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With its rooftop bees, the Living Water Community Center fosters connection with nature.

A street view of VCU’s planned new dorm on West Grace Street. (Images courtesy VCU) Design plans for a massive new VCU dorm failed to pass muster with the state Art and Architectural Review Board last week. The AARB on Friday rejected the design proposal for a 14-story residence hall that VCU wants

Gelato and chocolates shop Tifa is planning to open a location at Westchester Commons. Tifa also sells coffee and baked goods such as cookies. (Courtesy Tifa) A new-to-market chain of sweets shops is coming to Westchester Commons. Tifa, which sells chocolate, gelato and other treats, is planning to

Richmond City Hall (BizSense file) More small businesses in the City of Richmond can now pay less in annual license fees after an adjustment to a tax exemption threshold that took over a year to get across the finish line. Richmond City Council last week approved an increase to the exemption thresho

An overhead view of Mayo Island. (Images courtesy city documents) Mayo Island’s transition into a city park took a step forward earlier this week.  Richmond City Council voted Monday to approve a conservation easement for the James River island at 501 S. 14th St. The easement prohibits the city-owne

An overhead view of Mayo Island. (Images courtesy city documents) Mayo Island’s transition into a city park took a step forward earlier this week.  Richmond City Council voted Monday to approve a conservation easement for the James River island at 501 S. 14th St. The easement prohibits the city-owne

The exterior of the Purrfect Bean, with some eclectic cat art. (Jackie DiBartolomeo photo) Richmond’s only café where cat and coffee lovers can converge is set to open its doors this month.  The Purrfect Bean will make its debut Aug. 15 at 214 N. Lombardy St. in the Fan, offering coffee, tea and pas

The former Westover Commons apartments on Varina Avenue in Petersburg are now named The Legend at Walnut Hill. (Google Street View image) A nearly 80-year-old apartment complex in Petersburg’s Walnut Hill neighborhood is undergoing a multimillion-dollar upgrade after getting picked up by two D.C.-ar

A layout plan of the proposed Magnolia Hospital project in Chesterfield. (Courtesy HCA) HCA has its eye on the growing Moseley area of Chesterfield for its next hospital in the region. The Nashville, Tennessee-based health system is planning to build a $260 million, 60-bed hospital near the corner o

Lovers in a rut in “Togetherness,” and pop culture in stasis in “Happy Gilmore 2.”

Shockoe Bottom block party, 804 Day, to showcase diverse local music scene.

An aerial view shows the Virginia Center Commons site beside Interstate 95, with redevelopment underway within the old mall’s loop road. A separate apartment building project from Bristol Development Group is visible at lower right. (Skyshots Photography) More buildings are going vertical and land i

The Northern Route 10 Corridor Plan, in red, would guide development of 840 acres on Iron Bridge Road between the Route 288 interchange and just south of Chippenham Parkway. (Images courtesy of Chesterfield County) A new land-use plan for a section of Iron Bridge Road is working its way through the

The Northern Route 10 Corridor Plan, in red, would guide development of 840 acres on Iron Bridge Road between the Route 288 interchange and just south of Chippenham Parkway. (Images courtesy of Chesterfield County) A new land-use plan for a section of Iron Bridge Road is working its way through the

WebStrategies (soon to be Geear) CEO Chris Leone (Courtesy Chris Leone) A fateful meeting almost 10 years ago has led to a new name for longtime local digital marketing firm.  Midlothian-based WebStrategies, an around 50-person company founded in 2004 by Neal Lappe, is rebranding early next month as

Altria (MO) Controller Steven D’Ambrosia announced his intention to retire, effective July 31, 2025. D’Ambrosia will be replaced by Katie Patterson. Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) The company announced its acquisition of a Homewood Suites by Hilton in Tampa, Florida, for a total purchase price of $18

Stella’s Grocery currently has seven locations. (BizSense file photo) Stella’s Grocery is headed to Chesterfield.  The popular local chain of neighborhood markets has signed on to open a location at 14310 Winterview Parkway in Blackwood Development Co.’s Winterfield Crossing project.  Known for its

With a new album and 30 years of experience, Carbon Leaf sets off into the future and the past.

Gearheads and design enthusiasts alike will appreciate "Ruined" at The Branch Museum.

The building was completed in 2023. (Courtesy Foxfield)Big-ticket real estate deals are rolling in Henrico County as a second, nearly-nine-figure transaction has closed this month. The latest is the 402-unit Metropolis at Innsbrook apartments, which sold last week for $98 million or $244,000 per-doo