• Black Beat Surrealist

    Black Beat Surrealist,Karen Newton

    A new exhibit at VMFA celebrates the experimental art and books of Ted Joans. The post Black Beat Surrealist appeared first on Style Weekly.

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  • Hourigan paid $58M for Henrico land, then sold it the same day for $119M

    Hourigan paid $58M for Henrico land, then sold it the same day for $119M,Mike Platania

    A rendering of the data centers planned for the site in Varina. (BizSense file photo)It turns out the $58 million, 400-acre purchase Hourigan made on July 1 in eastern Henrico was a stepping stone to a larger, nine-figure data center deal. The local development and general contracting firm turned ar

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  • Unanimous City Council vote approves Planned Parenthood clinic in Northside

    Unanimous City Council vote approves Planned Parenthood clinic in Northside,Jonathan Spiers

    The former Brook Hill School at Chamberlayne and Azalea avenues is planned to be razed to make way for a new Planned Parenthood health center. (BizSense file photo)A plan for a third Planned Parenthood clinic in Richmond is moving forward following a unanimous approval Monday evening.City Council de

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  • VACU is now a federal credit union

    VACU is now a federal credit union,Michael Schwartz

    Virginia Credit Union will continue with the same name even after it converts into a federal credit union. (BizSense file photo)Richmond’s biggest credit union is now a federal credit union.Virginia Credit Union has completed its conversion from a state-chartered institution to a federal charter.The

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  • The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.23.24

    The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.23.24,Richmond BizSense

    Christopher Perkins has been appointed member-in-charge of the Richmond office of Eckert Seamans.Virginia M. Bruner joined Williams Mullen as a partner in the litigation section.Dale Wittie is head of the affordable housing finance program with John B. Levy & Co.Devin Mazuroski joined the Centerpoin

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  • Coffee shop chain Foxtail to open in Short Pump for first local spot

    Coffee shop chain Foxtail to open in Short Pump for first local spot,Jack Jacobs

    Florida-based Foxtail Coffee Co. is planning to open a cafe in Short Pump, which is expected to be the chain’s first outpost in Virginia. Pictured is the interior of a Foxtail cafe in Ada, Michigan. (Courtesy Foxtail Coffee Co.)West Broad Village is set to land another new-to-market chain, this time

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  • Gawk and Click

    Gawk and Click,Scott Elmquist

    The story behind a local photographer's widely sought-after photo of the total eclipse. The post Gawk and Click appeared first on Style Weekly.

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  • Sephora to open new Southside store at Stony Point Village

    Sephora to open new Southside store at Stony Point Village,Jack Jacobs

    Cosmetics store chain Sephora is opening a new standalone location at Stony Point Village. (Jack Jacobs photos)A long-vacant space at Stony Point Village is getting a makeover.Cosmetics retailer Sephora last week inked a lease for a new store at the Trader Joe’s-anchored shopping center in Bon Air.I

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  • Project Snapshot: 15-story Parc View apartment tower opens to residents downtown

    Project Snapshot: 15-story Parc View apartment tower opens to residents downtown,Mike Platania

     The transformation of a Monroe Ward parking lot into one of the tallest new buildings in the city is complete. Construction of the 15-story Parc View at Commonwealth building at 321 W. Grace St. has wrapped up and residents began moving in earlier this month. Located just blocks from VCU’s Monroe P

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  • The Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.22.24

    The Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.22.24,Richmond BizSense

    Taylor Farm Park is a new 99-acre park in Henrico County that features a spray park, zip lines and a skate park among other features. (Courtesy Henrico County)Nearly 100-acre Taylor Farm Park opens in eastern Henrico Henrico County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for the first major park to

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  • Richmond brokerage Range Commercial breaks into Blacksburg

    Richmond brokerage Range Commercial breaks into Blacksburg,Mike Platania

    Range’s founding team, from left: Matt Anderson, Craig Broughton, Jessica Butterworth, Todd Willett, Joe Marchetti, Greg Nachman and David Wilkins. (Courtesy Range Commercial Partners)Less than a year after its debut, a new local commercial real estate brokerage is tracking into Hokie territory. Ran

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  • Foreclosures: 7.22.24

    Foreclosures: 7.22.24,Richmond BizSense

    Zip AddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road232352544 Lochness Road$216,0008/1/202410:00 AMCommonwealth Trustees2383115906 Searchlight Court$223,0008/15/20248:30 AMSamuel I White2383210131 Ridgerun Road8/15/20241:00 PMTrustee Services of VA23836725

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  • Three-building Innsbrook office complex sold to Minneapolis firm for $31M

    Three-building Innsbrook office complex sold to Minneapolis firm for $31M,Mike Platania

    The three-building complex is in the northeast corner of Innsbrook. (BizSense file photo)A year after landing a state agency as a major tenant, an Innsbrook office complex has sold to a new-to-market buyer. Franklin Commons, which spans three buildings at 5600-5640 Cox Road, was purchased this week

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  • The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 7.19.24

    The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 7.19.24,Richmond BizSense

    TOP SALES#1  1402 Commerce LLC purchased 15,000 square feet at 1402 Commerce Road in Richmond for $2.085 million from Ragsdale Associates. Michael Mayhew and Chip Louthan with Commonwealth Commercial Partners represented the buyer.#2 MACK LLC purchased 4,400 square feet at 2900 Chamberlayne Ave. in

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  • Vegan bakery Cinnaholic to open Chesterfield outpost later this month

    Vegan bakery Cinnaholic to open Chesterfield outpost later this month,Jack Jacobs

    Brian Ghazale is the local franchisee behind Cinnaholic, a vegan bakery planning to open at Winterfield Crossing in July. (Photos courtesy Cinnaholic)The first of what could be a handful of vegan bakeries to rise in the area is ready to open its doors.Cinnaholic franchisee Brian Ghazale is preparing

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  • The DeedBook: Local property transfers for 7.19.24

    The DeedBook: Local property transfers for 7.19.24,Richmond BizSense

    AddressSale DateSellerBuyerSale AmountChesterfield8401 Fort Darling Road7/2/2024Fort Darling PartnersMH III Fort Darling LLC c/o Maguire Hayden Real Estate$9,300,0005925 Harbour Park Drive7/3/2024Blacksheep PropertiesTSA Properties$565,00013612, 13702, 13700 Hull Street Road7/2/2024GRI Harbour Point

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  • Activation Capital taps interim CEO, continues planning downtown lab project

    Activation Capital taps interim CEO, continues planning downtown lab project,Jack Jacobs

    Activation Capital, which operates the VA Bio+Tech Park in downtown Richmond near the Coliseum, has new leadership in place as the organization continues planning for a new building on the campus. (BizSense file)Weeks after its CEO resigned, Activation Capital has selected a new temporary chief with

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  • New Business Licenses: 7.19.24

    New Business Licenses: 7.19.24,Richmond BizSense

    Business NameLocationZip BusinessHenricoParham Fire Kitchen8191 Brook Road, Ste A23227RestaurantStaples Mill Fire Kitchen9069 Staples Mill Road23226RestaurantInnsbrook Fire Kitchen4028 Cox Road, Ste K23060RestaurantThe Simple Auto Shop7220 Brook Road23227RetailTeel Construction11350 Nuckols Road2305

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  • Force of Nature

    Force of Nature,Chuck Bowen

    The tormented vamp of “The Vourdalak,” the majesty of “Faye,” and the windy flirting of “Twisters.”The post Force of Nature appeared first on Style Weekly.

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  • Museum District restaurant The Stables at Belmont changes hands

    Museum District restaurant The Stables at Belmont changes hands,Mike Platania

    Before it was The Stables, 201 N. Belmont Ave. was home to Zeus Gallery Café for nearly 20 years. (Mike Platania photo)For the second time in eight years, new owners have taken the reins at The Stables at Belmont. The Museum District restaurant sold this week to a new ownership group that includes i

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