Led by RRHA and nonprofit developer The Community Builders, the project began this summer when a portion of the public housing complex’s 504 units were razed.
Redevelopment of Creighton Court underway after groundbreaking
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Maymont scores $8M grant from federal tourism recovery fund
The money will go toward expanding the park’s wildlife habitats and upgrading the Maymont mansion.
Loose Screw Tattoo expands in Carytown
Jesse Smith’s shop has had a constant need to grow since its launch in 2011, fueled in part by his appearance on the TV series “Ink Masters.”
Scooter operator bolts out of Richmond
Bolt Mobility, which was the first licensed e-scooter company in the city, has ceased operations locally, as did Helbiz. Lime and Bird remain.
One trampoline park replaces another in Short Pump
Defy Extreme Air Sports has taken the leap at the former Boomerang Air Sports building in Towne Center West.
Local notary business puts its stamp on a new headquarters
The owner of Notary2Notary and On Time Notary is moving up from Hopewell and into Chester.
Homes begin to sprout with help from planning district commission funds
PlanRVA has been funneling $3 million to local nonprofits, including Habit for Humanity, which has just built the program’s first home in the Church Hill area.
Marco’s Pizza franchisees take over former Pizza Hut for next local store
It will be the 11th Marco’s location in the region. One of the owners is also opening a new Goddard School franchise in Regency mall.
Midlothian’s Europa Food Market to relocate near Willow Lawn
“Food is the oldest way to get people together without trying,” said owner Sergey Fayvusovich. “I think that’s what small business is supposed to do.”
Local sneaker cleaning service cleans up in startup contest
Sudsy Soles, soon to rebrand as Drip Fixx, just scored $50,000 in an Activation Capital startup program for minority-led businesses.