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Tran family's Vietnamese restaurant to debut over Labor Day weekend in acclaimed Fan district spot
Why it matters: A beloved Fan district corner changes hands, trading acclaimed farm-to-table dining for family-run Vietnamese food.
Virginia ABC issues convenience grocery license for 1387 W Broad St
Why it matters: Virginia's alcohol rules mean this new convenience store can sell beer and wine but not liquor, which stays in state-run stores.
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control license issued for the Broad Rock Boulevard restaurant
Why it matters: A new Salvadoran restaurant is cleared to open in Richmond's Broad Rock neighborhood, giving residents a new dining option.
New soccer-focused coffee bar clears regulatory hurdle for 1365 Overbrook Road
Why it matters: Richmond gains a soccer-first bar as the sport's U.S. audience keeps growing.
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority issues restaurant license for 6135 Midlothian Turnpike
Why it matters: If Enigma opens, Midlothian Turnpike gains a new restaurant and lounge — but the license doesn't guarantee the doors ever open.
Year-old pizza pop-up becomes a brick-and-mortar shop at 3001 W Clay St
Why it matters: A new independent pizzeria bets that counter-service nostalgia can stick on a Scott's Addition corner that has churned through tenants.
City has approved 7,475 housing units through case-by-case permits since Richmond 300
Why it matters: Richmond's housing supply depends on a case-by-case permit process — a code refresh could change how fast the city grows.
The 1930s Byrd Park nursing home would become 131 units, 30% affordable, as the nonprofit moves to Hanover County
Why it matters: If the City Council approves, the century-old Byrd Park nursing home becomes 131 apartments, 30% income-restricted, and a historic Richmond institution moves to the suburbs.