Two new gyms are looking to muscle their way into the Richmond exercise market.
Gym owners take fitness craze by the horns
Sports & Recreation
Sports facility raises a toast to new bar
A local sports complex now has more room for post-game celebrations.
Defense startup’s tactics get warm response
The pop and hiss of rifle fire and the deafening, 130-decibel blast of occasional airsoft grenades are music to the ears of the entrepreneurs behind a Midlothian startup.
Water sports park plan hits choppy water
If Doug Hackman gets his way, water skiers will be zooming around a new park in Chesterfield County by April. But first he has to get past the county government.
Wheels in motion for 2 cycling gyms
Hampton Roads-based Tidal Wheel gets off to a quick start in Richmond with plans for one location in the West End and sights set on another.
Can 2 new soccer teams score sponsors?
RVA FC and Chesterfield United FC have begun their inaugural seasons, but they’re competing for dollars in a crowded Richmond sports scene.
Council shifts city’s line on Redskins deal
City Council member Chris Hilbert’s proposal to ask the Bon Secours health system to pay an extra $1 million over 10 years is unanimously approved.
City makes lateral toss on Redskins deal
Richmond’s Economic Development Authority, an organization that is separate from the city, is being used to bypass some of the red tape involved in development of the Redskins property to get it up and running for next summer’s training camp.
Council moves the chains on Redskins deal
The city council voted 7-2 Monday night to approve the general framework of a deal to bring the Washington Redskins training camp to Richmond with significant financial investment by Bon Secours.
Runners reroute to Richmond
Bowing to Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg made the controversial call about 5 p.m. Friday afternoon to cancel the New York City Marathon. Almost immediately, phones started ringing in Richmond.