J. Elias O'Neal

J. Elias O’Neal is a former Richmond BizSense reporter and a current resident of Manchester. He volunteers with several Southside organizations including Southside ReLeaf and the Afro-Latino Coalition. He can be reached at [email protected]

Residence Inn planned near Carytown

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A Henrico-based hotelier is adding to its property count in the city — this time with a proposal to construct an extended-stay hotel and commercial space that will rise a stone’s throw from Carytown.

Pickleball-bar hybrid slated for Manchester

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The concept, which initially had been eyed for Scott’s Addition, is being brought to Richmond by two Charlottesville residents. It will combine pickleball courts, a full-service restaurant bar, a café and juice bar, and coworking spaces.