First proposed in 2015, a much-debated mixed-use development has secured the approval it needs to become reality.
Long-delayed $40M Midlothian project gets county go-ahead
Jonathan Spiers
Jonathan joined BizSense in 2015 after a decade of reporting in Wilmington, N.C., and at the Henrico County Leader. The Virginia Tech grad covers government, real estate and other news.
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Markel returns to Texas with $919M deal
For its latest acquisition, the local Fortune 500 looked back to the Lone Star State, securing its second nine-figure deal there in six months.
Tiber saga continues with wave of new lawsuits
Two months after opening its first finished unit, the legal wrangling surrounding the long-troubled West End condo project is continuing with a fresh round of litigation.
Restoration firm manager becomes owner
A Southside-based damage restoration company is now in the hands of the manager credited with guiding its recent surge in growth.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 7.25.17
An engineering firm’s in-house marketing department wins a national award, a local ad school’s founder receives hall-of-fame recognition, and new campaigns from several agencies.
Ad agency vacates Jackson Ward space
After nearly three years in Jackson Ward, a local advertising agency has cleared out of its space at the convergence of Adams Street and Brook Road. A for Adventure has vacated its 600-square-foot space at 308 N. Adams St., beside Idle Hands Bread Co. and across from Max’s on Broad and the Maggie L. Walker… Read more »
Nonprofit, cigarette maker team to build house in 5 days
After missing their goal last year due to rain, a local housing nonprofit and Richmond tobacco giant’s effort to build a home in five days is on track to meet its self-imposed deadline. Project:Homes is working with Philip Morris USA to complete construction of a new house by Friday in Southern Barton Heights. Work started… Read more »
HGTV passes on ‘Richmond Rehabbers’ reality show
A local house renovation firm’s shot at national stardom won’t continue on television – at least, not for now.
Following flood cleanup, music studio plays on
A local music and sound studio is getting back in the groove after enduring an office flood that damaged its downtown digs.
Short Pump apartments sell for $51M
In one of the priciest local apartment deals in recent memory, a nearly 30-year-old complex near Short Pump surpassed the $50 million mark with its sale last week to a Southside-based buyer. The 340-unit Wellesley Terrace apartments, at Lauderdale Drive and Three Chopt Road just south of Short Pump Town Center, sold July 11 for… Read more »