Richmond approves new homeless shelter beds

• They also approved an expansion of the existing cold weather shelter on Chamberlayne Avenue to 150 beds, which officials say will open Dec. 1.

Between the lines: Officials are hoping for a smoother winter than last year, when the city tried but failed to get its cold weather shelters open before temps dropped.

What we're watching: The expansion of the Chamberlayne Avenue facility, operated by the Salvation Army, drew opposition from some nearby business owners.

• They have threatened to take legal action to stop the project, per Richmond BizSense.