“Basically we have no access to our funds,” said Friends of Pump House President Penn Markham after the group was left hanging by the foundation’s demise.
Enrichmond Foundation’s dissolution leaving other groups in limbo
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New owner to expand former Little Sisters of the Poor home in West End
Now known as August at Richmond, the assisted living facility will receive a projected $10 million reconfiguration to capitalize on what the owners see as a need for more long-term nursing care beds.
Collegiate’s head of school to leave post this month
Penny Evins announced in a letter to parents that she’ll step down July 31. A member of the school’s board of trustees will replace her on an interim basis.
Chesterfield continues to map out plan for River City Sportsplex area
Officials held a community meeting Tuesday to showcase draft recommendations amid talks between the county and an undisclosed developer who wants to build a mixed-use development on the former Southside Speedway property.
Fresh off Hopewell expansion, local boating club drops anchor in Urbanna
Carefree Boat Club of Central Virginia leases several slips for its motorboats that its members use recreationally as a lower-cost alternative to boat ownership.
Former Upper Shirley Vineyards chef opens Supper Club market in Tuckahoe
“A big part of what folks come for is the prepared foods. We have everything from full meals to side items to what we call provisions, which are things like pimento cheese and potato salad,” he said.
Stone surfaces fabricator relocates to bigger facility in Powhatan
Classic Granite & Marble is now at 1355 Anderson Highway in an 82,000-square-foot building that’s home to the company’s administrative offices, showroom, production and warehouse.
Enrichmond Foundation board votes to dissolve nonprofit
The move kicks off a process of winding down the organization’s operations, which include the Evergreen and East End cemeteries.
River City Diner family bringing teriyaki chain to Winterfield Crossing
The restaurant will be the first location in the Richmond region for Teriyaki Madness, which has more than 110 stores in North America.
Moonshine maker pouring fresh investment into online expansion and tasting room
The Manchester-based distillery is in the midst of a $3 million capital raise to make a bigger push into direct-to-consumer sales.
