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Demolition begins at former Genworth campus to make way for massive Midtown64 development
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (426+ words) Mike Platania April 9, 2026 2 With heavy machinery humming on-site, the transformation of the former Genworth Financial campus in Henrico has begun in earnest. Earlier this week demolition crews started their work at the multibuilding, 45-acre site at 6604-6630 W. Broad St. Most notably,…...
The Fan's Sidewalk Cafe to replace sidewalk seating with revamped patio
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (418+ words) Mike Platania April 9, 2026 0 After 35 years in the Fan, Sidewalk Cafe is looking to make better use of its front porch." Last month the Giavos family, which founded and owns the restaurant at 2101 W. Main St. , filed a special-use permit application seeking…...
The Docket: Local court roundup for 4. 9. 26
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (580+ words) Richmond Biz Sense April 9, 2026 0 Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. B & A Behavior Services, Corp. d/b/a B & A Behavior Services; and Daimarel YS Perez Plaintiff says the Florida business is in default of a forward purchase agreement and seeks judgment in…...
Richmond startup Remission Medical lands $5 M from local private equity firm Blue Heron
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (890+ words) Jackie Di Bartolomeo April 9, 2026 0 A 4-year-old Richmond-based telehealth company has just closed on its biggest capital influx to date, courtesy of a local investment firm." Remission Medical, which offers virtual appointments for rheumatology care, recently closed on a $5 million investment…...
The R&D Dept. : Local patent roundup for 4. 8. 26
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (116+ words) Richmond Biz Sense Richmond Biz Sense April 8, 2026 0 Techniques To Perform Dynamic Call Center Authentication Utilizing A Contactless Card Patent No. 12596780 Techniques and systems to perform authentication utilizing a mini-application. Inventors: Francis Ogbennah (Baltimore, Md.); Katherine Mc Hugh (Richmond); Kevin Osborn (Newton…...
Swap Meet RVA to open first permanent market hub, event space near the Diamond
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1102+ words) Jackie Di Bartolomeo April 8, 2026 0 Cameron (left) and Deja Hadnot outside their new space for Swap Meet RVA. (Image courtesy the Hadnots) The couple behind one of Richmond's biggest swap meets are expanding their space and offerings after inking a lease…...
Developer Wilton aims to purchase 18th-century Woodward House in Shockoe
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (576+ words) Mike Platania April 8, 2026 0 One of the oldest buildings in the city is being eyed for new life by one of the area's more established development firms." The Wilton Cos. is under contract to purchase the Woodward House, the 18th-century building…...
Slideshow: Flying Squirrels play ball in new home at Car Max Park
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (544+ words) Jonathan Spiers April 8, 2026 0 A new era of Richmond baseball began Tuesday night, as the Richmond Flying Squirrels hosted their first home game at their new nest, Car Max Park. A sell-out crowd packed the brand-new ballpark, which has been two…...
Les Crepes restaurant in Henrico rebrands to Sebastian & Co. Bistro
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (613+ words) Jack Jacobs April 8, 2026 0 The Les Crepes in western Henrico recently rebranded to Sebastian & Co. Bistro, which has a new menu that'features sandwiches alongside entrees like steak and seafood dishes. (Courtesy Sebastian & Co. Bistro) A crepes-focused restaurant in Henrico's west end…...
Eyesore former Greyhound station on Arthur Ashe Blvd. sold to developer for $15 M
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (497+ words) Mike Platania April 7, 2026 0 A rendering of the development that's planned to replace the existing Greyhound station. (City documents) Just as the gates are set to open for the first game at Car Max Park, there's movement on a planned development…...