After harsh critique, Arthur Ashe Blvd. Bridge replacement gets initial design committee approval

A rendering of the proposed new bridge on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. (City documents)The reimagining of the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge took a step forward last week, but questions remain as to what the new structure will ultimately look like.Last week the city’s Urban Design Committee voted to approve
Read MoreThe Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.14.25

Chesterfield has released its latest draft of a proposed zoning ordinance update, which would include new zoning districts and other changes. Pictured is the Springline at District 60 project in late 2024. (BizSense file)Chesterfield draft zoning ordinance up for review by planning commission The Ch
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ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road231122604 Whispering Oaks Terr$81,9008/25/202512:30 PMEquity Trustees232346302 Amasis Court$70,7538/7/20251:00 PMAtlantic Trustee Services232361806 Glenhurst Ave$224,0009/8/202512:30 PMEquity Trustees23237
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"House to Highway" traces the roots of Jackson Ward at Library of Virginia.
Read More Freedom Outdoors shooting range opens in former Colonial Shooting Academy spot

The new Freedom Outdoors location at 6020 W. Broad St. (Jackie DiBartolomeo photo)A sizable West Broad Street shooting range building has a new operator, a new look and is officially back in business. With a new red-white-and-blue exterior paint job, Virginia Beach-based Freedom Outdoors aptly opene
Read MoreThe Pipeline: Local property transfers for 7.11.25

TOP THREE SALES#1 PAR Boulders LLC sold 34,671 square feet at 1000 Boulders Pkwy. in Chesterfield for $9 million to Elliott Bay Medical Properties. Bo McKown, Eric Robison and Birck Turnbull with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller.#2 Aeris Investments purchased 41 acres at 218 Dr
Read MoreBank exec’s $3M deal led area home sales in June

The brick colonial at 9305 S. Mooreland Road was the top sale in June at $3.17 million. (Photos courtesy CVRMLS)The local high-end housing market was as hot as the weather in June, with three deals along Henrico’s River Road corridor that all came in around the $3 million mark.Topping the list was 9
Read MoreThe DeedBook: Local property transfers for 7.11.25

LocationSale DateSellerBuyerAmountChesterfield11500 Allecingie Pkwy7/3/2025Berry EntertainmentParkline Contracting$365,0006671 Courthouse Landing Lane6/24/2025Courthouse Landing VACFT NV Developments$1,400,000218 Dry Bridge Road, 721 Old Hundred Road7/8/2925Watkins Hughey LLCAeris Investments c/o T
Read MoreThe answer is clear: We are not rezoning enough homes (Guest Commentary)

A townhouse development built locally by Main Street Homes. (Courtesy HBAR)Over the past five years, we’ve focused heavily on rising home prices and the growing shortage of attainable housing in Richmond. But that raises critical questions: At this point, how are we doing as a region? Are we rezonin
Read MoreShuttered Dogtown Brewing space in Manchester to be reborn as Bolo’s Eatery

From left: CM Bryant, Darryl Puller, Mike Lindsey and Kimberly Love-Lindsey. (Mike Platania photo)A long-dormant Manchester brewery building is set to be revived by a team of local restaurateurs and beer makers.Lindsey Food Group and Brainstorm Brewhouse have signed a lease to take over the former D
Read MoreNew Business Licenses: 7.11.25

Business NameLocationZip BusinessHenricoRVA Monsters Inc LLC1404 N Parham Road23229RetailCritical Peake Services540 Eastpark Court, Ste 10023150OtherOingiri LLC7801 W Broad St, Ste 2223294OtherNazaakatt By Swati5213 Sumner Place23059OtherAlfred Thacker7902 Alvarado Road23229OtherBrenda S. Hobbs3016
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Catching up with the charismatic and alienated drifters of “Sovereign” and “Sunlight.”
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New photo exhibition featuring flower arrangements by incarcerated people to raise money for Chesterfield County Jail recovery program.
Read More State architectural board to review 14-story VCU dorm project this week

An aerial view of VCU’s planned new dorm on West Grace Street. The building would feature a 14-story tower on its west side and a nine-story east portion. (Images courtesy VCU)Designs for a massive VCU project planned for West Grace Street is up for its first look by the state.The commonwealth’s Art
Read MoreUpdated: State architectural board to review 14-story VCU dorm project

An aerial view of VCU’s planned new dorm on West Grace Street. The building would feature a 14-story tower on its west side and a nine-story east portion. (Images courtesy VCU)Editor’s note: This story has been updated after a change to the AARB agenda and to clarify details related to the cost of c
Read MoreKroger to add gas station at Carytown store

A site plan for the upcoming Kroger fuel center on West Cary Street. (Image courtesy City of Richmond)Carytown will soon be getting a new gas station, thanks to one of the neighborhood’s big box grocers. Kroger last month received approval from the city to build a new fueling center at its existing
Read MoreProvidence Hill Real Estate owners buy office building near Tuckahoe HQ

The Ridge Office Building near Tuckahoe Shopping Center changed hands this spring. (Photos courtesy Providence Hill Real Estate)After expanding with a second office across the river, the owners of a Tuckahoe-based real estate brokerage have secured additional room to grow across the street from thei
Read MoreThe Docket: Local court roundup for 7.10.25

Chesterfield Circuit CourtOld Dominion Floor Company, Inc. v. Commonwealth Restoration Specialists LLCPlaintiff says defendant has failed to pay for materials purchased on an open account and seeks judgment of $33,588.72.Attorneys: R. Glen MorganFiled: 6/27/2025CL25006065Jose Burke and Mary Beth Bur
Read MoreNew renderings revealed for transformation of former Genworth campus on Broad

A rendering of some of the retail buildings planned for the Genworth campus’s redevelopment. (Thalhimer)One of the larger developments planned in Henrico County is quietly moving along behind the scenes. Baltimore development firm Greenberg Gibbons recently had its plans approved for the first leg o
Read MoreDrive-through soda shop proposed for former Regency-area bank building

A conceptual plan for a new soda shop at 1415 Eastridge Road. (Courtesy Henrico County staff reports)A drive-through soda shop may soon bubble up in an old bank branch near Regency.Plans are in the works for part of the 2,500-square-foot former Atlantic Union Bank branch at 1415 Eastridge Road to be
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