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Virginia voters approve effort to redraw congressional map

Virginia Democrats' redistricting passes in vote that could shift Congress

The move positions Virginia as a key battleground in a national redistricting fight that could help determine control of the U.S. House.

Politics & Policy

Virginia voters approved a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redistricting measure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/21/virginia-redistricting-election-voter-confusion" data-vars-content-id="6eb66a27-e640-49ce-9f9e-e70036e7737d" data-vars-headline="Virginia voters approve effort to redraw congressional map" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/21/virginia-redistricting-election-voter-confusion" target="_self">redistricting measure</a> Tuesday, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AP reports," data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/virginia-special-general-results-question-1/" data-vars-content-id="6eb66a27-e640-49ce-9f9e-e70036e7737d" data-vars-headline="Virginia voters approve effort to redraw congressional map" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/virginia-special-general-results-question-1/" target="_blank">AP reports,</a> clearing the way for a new congressional map that could help Democrats flip multiple Republican-held districts.Why it matters: The move positions Virginia as a key battleground in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a national redistricting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/redistricting-illinois-indiana-trump-jeffries" data-vars-content-id="6eb66a27-e640-49ce-9f9e-e70036e7737d" data-vars-headline="Virginia voters approve effort to redraw congressional map" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/redistricting-illinois-indiana-trump-jeffries" target="_self">a national redistricting</a> fight that could help determine control of the U.S. House.

The "Taj Mahal" of Krogers is now open in Hanover

The $40M store spans 118,000 square feet and adds clothing, toys and more to grocery aisles.

Business

The largest Kroger in the Mid-Atlantic opened last week in Mechanicsville. Why it matters: The 118,000-plus-square-foot store sells toys, electronics, home goods, and has a clothing department, complete with a dressing room.

British royals plan Virginia stop for America's 250th

The king and queen plan a Virginia stop for the nation's 250th, with cultural events and visits planned.

News

The King and Queen of England are coming to Virginia at the end of April to celebrate America&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="250th anniversary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/09/virginia-250-richmond-events-museums-sailfest" data-vars-content-id="435b0b36-aace-49e4-a13d-fd07bfbf6467" data-vars-headline="British royals plan Virginia stop for America&#x27;s 250th" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/09/virginia-250-richmond-events-museums-sailfest" target="_self">250th anniversary</a>.Why it matters: That&#x27;s some posh sportsmanship from the royal heads of the country we fought against.

What to know about Virginia Beach's Oceanfront curfew

The temporary rule covers all ages in a two-mile tourist zone, with stricter limits for minors.

A temporary, all-ages curfew for a two-mile stretch of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront will be in effect again this Friday night. Why it matters: That&#x27;s on top of an existing one for minors, so if you&#x27;re planning a trip to Virginia Beach, you may want to study up on their rules.

Richmond among cheapest for DoorDash breakfast basics

A basic breakfast delivery costs far less in Richmond than most cities, but real orders may vary.

Food and Drink

Richmond is one of the cheapest cites in the nation to DoorDash breakfast, according to the food delivery company.Why it matters: With these <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gas prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/21/gas-prices-high-iran-strait-hormuz" data-vars-content-id="0b5a209f-9ac9-4904-ac66-fe9058f7b85b" data-vars-headline="Richmond among cheapest for DoorDash breakfast basics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/21/gas-prices-high-iran-strait-hormuz" target="_self">gas prices</a>, we could all use a pocketbook win.

Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom

The East End facility will become Sapporo's U.S. hub as the company sheds the Stone brand.

Stone Brewing&#x27;s owner is selling the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego-based brand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/04/21/san-diegos-stone-brewing-sold-beer-production-moves" data-vars-content-id="e3d816ed-e7f3-45f4-9e45-651c39d4b277" data-vars-headline="Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/04/21/san-diegos-stone-brewing-sold-beer-production-moves" target="_self">San Diego-based brand</a>, ending the production of Stone beers in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Richmond" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2022/06/27/sapporo-buys-stone-brewing-richmond-operations" data-vars-content-id="e3d816ed-e7f3-45f4-9e45-651c39d4b277" data-vars-headline="Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2022/06/27/sapporo-buys-stone-brewing-richmond-operations" target="_self">Richmond</a> and temporarily closing its local taproom. Why it matters: Richmond gave Stone a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="multimillion-dollar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2022/06/27/sapporo-buys-stone-brewing-richmond-operations" data-vars-content-id="e3d816ed-e7f3-45f4-9e45-651c39d4b277" data-vars-headline="Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2022/06/27/sapporo-buys-stone-brewing-richmond-operations" target="_self">multimillion-dollar</a> incentive package to secure the city as its East Coast production headquarters a decade ago.

Richmond Restaurant Week returns with $7 price jump

The popular dining event jumps to $42.26 per meal as restaurants face rising costs and fewer participants.

Spring <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Richmond Restaurant Week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rrweek.com/" data-vars-content-id="06ea8d84-b542-45de-8a81-732fe4a98cc1" data-vars-headline="Richmond Restaurant Week returns with $7 price jump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rrweek.com/" target="_blank">Richmond Restaurant Week</a> is back —  with a $7 price hike.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first price increase for the event since 2021 and the biggest in it&#x27;s 25-year history.

A love letter to L'Opossum: Richmond dining at its best

Take this as your sign to go to your bucket list Richmond restaurant instead of waiting years like I did.

Five stars for Richmond chef David Shannon.Why: What he&#x27;s built with his Oregon Hill restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="L&#x27;Opossum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/05/12/richmond-best-restaurant-tournament-lopossum-lemaire" data-vars-content-id="7a7900c2-3dfb-45e0-b55e-4ff9e954668b" data-vars-headline="A love letter to L&#x27;Opossum: Richmond dining at its best" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/05/12/richmond-best-restaurant-tournament-lopossum-lemaire" target="_self">L&#x27;Opossum</a> is so beautiful that I haven&#x27;t stopped talking about it since finally dining there over a month ago.

Charcuterie trend grows in Richmond with Graze Craze in Henrico

Pandemic-fueled hosting trends helped chains like Graze Craze expand into markets like Richmond.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Graze Craze" data-vars-click-url="https://www.grazecraze.com/" data-vars-content-id="84328023-b5d8-4fc3-8dd4-aa5ed42684e3" data-vars-headline="Charcuterie trend grows in Richmond with Graze Craze in Henrico" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.grazecraze.com/" target="_blank">Graze Craze</a>, the first Richmond location for the Florida-based charcuterie chain, is now open in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center in the West End. Why it matters: It&#x27;s the latest shop in town where locals can grab a curated meat and cheese plate.

Coffee raves hit new Venezuelan café in Scott's Addition

Think espresso martinis, arepas and a DJ set at 11am.

Sabrina here. I stumbled upon a party at a new Venezuelan café in Scott&#x27;s Addition over the weekend.Why it matters: It&#x27;s part of a growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="club culture trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/coffee-raves-daybreaker-soft-clubbing" data-vars-content-id="617f71d3-0d40-4871-a0d2-624daea1876c" data-vars-headline="Coffee raves hit new Venezuelan café in Scott&#x27;s Addition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/coffee-raves-daybreaker-soft-clubbing" target="_self">club culture trend</a> nationwide that includes daytime coffee raves.

Where to find the viral soft serve margaritas in Richmond

Spoiler: There are at least two places in the city that offer them.

Things to Do

This is not a drill: La Playa on Broad Street has soft serve margaritas.Why it matters: Richmond has been in a soft serve marg deficit since Barrio closed in the Fan in 2024, and the only other place we&#x27;ve found that offers it is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Juan&#x27;s Rooftop" data-vars-click-url="https://anyflip.com/evyay/ojas/" data-vars-content-id="d5e96c85-6abc-4163-b6dd-ec9e145a7789" data-vars-headline="Where to find the viral soft serve margaritas in Richmond" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://anyflip.com/evyay/ojas/" target="_blank">Juan&#x27;s Rooftop</a>.

Flavor Hive closes at The Park, plans new Richmond spot

The viral food truck closed at the bar near Scott's Addition less than six months after opening there.

Flavor Hive is out of The Park. Literally.The big picture: Less than six months after the viral food truck said it&#x27;d be &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="permanently open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRdHqQ4kUz2/" data-vars-content-id="0ad44843-30f4-49d5-a39e-86d06c41ea49" data-vars-headline="Flavor Hive closes at The Park, plans new Richmond spot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRdHqQ4kUz2/" target="_blank">permanently open</a>&quot; inside the Scott&#x27;s Addition bar, it permanently closed there <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="on Saturday." data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWtlqzolTuG/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="0ad44843-30f4-49d5-a39e-86d06c41ea49" data-vars-headline="Flavor Hive closes at The Park, plans new Richmond spot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWtlqzolTuG/?hl=en" target="_blank">on Saturday.</a>

The 10 best rooftop bars in Richmond

We&#x27;ve rounded up 10 of Richmond&#x27;s best rooftops, from Carytown and the Fan to downtown and Shockoe.Why it matters: Most of them just reopened, and there&#x27;s nothing that makes life worth living quite like a drink with a view.

Redemption BBQ closure reflects Richmond dining strain

The Short Pump restaurant's owner says sales dropped sharply as expenses climbed, mirroring a wider local trend.

Redemption BBQ, named one of the South&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="best new barbecue restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/08/23/best-barbecue-richmond-country-redemption" data-vars-content-id="9b571798-f01b-4997-99aa-31896c6ab214" data-vars-headline="Redemption BBQ closure reflects Richmond dining strain" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/08/23/best-barbecue-richmond-country-redemption" target="_self">best new barbecue restaurants</a>, will serve its last tray of barbecue and pile of minced pork on Saturday after four years in business.Why it matters: The challenges forcing the Short Pump restaurant to close are ones <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="independent restaurant owners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/restaurants-menu-prices-james-beard-foundation-report" data-vars-content-id="9b571798-f01b-4997-99aa-31896c6ab214" data-vars-headline="Redemption BBQ closure reflects Richmond dining strain" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/restaurants-menu-prices-james-beard-foundation-report" target="_self">independent restaurant owners</a> everywhere are grappling with.

Food and Drink 🍽

Richmond among cheapest for DoorDash breakfast basics

Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom

Richmond Restaurant Week returns with $7 price jump

A love letter to L'Opossum: Richmond dining at its best

Charcuterie trend grows in Richmond with Graze Craze in Henrico