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Trader Joe’s, Onelife Fitness to Join $500M MXU Development in Richmond
Greenberg Gibbons announced that Trader Joe’s and Onelife Fitness are joining Midtown64 – a $500 million, 46-acre mixed-use destination in Richmond, Virginia. The first phase of development at Midtown64, which includes the project’s retail component, is expected to be completed in 2028. “Our vision for Midtown64 is...
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BizSense Beat: Shamin Hotels, Baltik’s Bagel, Chesterfield data centers
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR’s Morning Edition on Fridays. Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of Oct. 16, 2026:. Reported by BizSense’s Jonathan Spiers. Shamin Hotels is...
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Richmond Fed: Central Virginia small businesses optimistic, but not all of them
Central Virginia’s small businesses are feeling optimistic. That’s according to recent research by the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank, but not all have been so lucky. Manager John Murden opens the doors to Garnett's in the Fan on a sunny Thursday. The corner sandwich shop has a handful of tables, glass cases for freshly baked cakes and a cheap date night special. And the local favorite is celebrating a big milestone: 17 years in business this month.
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VCU construction focuses on new builds despite concerns for its aging facilities
The ONE VCU Master Plan expands major construction projects while largely opting to decommission old buildings rather than repair. VCU uses the Six-Year Capital Plan, prioritizing capital projects with large-scale construction and substantial funding. Funding for maintenance is state-derived while construction project reserves are sourced from the state, university and public-private partnership, according to the plan’s website.
Margaret Minnicks
Virginia's Haynes Furniture Store and The Dump are closing with a going-out-of-business sale
After 128 years in business, the family-owned Haynes Furniture and The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet are permanently closing all of their remaining store locations, according to WTVR 6 News.
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Check out these fall member deals from AAA Discounts and Rewards
RICHMOND, Va. -- Fall is in the air, and so are those discounts and rewards!. Whether you’re traveling, looking for creative gift ideas or doing some early holiday shopping, you’re in luck. Morgan Dean with AAA joined us in studio to tell us all about the member deals...
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NextEra Energy CEO defends merger during Virginia Chamber of Commerce event
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The head of NextEra Energy is defending a potential merger with Dominion Energy. CEO John Ketchum calling the potential merger a combination of holding companies valued at $67 billion and telling the audience why the deal should go through. “We’re in every part of the energy...
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Henrico weighs zoning rules for recreational marijuana businesses
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SpaceX launch dazzles Virginia’s skies
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A SpaceX rocket launch from Florida on Tuesday morning could be seen over Central Virginia. The launch happened just after 6:30 p.m. Shortly after, the rocket could be seen moving across the skies in the Richmond area. “A Falcon 9 rocket launched a robotic Dragon capsule...
Axios Richmond
Richmond's October heat fuels a regional power emergency
Richmond is sweltering through near-record October heat, just as the federal government has issued an emergency order to help keep the Mid-Atlantic's power grid running. Why it matters: The order is designed to prevent blackouts amid unusually high electricity demand — but that doesn't mean your lights are about to go out. Regional grid operator PJM says customers don't need to take any action right now. Driving the news: The U.S. Department of Energy issued the emergency order Monday, giving PJM additional tools to keep electricity flowing through Friday. The problem: Utilities typically schedule maintenance during cooler fall months, when electricity demand is lower. But this week, temperatures are expected to run 10–20 degrees above normal across PJM's territory, Dominion Energy spokesperson Jeremy Slayton tells Axios. The order allows PJM to tap additional power generation, temporarily exceed certain environmental permit restrictions and, as a last resort, direct data centers and other major electricity users to switch to backup generators. Threat level: Dominion's service area, which includes Richmond and Northern Virginia, was identified as one of three areas facing the most acute grid challenges across PJM's 13-state territory, along with the Baltimore and D.C. areas, according to the order. Yes, but: