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Jan. 27, 2021 Mealco, a NYC-based start-up allowing chefs and restaurants to create virtual restaurant concepts, has landed $7 million in seed funding to upgrade its technological infrastructure and expand to more locations. Investors include Rucker Park Capital with participation from FJLabs, which has invested in Uber, Postmates, Slice, Delivery Hero and Chowbus. Reshape, 2048.vc, Oceans Ventures, and WLP joined the round, together with angel investors such as Jonathan Zabusky, former CEO of ...

Mealco raises $7M to launch new delivery-centric restaurants Mealco, a startup promising to help chefs launch new restaurants designed around delivery, is announcing that it has raised $7 million in seed funding. It’s probably not news to anyone reading this that opening a restaurant can be an expensive, risky proposition — and of course, many restaurants have gone out of business during the pandemic. But founder and CEO Daniel Simon (who was previously a developer and product lead at Appli...

Richmond, Charleston Warn About Parties Jan. 25, 6:15 a.m. The University of Richmond and the College of Charleston are warning students about the dangers of parties. The University of Richmond sent students a letter Friday that said students were endangering in-person learning, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. University officials said they were aware of two parties in

Have no fear. The carnival has been extended through Sunday. Last week, attendance was higher than expected, as organizers weren’t sure what to expect with the pandemic.  “The turnout has been better we anticipated,” said Celeste Davis, of Dreamland Amusements. “The event has been well received. We are looking forward to the warmer weather this weekend.” The carnival at the Lake Square Mall, 10401 US Highway 441 in Leesburg, is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Frid...

Bison, brown and gold approved for Oliver Brown Elementary mascot, school colors Aerial view of the under construction Oliver Brown Elementary School in Blue Township. (USD 383 courtesy photo) The USD 383 school board voted 5-2 in favor of Oliver Brown Elementary welcoming the new brown & gold color scheme and bison mascot. Following more than 1,600 responses to an online survey late last year, the public had the final say in deciding the colors and mascot for the new school. Newly electe...

Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing The free trading app has been applauded for democratizing the market but critics, and regulators, are starting to take a closer look December 18, 2020 5 MINS Robinhood was criticized this week for its use of gamification strategies to attract young investors in a complaint filed by the Massachusetts Securities Division that alleged the fintech manipulated its customers, many of whom are novice investors,...

DeWine extends Ohios curfew into 2021, urges Ohioans not to travel for Christmas WCPO and last updated 2020-12-10 16:06:01-05 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s overnight curfew will last into the new year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon. With some exceptions, retail stores must close and Ohioans must remain at home from 10 p.m.-5 a.m. until at least Jan. 2, 2021. Thursday’s announcement extended an order that DeWine issued shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday in mid-Novem...

>> welcome to "today" on this thursday morning. >> pope benedicts trip to great britain is as controversial as it is historic. the benedict actually visited there in 1992 but this is the first time a pope has been invited by the queen or king since the 16th century. >> he made his way to the queens official residence in scotland. scores of peopl and military marching bands line thestreets. not everyone is happy about this trip, given the catholic churchs record on child abuse. a live r...