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Ukrop's gets a bigger footprint inside Richmond-area Kroger

A renovated Midlothian Kroger will soon feature a dedicated section for Ukrop's favorites.

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The Kroger on Midlothian near Winterfield is getting a bigger and bolder section for Ukrop&#x27;s products. Why it matters: It&#x27;s like Ukrop&#x27;s Super Markets never left us.

Inside the Italian market tucked into a Church Hill garage

Giorno Market is bring Euro summer to Richmond with imported Italian goods, peachy umbrellas and no AC.

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Sabrina here. The closest thing to an Italian summer in Richmond might be a converted garage in Church Hill.Why it matters: Almost everything at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Giorno Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/giornomarket/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="65986078-f114-408c-bd3d-a97c6e941fea" data-vars-headline="Inside the Italian market tucked into a Church Hill garage" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/giornomarket/?hl=en" target="_blank">Giorno Market</a> is imported from Italy, its peachy umbrellas are reminiscent of those on the Amalfi Coast and the lack of AC will make you feel very European in no time.

Richmond restaurant hit with erroneous $60K water bill

Her usual bill is about $1,500, but a meter issue led to a $58,486 charge and a cash crunch.

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A Richmond restaurant owner says the city mistakenly pulled roughly $60,000 from her bank account this week for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="utility bill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/07/08/richmond-dpu-utility-billing-problems-new-system-payments-account-numbers" data-vars-content-id="1c440395-771c-4e8c-bb8c-1adac040b2f5" data-vars-headline="Richmond restaurant hit with erroneous $60K water bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/07/08/richmond-dpu-utility-billing-problems-new-system-payments-account-numbers" target="_self">utility bill</a> that typically would&#x27;ve been around $1,500.Why it matters: The erroneous charge left <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Harry&#x27;s at Hofheimer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/10/16/scotts-addition-speakeasy" data-vars-content-id="1c440395-771c-4e8c-bb8c-1adac040b2f5" data-vars-headline="Richmond restaurant hit with erroneous $60K water bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/10/16/scotts-addition-speakeasy" target="_self">Harry&#x27;s at Hofheimer</a> owner Natalie McNamara scrambling to get her money back and raised fresh questions about the city&#x27;s billing system amid ongoing problems.

Chesterfield bucks Richmond-area trend with lower-density plan

Its draft plan would cut residential density 9.6% as neighboring localities embrace denser growth.

Chesterfield expects to add more than 100,000 residents by 2050. But its proposed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-term plan" data-vars-click-url="https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/chesterfieldcounty-va-planmod/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-683" data-vars-content-id="ea6c7aba-aa20-4a0d-870b-0b7b2e055277" data-vars-headline="Chesterfield bucks Richmond-area trend with lower-density plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/chesterfieldcounty-va-planmod/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-683" target="_blank">long-term plan</a> calls for less residential density countywide, not more. Why it matters: Chesterfield&#x27;s approach to growth stands out in the region. <ul><li>While <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Richmond" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/08/17/richmond-zoning-code-draft-three-duplexes-housing-corridors" data-vars-content-id="ea6c7aba-aa20-4a0d-870b-0b7b2e055277" data-vars-headline="Chesterfield bucks Richmond-area trend with lower-density plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/08/17/richmond-zoning-code-draft-three-duplexes-housing-corridors" target="_self">Richmond</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Henrico" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/08/06/lakeside-garden-district-mixed-use-development-traffic" data-vars-content-id="ea6c7aba-aa20-4a0d-870b-0b7b2e055277" data-vars-headline="Chesterfield bucks Richmond-area trend with lower-density plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/08/06/lakeside-garden-district-mixed-use-development-traffic" target="_self">Henrico</a> have explored adding more housing in neighborhoods and commercial corridors, Chesterfield is moving in the other direction.</li></ul>

Amazon gears up for drone delivery in Richmond area

The Prime Air service could deliver eligible orders to Richmond-area customers in under an hour.

Amazon is revving up to bring drone delivery to the Richmond area. Why it matters: The service — already available in 10 U.S. cities — promises to get some orders to customers in as little as 30 minutes.

The Richmond side hustle you can do from home

Poplin says nearly 600 laundry pros have washed 1.2 million pounds for Richmond-area customers.

Some Richmonders are turning laundry into a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="side hustle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/04/17/virginias-gig-workers-statistics" data-vars-content-id="dc1ed364-e33e-4d75-8669-a3b7f99577ae" data-vars-headline="The Richmond side hustle you can do from home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/04/17/virginias-gig-workers-statistics" target="_self">side hustle</a> to help bring in extra cash. Why it matters: Unlike food delivery or other gig jobs, laundry service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Poplin" data-vars-click-url="https://poplin.co/" data-vars-content-id="dc1ed364-e33e-4d75-8669-a3b7f99577ae" data-vars-headline="The Richmond side hustle you can do from home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://poplin.co/" target="_blank">Poplin</a> can be done largely from home, making it an option for parents and others in need of flexible work.

Bon Temps brings Creole-Caribbean flavors to Bon Air

The new restaurant serves flavorful seafood, pimento cheese beignets and a standout happy hour.

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Karri here, freshly back from finally trying <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bon Temps" data-vars-click-url="https://bontempsrva.com/" data-vars-content-id="2161782f-5bba-4383-b144-60547ce76d80" data-vars-headline="Bon Temps brings Creole-Caribbean flavors to Bon Air" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bontempsrva.com/" target="_blank">Bon Temps</a>, the Creole-Caribbean restaurant that opened earlier this year in Bon Air. Why it matters: While the bistro doesn&#x27;t have a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="True Blood" data-vars-click-url="https://trueblood.fandom.com/wiki/Bon_Temps,_Louisiana" data-vars-content-id="2161782f-5bba-4383-b144-60547ce76d80" data-vars-headline="Bon Temps brings Creole-Caribbean flavors to Bon Air" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://trueblood.fandom.com/wiki/Bon_Temps,_Louisiana" target="_blank">True Blood</a>&quot; theme (which feels like a missed opportunity, tbh), it&#x27;s serving up delicious cuisine, making it worthy of a trip.

VCU projects will transform Richmond's MCV campus

A new dental school and proposed hospital tower will bring years of construction near MCV.

VCU is preparing for two major construction projects on the MCV campus. Why it matters: Consider this your first warning for future traffic headaches around VCU Medical Center and a changing Richmond skyline.

Henrico rethinks Lakeside's future after plan backlash

Officials will revisit a plan designed to add housing and make the corridor safer for walking.

Henrico officials last month unveiled an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ambitious proposal" data-vars-click-url="https://henrico.gov/pdfs/planning/LakesideavenueCorridorStudy_260511FINAL.pdf" data-vars-content-id="9cf54d90-c129-45e1-8e8b-8a6066fec994" data-vars-headline="Henrico rethinks Lakeside&#x27;s future after plan backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://henrico.gov/pdfs/planning/LakesideavenueCorridorStudy_260511FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">ambitious proposal</a> to reimagine the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lakeside" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/09/03/henrico-garden-district-lakeside-avenue" data-vars-content-id="9cf54d90-c129-45e1-8e8b-8a6066fec994" data-vars-headline="Henrico rethinks Lakeside&#x27;s future after plan backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/09/03/henrico-garden-district-lakeside-avenue" target="_self">Lakeside</a> corridor as part of the county&#x27;s new 20-year growth plan. Why it matters: The Board of Supervisors last week stripped the proposal from the long-term plan following pushback from some residents and business owners.

Civita Italia is now open with handmade pasta in Short Pump

The GreenGate restaurant serves handmade pasta, Italian cocktails and classic entrees nightly.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="EAT Restaurant Partners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/06/26/lucky-af-short-pump-sushi-opening-forest-hill" data-vars-content-id="08c947de-8f39-473e-aac5-0178e575112b" data-vars-headline="Civita Italia is now open with handmade pasta in Short Pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/06/26/lucky-af-short-pump-sushi-opening-forest-hill" target="_self">EAT Restaurant Partners</a>&#x27; swanky new Italian spot, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Civita Italia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.civitaitalia.com/" data-vars-content-id="08c947de-8f39-473e-aac5-0178e575112b" data-vars-headline="Civita Italia is now open with handmade pasta in Short Pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.civitaitalia.com/" target="_blank">Civita Italia</a>, is here. Why it matters: The restaurant brings homemade pasta and upscale Italian fare to Short Pump — and reunites the team that brought The Blue Goat to Richmond 15 years ago.

Richmond's controversial beaver mural is coming down

New owners are replacing the decade-old Taboo artwork with a less controversial cat mural.

The beaver is going away. Why it matters: The &quot;Feed Ur Beaver&quot; mural on the front of a South Richmond sex shop sparked <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outrage" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wtvr.com/2015/05/15/taboo-adult-bookstore-feedurbeaver-mural-controversy" data-vars-content-id="42316409-9a1f-4900-931c-62ce3904cafc" data-vars-headline="Richmond&#x27;s controversial beaver mural is coming down" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wtvr.com/2015/05/15/taboo-adult-bookstore-feedurbeaver-mural-controversy" target="_blank">outrage</a>, jokes and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="international" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-3084749/Outrage-artists-paint-mural-woman-feeding-beaver-adult-bookstore.html" data-vars-content-id="42316409-9a1f-4900-931c-62ce3904cafc" data-vars-headline="Richmond&#x27;s controversial beaver mural is coming down" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-3084749/Outrage-artists-paint-mural-woman-feeding-beaver-adult-bookstore.html" target="_blank">international</a> attention when it went up more than a decade ago.

Nightingale celebrates 10 years with a tattoo pop-up

The first 20 customers can get free Nightingale-inspired flash ink at Sunday's pop-up.

Richmond&#x27;s own <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/09/01/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches" data-vars-content-id="49e71a8e-152b-4b02-b6c7-3b7ecba88b12" data-vars-headline="Nightingale celebrates 10 years with a tattoo pop-up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/09/01/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches" target="_self">Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches</a> is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Sunday with a tattoo pop-up — and free Nightingale-themed art for a few lucky locals. Why it matters: Businesses in other cities can celebrate anniversaries how they like, but Richmond is always going to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Richmond" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/10/04/dukes-mayo-tattoo-pop-up" data-vars-content-id="49e71a8e-152b-4b02-b6c7-3b7ecba88b12" data-vars-headline="Nightingale celebrates 10 years with a tattoo pop-up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/10/04/dukes-mayo-tattoo-pop-up" target="_self">Richmond</a>.

Virginia's cannabis tip line draws dozens of early complaints

Most of the first 46 reports allege illegal cannabis sales at vape shops across Virginia.

Virginia&#x27;s new &quot;illegal cannabis&quot; tip line received more than four dozen complaints in its first few weeks of operation, according to the state <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cannabis Control Authority" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/09/22/virginia-cannabis-patients-marijuana-sales-2025" data-vars-content-id="66622bee-da61-4761-9b80-c5da747efe0e" data-vars-headline="Virginia&#x27;s cannabis tip line draws dozens of early complaints" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/09/22/virginia-cannabis-patients-marijuana-sales-2025" target="_self">Cannabis Control Authority</a>.Why it matters: The state is collecting complaints nearly a year ahead of licensed recreational cannabis sales — and as it creates its enforcement system.

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Amazon gears up for drone delivery in Richmond area

Ukrop's gets a bigger footprint inside Richmond-area Kroger

The Richmond side hustle you can do from home

Bon Temps brings Creole-Caribbean flavors to Bon Air

VCU projects will transform Richmond's MCV campus