Michael Thompson

Music school kicks it up a notch

Passion Academy Daniel and Derek ftd

With off-stage help from some big names in Richmond business, a music and dance school near Innsbrook is expanding and looking ahead to its next location.

Gym chain widens its orbit

Planet Fitness ftd

As competition among national gym brands for local memberships heats up, a chain that recently went public is reinforcing its presence here with two new locations.

From The Mill to Church Hill

East End Theater ftd

The three owners behind a Bellevue restaurant are expanding into Church Hill, where they plan to open a new eatery in a recently renovated theater building.

Breweries rack up awards at annual competition

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Several local breweries brought home new additions to their trophy cabinets over the weekend after an annual craft beer competition at Devils Backbone.

Namaste, Scott’s Addition

Yoga Dojo McCavitt Davis ftd

As the neighborhood lines up apartments, restaurants, breweries and more, a pair of local yoga instructors are stepping onto the scene to bring a new studio to the area.

Rival cookie companies strike deal for sweet VCU spot

Campus Cookies space ftd

As the timer ticks on its VCU-owned kitchen, a local cookie delivery company is planning to take over a new Grace Street storefront, and the arrangement will cut out one of its competitors.

New apparel brand hoisting its flag

Winged Betty Orange ftd

A real estate agent has launched a new apparel line to celebrate the American woman, and the brand recently made an appearance at a Carytown shop.

Local businessman sues Uber over alleged assault

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A taxi driver hailed using the Uber app allegedly attacked a Chesterfield man and an associate during a trip in Manhattan, and the pair is going after the company for $1.25 million.