Lobster roll chain opens in Midlo, comes back for seconds in Short Pump

Mason’s recently opened its first local spot in Midlothian. (BizSense file photo)Fresh off cracking open a Midlothian location, a lobster roll restaurant chain has already secured its next spot in the Richmond region. Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is preparing to open a Short Pump location at 11761 W
Read MoreCentury-old Richmond Broom Co. building in Shockoe set for condo conversion

The brick building was historically a broom factory. (Mike Platania photo)A century-old Shockoe Bottom building that years ago was home to a cleaning supplies manufacturer is getting a cleanup of its own. Work recently began on a residential conversion of the former Richmond Broom Co. building at 22
Read MoreLocal couple brings new-to-market preschool chain to Powhatan

Ivybrook Academy recently opened a new location in Powhatan. The half-day preschool is at 480 Winter Place Way. (Courtesy Powhatan County Economic Development)A local couple has added a North Carolina-based preschool chain to the region’s mix of early-education offerings.Franchisees Alisa and Brad M
Read MoreThe Docket: Local court roundup for 10.24.24

Chesterfield Circuit CourtFC Marketplace, LLC v. The Millionaire CEO LLC and Shonae Irene JonesPlaintiff says defendant is in default of a business loan and seeks judgment of $31,473.44.Attorneys: Jamie Glick of Friedman, Framme & ThrushFiled: 10/8/2024CL24003892Brandermill Community Association, In
Read MoreLumber Liquidators founder: Revived brand to remain HQ’d in Henrico for now

The storefront at 8818 W. Broad St., where the Lumber Liquidators sign has recently been added next to the LL Flooring name.The Lumber Liquidators brand is back in Richmond.Revived in recent weeks after the bankruptcy sale of its successor brand LL Flooring, the first glimpse of the return of Lumber
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Famed concert organist Olivier Latry breaks in a new grand instrument in Richmond. The post Listen to the Heart appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More Her Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Caitlin Cherry’s “Eigengrau” at the ICA at VCU explores the exploitation of Black femme bodies in the social media age.The post Her Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read MoreVUU scales back apartments plan, says it will fully preserve hospital building

A smaller and shorter apartment building is now planned beside the old Richmond Community Hospital building, which would be fully preserved and repurposed. (Images courtesy VUU)Responding to pushback to proposals that would have razed all or part of the old Richmond Community Hospital building, Virg
Read MoreChesterfield Towne Center put up for sale

The Chesterfield mall dates back nearly 50 years. (Images courtesy Newmark)The area’s largest enclosed mall is up for grabs. Chesterfield Towne Center was listed for sale in recent weeks, per a marketing flier from brokerage Newmark. The 1 million-square-foot mall off Midlothian Turnpike dates back
Read MoreChick-fil-A expands locally with new spot in eastern Henrico

The new Chick-fil-A at 4808 Nine Mile Road in Henrico County. The fast-food chain opened the location Thursday. (Jack Jacobs photo)Chick-fil-A has grown its local flock with a new outpost in eastern Henrico.The fast-food chain opened at 4808 Nine Mile Road on Thursday.The nearly 5,000-square-foot Ch
Read MoreThe R&D Dept.: Local patent roundup for 10.23.24

Aerosol-generating System With MotorPatent No. 12115307An aerosol-generating system may include a liquid storage portion configured to hold aerosol-forming substrate, a vaporizer, and a pump. The liquid storage portion includes a movable wall and an outlet. The vaporizer includes a heating element h
Read MoreTom Leonard’s plans expansion, more locations as new generation takes helm

TJ Leonard, on left, and Tom Leonard of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market. (Jack Jacobs photos)With a new Leonard at the till, Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market is headed for growth mode.Plans are in the works to expand the square footage of the Short Pump grocery store, as well as open additional locations
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A round-up of parties, parades and tours for the season of Samhain. The post Halloween Happenings appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More 12 Movies to See at the Virginia Film Festival

The state's premiere film festival begins in Charlottesville on Oct. 30.The post 12 Movies to See at the Virginia Film Festival appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read MoreQ&As with Richmond’s mayoral candidates: Read all 5 parts here

Get caught up on our Q&A series with the five candidates running for mayor in Richmond. Click any of the names below to read each installment.Andreas AddisonDanny AvulaMichelle MosbyMaurice NeblettHarrison RodayThe post Q&As with Richmond’s mayoral candidates: Read all 5 parts here appeared first on
Read MoreData center project on Hanover-Ashland line gets town approval, awaits county consideration

The Iron Horse data center project would be built on a site split between Ashland and Hanover. (Town documents)A Northern Virginia developer’s plan to build a data center complex on the Hanover-Ashland line has achieved the first of two needed cross-jurisdictional milestones, though it will have to
Read MoreSkincare clinic opens anew in The Fan after closing original location during pandemic

Kay Ferguson has reopened Skin + Beauty Haus in a new location in the Fan. (Jack Jacobs photo)A local skincare company has resurrected its brick-and-mortar business with a new location in the Fan, a few years after pandemic pressures closed its original spot in Jackson Ward.The Skin + Beauty Haus is
Read MoreCity opens housing resource center at Chamberlayne Ave. shelter

Mayor Levar Stoney cuts the ribbon on the housing resource center at 1900 Chamberlayne Ave. alongside officials with the city and Salvation Army. (Jonathan Spiers photos)Nearly a year after opening a new long-term home for Richmond’s cold-weather shelter in Northside, city leaders returned to 1900 C
Read MoreAtlantic Union strikes biggest deal yet with acquisition of Maryland’s Sandy Spring Bank

The Sandy Spring deal would mark Atlantic Union’s largest ever acquisition.Richmond’s biggest bank is about to get a lot bigger.Downtown-based Atlantic Union Bank announced on Monday its plans to acquire Maryland-based Sandy Spring Bank, a transaction that will create a $39 billion regional banking
Read MoreThe Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 10.22.24

Joining Sands Anderson:Scott Pontius is chief operating officer.Christopher S. Schuster is Counsel.Kyle D. Eldridge is an associate.James Finch joined Napier Realtors ERA as a sales associate.Sylvia Diersen joined Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville Real Estate as a Realtor.Agents joining Long & Foster R
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