Another downtown business has closed for good after a deal that would’ve put it under new ownership got soured by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown pool hall shutting down permanently
Sports & Recreation
CrossFit gym opens in new Henrico location, only to close due to coronavirus
The excitement of a new, larger location to accommodate a growing membership was dampened by the gym having to temporarily close two days later while the pandemic plays out.
Golf simulator venue opens in Westchester Commons
Kyle and Josh Engelken aren’t letting the coronavirus scare prevent them from leaping into the golf business.
Riverside Outfitters to begin peddling bike tours
The company, which already offers rafting, camping, climbing and other activities, is launching Riverside Cycling later this month.
Kickers spotlight first leg of City Stadium improvements
With its season opener set for later this month, the Richmond Kickers are unveiling the first of many improvements planned for its home turf south of Carytown.
YMCA embarks on $5M Manchester branch renovation
Months after completing similar upgrades to two of its branches, the YMCA of Greater Richmond is kicking off another multimillion-dollar renovation, this time in the Southside.
Capital Trail shuttle owners pump the brakes, seek to sell business
The owners of Cap Trail Bike Shuttle have called it quits, and hope to find someone else to pick up where they’re leaving off.
ABC breaks ground on new Hanover HQ; city site on deck for new baseball stadium
“The plans are to someday have a world-class stadium there that VCU and the Squirrels can use. They’re working through that right now,” Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday.
Fore! Richmond golf news roundup for 2019
Driving ranges, simulators and dormant courses coming back to life. Those were the overarching themes of local golf news during 2019.
Off the Clock 2019: A year’s worth of Downtime
From tending an olive farm along the French Riviera to competing in men’s physique contests, the pursuits of Richmond’s businesspeople outside the workplace took our Downtime series to unexpected places in 2019.