to shelve its happy hours, a local coworking brand looks to the General Assembly for help.
Crowded road ahead for city bike share program
As regulations to legalize dockless electric scooters and bicycles in Richmond make their way through City Hall, questions remain as to the effectiveness and fate of the city’s own bike share program.