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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 Seamless, according to a company press release. "We had the opportunity to see the evolution of the ...

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 Applicaster, and has also worked with Tel Aviv restaurant group R2M) said that even in the best of times,...

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. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit lakesquarem...

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 elected board president Jurdene Coleman held out for “Ollie the Owl”, and said she was saddened by the...