The first projects to be funded from $540 million in bonds that Chesterfield voters approved in last year’s referendum are being lined up.
Chesterfield sells first round of bonds to fund Sportsplex improvements, other capital projects
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Virginia Book Co. turns the page with new store location
With the new space comes a pivot away from textbook sales for the nearly 40-year-old business and greater emphasis on VCU apparel, university merchandise and school supplies as it searches for better margins.
HCA pushes for state approval of Hanover hospital project after denial recommendation
Wednesday’s hearing, which is a regular feature of the state’s approval process for new medical facilities, came in the wake of a state health department staff report released in April that recommended denial of HCA’s proposal.
Ronald McDonald House opens new $1.5M facility at VCU Health children’s hospital
The new facility comes as the nonprofit continues to plan for a larger, regional family center on the scale of what it envisioned for the nixed VCU Health-anchored redevelopment of the nearby Public Safety Building property.
Now-closed cigar lounge hit with lawsuit seeking unpaid rent
The complaint from the lounge’s former landlord alleges property damages including “heavy cigar and cigarette smoke smell” and floors that “required a steam cleaner because the grease was so thick.”
Bon Secours seeking state approval to build surgery center next to Midlothian hospital
The health system is making fresh moves toward an expansion of its St. Francis Medical Center campus that has been on the drawing board for several years.
University of Richmond underway on $25M library upgrades
The project includes a new atrium with a multiuse seating area and more study spaces for students. Construction started in the spring and comes as the latest in a sequence of projects at the Boatwright Memorial Library.
Richmond juice bar owner taking local dumpster franchise to West Coast
The owner of Beet Box is diving into the dumpster business while helping another Richmond company expand to the other side of the country.
Stella’s Grocery to open new location at River Road Shopping Center
The new store would be the seventh Stella’s Grocery location of the chain in the region. It’s taking over a former Starbucks left empty when the coffee shop moved across the street.
$250K grant initiative launching for groups left hanging by Enrichmond Foundation
“We felt so many people were burned by the Enrichmond process,” Chopus said. “We wanted the reputation and gravitas of the Community Foundation behind us as we try to right this wrong.”