Local adult novelties shop Taboo sold to Denver-based chain Romantix

The recent sale of local adult retailer Taboo included the property at 5100 Midlothian Turnpike, where the company’s South Richmond store is located. (Jack Jacobs photo)Shortly after closing one of its Henrico stores, a local adult novelties chain has been acquired by an out-of-town company.Taboo, w
Read MoreWilliam Barret House to become new downtown HQ for local IT staffing firm

The building dates back to the 1840s. (Mike Platania photo)A historic downtown home is set to become a local company’s new nerve center. Last month Ken Ampy and Sam Young bought the William Barret House at 15 S. 5th St. for $1.25 million, with plans to convert the property into the new headquarters
Read MoreSkincare franchise GLO30 inks first Richmond-area lease in Short Pump Station

A GLO30 studio is set to hit Short Pump Station. (Photo courtesy GLO30)Short Pump will soon have some extra glow with the first planned regional location of a national skincare studio franchise. GLO30, which offers a range of skincare treatments, from high-frequency facials to microdermabrasion, LED
Read MoreThe Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 6.17.25

Mike Frontiero, chief communications officer of the American Revolution 250 Commission, is stepping down.Rodney Jefferson joined Melone Hatley as a litigation attorney.Renita Sommers joined Hospitality Real Estate Counselors as vice president.Peyton Mills joined Boone Homes as a sales assistant.Kris
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The Richmond Coliseum has been closed since 2019. (BizSense file images)As Henrico gauges interest from developers in reviving its arena-anchored GreenCity project, some interest has already been shown to the city of Richmond in keeping a regional arena downtown – including by way of a potential reh
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Fox journalist writes new book on Elizabeth Van Lew, the Church Hill abolitionist and socialite spy who helped end slavery.
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Bubbles Con founder Brian Baynes starts his own bookstore in Church Hill.
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Legendary comedian Paula Poundstone heads to The Tin Pan for one night only.
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New high-rise in Shockoe Bottom owes its design inspiration to a classic Richmond bakery.
Read More Ghost kitchen ChefSuite shutting down on Broad

ChefSuite is closing its doors on West Broad Street at the end of July. (Mike Platania photos)A ghost kitchen near Willow Lawn is going dark after two years. ChefSuite, which leases kitchen space to to-go restaurant concepts at 4711 W. Broad St., will close at the end of July.“ChefSuite is currently
Read MoreN.J. financial firm plants Richmond flag with acquisition of longtime local advisor Miller Financial

The Miller Financial Services team. (Courtesy Bleakley)After starting his wealth management practice in Richmond 38 years ago, Jeff Miller recently made a move he never expected to make.His West End firm Miller Financial Services became part of Bleakley Financial Group this spring, through an acquis
Read MoreNew local startup launches app for pickup sports

Three local software developers are getting the ball rolling on a new sports-based startup. The main feed on the Pickup app. (Photos courtesy Sheikh Uddin)Sheikh Uddin, Mahir Rahman and Prakash Chatlani last month launched Pickup, an app for users to schedule and join in on local-to-Richmond pickup
Read MoreThe Agenda: Local government briefs for 6.16.25

The Genito Crossing redevelopment project would feature 112 townhomes. The current proposal has fewer units than a previous plan that included apartment units. (County documents)Two residential projects near Brandermill to come before Planning CommissionThe Chesterfield Planning Commission is slated
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ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road231128607 Whirlaway Drive$197,0407/14/202512:30 PMEquity Trustees231127302 Key Deer court$259,7086/16/202510:00 AMJames A. Evans2311414907 Colony Oak Terr$555,8098/14/202512:30 PMVylia Solutions – Virginia
Read More Empty Nordstrom building at Short Pump mall to become region’s first House of Sport location

Dick’s House of Sport features things like climbing walls and batting cages in addition to athletic apparel and gear. (Courtesy Dick’s Sporting Goods)The long-vacant former Nordstrom building at Short Pump Town Center has scored a new tenant.Dick’s Sporting Goods is teeing up a location of its relat
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“Misericordia” and “The Ballad of Wallis Island” are greatly different entertainments set in pastoral paradises, and both well worthwhile.
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“Finding Edna Lewis” to be featured on "Today" show this Juneteenth.
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With her granddaughter's help, singer Ella Hanshaw's "lonesome housewife country" lives on.
Read More Rite Aid planning to close store at Broad and Belvidere

The Rite Aid at 520 W. Broad St. is slated to close as the drugstore chain reduces its footprint during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (Jack Jacobs photo)Amid its ongoing bankruptcy, Rite Aid is shutting down a long-running outpost at a prominent city crossroads.The drugstore chain’s location at 520 W.
Read MoreRV dealership family homestead near CCV’s James River Course listed at $5M

The nearly 10,000-square-foot house at 203 Randolph Square Lane includes a heated pool and putting green. (Photos courtesy CVRMLS)The former homestead of a family of RV dealers has hit the market for the first time – golf simulator and practice green included.The nearly 10,000-square-foot house at 2
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