Michael Thompson

United cuts jobs at RIC

The airline is laying off more than 60 workers at the Richmond airport as part of a larger effort to save money.

Cafe chain snags space in Manchester

Urban Farmhouse Cary St 3

Keeping up with a brisk expansion pace, local cafe concept Urban Farmhouse has picked up space for its sixth location and will open in Manchester this summer.

Minty startup tackles pest problem

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When mice started taking over his home, a local real estate appraiser teamed up with a VCU professor and created a new way to deal with the problem.

Old family shop starts new chapter in Ashland

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After more than 60 years with a single location in rural Rockbridge County, a family-owned country store is moving into Ashland’s Bass Pro Shops-anchored retail center.

Salon grows into third location

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With locations in the Libbie-Grove area and in Short Pump, a local salon is adding another spot in a West End shopping center.