Drivers along the Lee Bridge may notice something new being built atop the bluff of Oregon Hill. A section of five townhomes is being added beside the Overlook Condominiums at the riverside edge of the historic Richmond neighborhood, filling a section that was left vacant when the condos were built about 10 years ago. Developer Steven… Read more »
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Off the Clock 2016: A year’s worth of Downtime
The first year of “Downtime” captured some unique and unusual stories – tales of individual accomplishment, different takes on team building, and interests ranging from mountain climbing and skydiving to pole vaulting and painting – even opera singing.
Open House: The highest-priced home sales of 2016
One million-dollar buy led to another in this year’s higher-end home market, as two buyers and sellers – a former NFL player and a local attorney – accounted for much of the area’s top 10 highest-priced home sales for 2016.
Ad Rewind: 2016’s memorable advertising and marketing moments
It was a year full of posters, promos and print ads, with a healthy mix of TV spots and videos that went viral. Richmond’s advertising industry was busy in 2016, with campaigns ranging from localized spots for a fast food chain to pro bono work with an edgier vibe. Here are our picks for this… Read more »
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 12.27.16
Two local firms are tapped for RIR branding project, a local agency and production studio team up on a Christmas cookie commercial, and more end-of-year news from area ad and marketing shops.
RVA News Wars: NBC12 touts leads despite morning news dip
While one local TV station celebrates its success in morning news ratings, a competitor is in turn highlighting its standing as the Richmond area’s perennial market leader.
Developer seeks more units for mixed-use project in Jackson Ward
As its first Richmond development wraps up in Northside, a D.C.-based developer is moving forward with plans for its next residential project.
House restorer lists own home for $1.75M
A local house restorer is selling her renovated Windsor Farms residence in favor of a recently listed modern home on Riverside Drive.
CBS 6 unseats NBC12 in morning ratings battle
The broadcast team’s addition of Nikki-Dee Ray is credited as one of several reasons it unseated perennial market leader WWBT NBC12 in morning news ratings for the first time in two decades.
Former Highland Park school reborn as apartments
The transformation of a Northside neighborhood anchor is nearly complete, as the renovated Highland Park Public School building welcomes its first residents this week.