A local fitness studio brand is closing its Church Hill location and heading to the Southside.
Sports & Recreation
Rocketts Landing boat club under new ownership
Four local entrepreneurs have set sail on their next venture, this time running a boat club out of a marina on the James River.
Indoor minigolf tees off downtown
The owners of a downtown pool hall have opened their newest entertainment concept next door.
Ropes course rising on outskirts of local golf club
Tucked away off the cart path at Independence Golf Club, hidden among the trees, a small construction crew is busy erecting the region’s newest recreational venue.
Amateur baseball league franchise on deck for Colonial Heights
As the prospect of a new baseball stadium in Richmond remains up in the air, a new team from a league that helped develop the likes of Justin Verlander and Ryan Zimmerman will play ball next year in the Tri-Cities.
Gym chain Life Time eyeing space at Stony Point Fashion Park
The Southside mall may be close to reeling in a big new tenant to fill one of its larger vacancies.
Coliseum closure sends WWE to VSU
As this year’s quiet closure of the Richmond Coliseum has sent events traditionally held there to alternate venues, one of Central Virginia’s newest arenas has taken the opportunity to wrestle away one of the region’s more frequent touring attractions.
Flying Squirrels going big with 4-day all-star bash
A minor league baseball all-star game hasn’t made a stop in Richmond since 1992, back in the days when The Diamond wasn’t considered aged and the city’s baseball team was the Triple-A Richmond Braves.
Topgolf thinking small with planned addition to Westwood facility
With its 3-story driving range and towering nets taking shape on Westwood Avenue, the company also is eyeing a 14-hole mini-golf course on the site. It’ll be only the third such location in the company’s national footprint, joining Dallas and Chicago.
British Swim School dives into Richmond
The British are coming. You’d better grab goggles and a towel.