Nonprofits

$12M Science Museum addition taking shape

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The first addition to the Science Museum of Virginia’s campus in three decades is beginning to go vertical. A construction crane loomed over the former Broad Street Station train depot last week as crews continued work on the steel frame of the future Dewey Gottwald Center, a community event and exhibition facility. The 21,000-square-foot structure,… Read more »

New nonprofit helps local students with their ‘next move’

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When Elizabeth Howley began teaching students with special needs about five years ago, she noticed a disconnect between the skills they would need after graduation and the curriculum they were taught. “I remember a young girl with severe autism that the school was trying to teach the rock cycle to, but she didn’t even know her… Read more »

New Black History Museum set to open Thursday

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With a new director at its helm and seven figures worth of renovations behind it, Richmond’s newest museum is ready for its close up. The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia will open May 5 with in its new home in the old Leigh Street Armory at 122 W. Leigh St. Preview events will… Read more »