Project Snapshot: Redevelopment of Saint Gertrude school nears the finish line

The transformation of a former Museum District prep school into apartments is nearing completion. SNP Properties recently finished the first phase of The Abby on Stuart, a 39-unit apartment conversion of the old Saint Gertrude High School at 3215 Stuart Ave.The project’s first 22 units have been co
Read MoreFoundry Golf Club gets county approval to develop new ‘country inn’ guest lodges

The new guest lodges would be similar in design to the Foundry’s existing guest lodge. (Photo courtesy The Foundry)A Powhatan golf course is in the early stages of teeing up a plan to transform part of its grounds.The Foundry Golf Club, a private 300-member club at 3225 Lee’s Landing Road, recently
Read MoreRegency restaurant Sloop John B closes, to be converted into Twin Hickory Tavern

Taco restaurant Sloop John B has closed after a three-year run at Regency. (BizSense file photos)A restaurant space at Regency that recently went dark won’t stay idle for long.Sloop John B, a Caribbean-themed taco joint owned by Garland Taylor, ended a three-year run at the western Henrico mall on S
Read MoreThe R&D Dept.: Local patent roundup for 11.6.24

Aerosol-generating System With Separate Capsule And VaporizerPatent No. 12127590An aerosol-generating system may include a capsule and a releasably connectable vaporizer or vaporizing unit. The capsule comprises a distal end and defines a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol-generating substra
Read MoreVCU Health buys former Pet Dairy facility beside Athletic Village site for $9M

The former Pet Dairy facility along Robin Hood Road, as viewed from the interstate. (Jonathan Spiers photos)The day after Virginia Commonwealth University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its long-planned Athletic Village, VCU Health closed on a nearly $10 million purchase of the former Pet Dairy
Read MoreSweets shop Kilwins, clothing chain Evereve coming to Short Pump Town Center

Confections shop Kilwins is planning to open a new store where The Pit & The Peel formerly had a location at Short Pump Town Center. (Jack Jacobs photos)A sweets shop and women’s clothing store have set their sights on Short Pump Town Center.Kilwins, a franchised chain that sells ice cream as well a
Read MoreRVA 25 unveiled: See which company topped this year’s list with 881% growth

Behold, the rankings for the RVA 25 class of 2024, presented by Keiter. The group, made up of the region’s fastest-growing companies, were honored last night at a ceremony at Hardywood West Creek, where the list was unveiled.Click the list to learn more about each of the 25 companies.A big thanks to
Read MoreThe Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 11.5.24

Dylan D. Bishop joined Willcox Savage as a member.Alexander B. Michev joined Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman as Of Counsel.Paige R. Skinner joined Christian & Barton as an associate.Maya Evans joined the Village of Midlothian office of Long & Foster Real Estate as an agent.Jodie Strum has been app
Read More-

The 17th annual InLight takes a shine to Pine Camp.The post In the Pines appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More -

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below:Password: The post Protected: Sponsored Content: VCU Expands National Recognition as a Leading Urban Public Research University appeared first on Richmond BizSense.
Read More Secret Squares pizza joint now open in Church Hill

Secret Squares, which sells Detroit-style pizza, recently opened in Church Hill. (Courtesy Secret Squares)A taste of the Motor City is revving up in Church Hill.Secret Squares, a restaurant that bakes and sells Detroit-style pizza, is now open at 306 N. 29th St. The pizza joint is operating as a tak
Read MoreWegmans-anchored Stonehenge Village sells for $62M

The center was built in the mid-2010s. (BizSense file photos)For the second time in recent weeks, a grocery-anchored retail center in the region has fetched over $60 million.Stonehenge Village shopping center in Chesterfield County sold earlier this month for $62.1 million. Anchored by Wegmans at 12
Read MoreThe Agenda: Local government briefs for 11.4.24

The highlighted area includes the 96-acre site that the City of Richmond is looking to purchase. (Google Maps)Casino site acquisition on Richmond planning agendaThe Richmond Planning Commission meets Monday at 6 p.m.Business on the consent agenda includes an ordinance to declare a public necessity f
Read MoreSlideshow: Get to know this year’s RVA 25 honorees

Ahead of tonight’s RVA 25 award celebration, presented by Keiter, check out this slideshow (in alphabetical order) to learn more about the region’s 25 fastest-growing companies. Full rankings to be unveiled at the event this evening and announced to the masses Tuesday morning. The post Slideshow:
Read More-

ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road231122601 Cradle Hill Court$100,00012/2/202412:30 PMEquity Trustees231131221 Frameway Road$117,62312/2/20243:30 PMEquity Trustees232351725 Rayanne Drive$304,38511/4/202410:00 AMJames A. Evans232379742 Cole
Read More HCA readies rezoning push for 40-acre Hanover medical campus

The Hanover Planning Commission is expected to vote on a zoning request tied to a hospital campus proposed by HCA for a site near Ashland. (BizSense file)After mixed success in securing state approvals for a planned Hanover hospital campus in the past year, HCA remains undeterred in trying to get th
Read More-

Noirvember on the Criterion Channel.The post A Sliver of Darkness appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More -

ICA to host “No Input,” a music series of DIY acts curated by guest promoters. The post Notes from the Underground appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More Lingerie store Black Widow slips into Shockoe Bottom

Black Widow Lingerie is preparing to open in the Pohlig Box Factory building in Richmond. (Jack Jacobs photo)Two years after opening Magdalena’s, a shop selling crystals and incense in Shockoe Bottom, local entrepreneur Extasis Bouton is trying on a store of a different sort around the corner.Next m
Read MoreLocal projects recognized with Golden Hammers, interior design awards

A rendering of the renovated Hotel Petersburg, which was among this year’s Golden Hammer award winners. (File image courtesy Retro Hospitality)A restored hotel in Petersburg and a rehabbed train depot-turned-storefront in Manchester were among the top honorees at this year’s Golden Hammer awards, wh
Read More










