Kokonut Grill closes in the Fan, to be replaced by second Akoya Kitchen location

The space sits at Main Street’s intersection with South Morris. (Mike Platania photo)Min Ho Im and Min Hyeok Im are making a habit of picking up where Kokonut Grill left off.The brothers are preparing to open a new location of their Akoya Kitchen Japanese fusion restaurant at 1201 W. Main St., a spa
Read MoreHenrico-based physical therapy clinic expands to Chesterfield with acquisition

Vinny and Janie Schneider of the Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. (Courtesy Janine Schneider)More than two years after buying their first physical therapy center near Innsbrook, a husband-and-wife team has expanded south of the river with the purchase of another practice.Janie and Vi
Read MoreConvenience store chain RaceTrac planning new location near Chester

RaceTrac, a chain of convenience stores and gas stations, is seeking to rezone a property near Chester to build a new location. (Courtesy RaceTrac)An undeveloped property near Chester that’s been held for years by a local hotelier is now being positioned for a convenience store.RaceTrac is planning
Read MoreThe Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 4.29.26

Chris Vinyard joined Miles & Stockbridge as a principal.Sarah K. Knarzer joined Christian & Barton as an associate.Savannah Morgan has been promoted to intake specialist team lead with Melone Hatley.Kevin T. Hadden joined Wind Law as personal injury attorney.Jim Harrison joined Joyner Fine Propertie
Read MoreFluoride spike at Richmond water plant reignites calls for regional management

Richmond’s water treatment plant beside the James River. (Image courtesy City of Richmond)A spike in fluoride levels during a pump install at Richmond’s water treatment plant last week went unreported for days and has prompted neighboring counties to repeat calls for a cooperative approach to water
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The film “Chasing Cambodia” captures a cyclist’s epic journey to discover his heritage.
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Art 180’s co-founder Marlene Paul steps down, creating space for the organization’s next steps.
Read More Local wealth advisor Cary Street Partners sells majority stake to private equity firm

Cary Street Partners is headquartered in Riverfront Plaza in downtown Richmond. An acquisition-hungry local investment advisory firm is taking on new private equity backing to allow it to offer a payout to some of its previous investors and give it fuel for continued growth.Cary Street Partners, whi
Read MoreHousing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End

The apartments as they would appear along Mosby Street. (Images courtesy Project:Homes)A local housing nonprofit is planning what it believes will be the first modularly constructed apartments in Richmond through a collaboration with an out-of-town builder and a local housing peer.Project:Homes is w
Read MoreNorfolk coffee company to open first Richmond location on W. Broad St.

Coalescence Coffee is slotting in at 23 W. Broad St. (Jackie DiBartolomeo photo)A coffee shop out of Hampton Roads is coming to downtown Richmond.Coalescence Coffee Co., based in Norfolk’s Railroad District, plans to open a cafe at 23 W. Broad St., a 5,000-square-foot space previously occupied by th
Read MoreThe Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.28.25

The top floor of the building proposed at Patterson and Libbie would be office space that also has an outdoor terrace. (City documents)Libbie-Patterson mixed-use project, BPOL tax exemption hike on City Council agendaRichmond City Council meets Monday starting with a budget workshop at 1 p.m. and an
Read MoreChesterfield unveils draft land-use plan for Route 10 corridor north of courthouse area

Chesterfield officials are proposing a new land-use plan for a 3.5-mile segment of Iron Bridge Road, north of the county’s courthouse area. (BizSense file)Chesterfield officials are working on land-use guidelines for a 3.5-mile stretch of Iron Bridge Road between the county airport and Chippenham Pa
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ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road231122205 Turtle Hill Place$250,381n/an/aProfessional Foreclosure Corp of VA231133861 Reeds Landing Circle$85,0005/21/20259:30 AMSamuel I White232361900 Celia Crescent$279,3605/8/202510:00 AMCommonwealth T
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A live music series at the ICA at VCU pairs nationally touring artists with Virginia ensembles.
Read More Mayor defends pay hikes for city employees as budget review process rolls on

Mayor Danny Avula responds to questions from Councilmember Sarah Abubaker and attendees at Wednesday’s district meeting. (Jonathan Spiers photo)After weeks of debate among City Councilmembers and administrators over potential adjustments to Richmond’s proposed budget, Mayor Danny Avula got a chance
Read MoreThe Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 4.25.25

TOP SALE10 S 14th LLC purchased 27 units at 8 & 10 S. 14th St. in Richmond for $2.75 million. Ryan Rilee and Lory Markham with One South Commercial represented the seller.TOP THREE LEASES#1 Luxury Furniture leased 20,750 square feet at 1100 Dinwiddie Ave. in Richmond. Danny Holly with Cushman & Wake
Read MoreFlagstop Car Wash continues private equity-fueled growth with three new locations

Flagstop’s location on Ironbridge Road in Chesterfield is one of 24 in the region. (Photos courtesy Flagstop)Richmond’s biggest car wash chain has just added three new locations to its ranks, including two it acquired from competitors and one it built from scratch. Flagstop Car Wash announced earlie
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Looking west down the main VCU-area stretch of West Grace Street. (BizSense file photo)It’s April. College-bound high school seniors are locking in where they’ll be spending their freshman year.If it were a beauty contest, University of Richmond might be the choice since in 2024 the Princeton Review
Read More Slipek: Five blocks of West Grace have become VCU’s ‘campus Main Street’

Looking west down the main VCU-area stretch of West Grace Street. (BizSense file photo)It’s April. College-bound high school seniors are locking in where they’ll be spending their freshman year.If it were a beauty contest, University of Richmond might be the choice since in 2024 the Princeton Review
Read MoreThe DeedBook: Local property transfers for 4.25.25

LocationSale DateSellerBuyerAmountChesterfield5100 Ecoff Ave4/21/2025Patton J DaleCarver Deardrian B & McMillan Lene A Hung & Hunt Khalim T$315,000900 Southlake Blvd4/15/2025Chesterfield Imports Inc900 Southlake Boulevard LLC$1,020,000324 Browns Hill Court4/15/2025Dillaman Enterprises324 Browns Hill
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