Local developer buys Siné building in Shockoe for $4.5M

The three-story building dates to 1872, and Siné has been there since 1999. (Mike Platania photo)The longtime home of Siné Irish Pub in Shockoe Slip is in the hands of new owners who’ve shown a taste for the neighborhood.SNP Properties purchased 1323-1331 E. Cary St. for $4.5 million. The mixed-use
Read MoreNew Business Licenses: 2.21.25

Business NameLocationZip BusinessHenricoSonia Silver LLC2400 Old Brook Road, Ste 16723060JanitorialGreen Genie Steam Cleaning9809 Kerry Lane23238JanitorialPelm LLC4914 Radford Ave23230OtherDiamondback Productions600 E Laburnum Ave23222Itinerant merchantCrystal Hospitality GroupVariousConstructionWyr
Read MoreFan Frame & Fine Art shop to close after 50 years

Fan Frame & Fine Art, Inc. has been in Richmond for more than 50 years. (Courtesy Jo Cudlip)After more than half a century in business, Fan Frame & Fine Art, Inc., is closing its doors next month.The framing shop, which has operated at 214 North Robinson St. since 1973, will cease operations in Marc
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Virginia Rep cancels the co-production “Fat Ham” amidst ongoing financial concerns.The post “Ham” Off the Menu appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More Local credit union buys Innsbrook building for new HQ

Call FCU’s newly acquired building at 4235 Innslake Drive was previously anchored by Benchmark Mortgage. (Courtesy S.L. Nusbaum)A local credit union has bought its way into Innsbrook with a deal that will see its home base shift from South Richmond to Henrico County.Call Federal Credit Union recentl
Read MorePapa, Dodson begin construction on ground-up apartments near Maury St. roundabout

Construction on the new building began in recent weeks. (Mike Platania photo)Biding their time in a bustling part of the city, a pair of local developers are pulling the trigger on an apartment project in Manchester that’s been years in the making.Construction has begun on a six-story, 162-unit buil
Read MorePediatrics nonprofit rebrands, moves local HQ to Shockoe Bottom

The new World Pediatrics office space at 1801 E. Cary St. (Photos courtesy Romina Newman)As it heads into its 25th year, a global medical nonprofit rooted in Richmond is celebrating the occasion with a new name, new headquarters and some new funds to put to use. World Pediatrics, previously known as
Read MoreLakeside Barbeque co-owner planning ice cream shop to replace portion of restaurant

Omar Elshami’s Sweet Spot Creamery is planned to open in one of the two suites occupied by Lakeside Barbeque. (Jack Jacobs photo)One of the relatively new owners of Lakeside Barbeque is taking over part of the restaurant’s existing space to serve something sweeter.Sweet Spot Creamery is expected to
Read MoreThe Docket: Local court roundup for 2.20.25

Chesterfield Circuit CourtCalondra Macon v. ABP Corporation; AlerisLife Inc.; Diversified Healthcare Trust f/k/a SNH/LTA Properties Trust; Five Star Morningside Bellgrade LLC; FVE Managers, Inc.; Morningside of Bellgrade, Richmond, LLC; and SNH VA Tenant LLCPlaintiff says on/about Feb. 3, 2023, at 2
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Andrew W. Kahrl’s “The Black Tax” illuminates longstanding racist taxation practices. The post Taxed on Both Sides appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More Six-unit townhome infill planned to replace Shockoe Bottom parking lot

The three-story townhomes proposed off North 20th Street by Center Creek Homes. (City documents)A half dozen townhomes are being planned in Shockoe Bottom beside the site of another residential infill that’s already underway.Center Creek Homes is planning six three-story townhomes at 212-218 N. 20th
Read MoreBabylon Micro-Farms grows inventory with new, lower-cost indoor farming product

Scott’s Addition-based Babylon Micro-Farms sells indoor hydroponic farms. (Photos courtesy Babylon Micro-Farms)A local indoor farming company is growing its inventory with the unveiling of a new product with a lower price tag. Scott’s Addition-headquartered Babylon Micro-Farms recently introduced it
Read MoreNew coworking and events venue opens in the Fan

Ours is a coworking and events venue that recently opened in the Fan. (Photos courtesy of Ours)A New York-based business brand has expanded its reach to Richmond with a new coworking concept in the Fan.Ours, a coworking and events space, opened last month at 2309 W. Main St. Behind the venue is Sam
Read MoreDesigns unveiled for new $400M state government office building downtown

A rendering of the proposed new state office building at 1401 E. Broad St. (State documents)The state government recently gave a glimpse of its vision for a new downtown office tower.Last month the Virginia Department of General Services presented designs for a 316,000-square-foot office that’s prop
Read MoreBreaking Ground: Local building permits for 2.19.25

TypeAddressAmountFiling DateDescriptionContractorHenricoCommercial6070 Technology Blvd$150,090,0001/16/20252-story data centerHitt ContractingCommercial0 S Laburnum Ave$29,048,8301/27/2025582,437 SF cross-dock speculative warehouseArco Db CompaniesCommercial8801 Nesslewood Drive$25,000,0001/17/20259
Read MoreMagnolia Green developer seeking to amend development rules for commercial tracts

Developer Starfield wants to loosen existing restrictions on retail and office development in the commercial tracts of the Magnolia Green project, which front Hull Street Road and are shown in red. (County documents)As the massive Magnolia Green project nears the halfway point on its residential sid
Read MoreNouveau Farms owners opening new wine, dessert shop in Carytown

The space was formerly the Richmond taproom for Bryant’s Cider. (Mike Platania photo)Trevor and Kay Ferguson are preparing to open what they hope is “the ultimate date-night spot” in Carytown. Their new wine, coffee and dessert cafe Nouveau Provisions will open in the coming weeks at 3423 W. Cary St
Read MoreLocal ad industry dishes on this year’s Super Bowl ads – the fumbles and the touchdowns

The Ad Bowl panel critiqued some of the biggest spots from this year’s game. (Jonathan Spiers)If you tuned in to Super Bowl LIX last week, you likely saw some commercials with a Richmond touch.There were 17 ad campaigns shown during the game that involved contributions from 30 VCU Brandcenter alumni
Read MoreThe Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 2.18.25

Thomas F. “Chip” Hancock IV joined Whiteford as a partner.Joining Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer:Shea Ruzich is a client coordinator.Sydney Barton is a human resources specialist.Tiffany Winstead joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Base Camp as a Realtor.Dr. David Hasleton is chief clinical
Read MoreDeveloper moving forward with data center project after buying Azalea Flea Market site for $8M

A rendering of the single-story data center that DC Blox plans to build at the site. (County documents)Despite opposition from neighboring residents – and from the Henrico Planning Commission – developer DC Blox is moving forward with the data center it’s been planning on part of the property that u
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