Described as the county’s birthplace, the former plantation straddles Interstate 295 on the north end of the Varina-Enon Bridge and once served as Henrico’s seat of government.
Henrico to buy 2,100-acre Varina Farms property for $17M
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City proposing tax policy changes in response to meals tax issues
“With the media attention and the number of people who have reached out to us, it’s become more apparent that there are specific, common issues between a lot of these business owners that we could address legislatively,” City Council President Kristen Nye said.
Architecture firm 3North wraps up HQ renovation
“We’re typically fairly modest about these sorts of things, but we really just flat-out nailed it on our space,” founder Jay Hugo said of 3North’s renovation of the former Boy Scouts of America building on Fitzhugh Avenue.
VUU unveils 10-year, $500M campus master plan
The campus master plan provides a picture of planned improvements through 2032, including new student housing, a performing arts center and a sports arena.
$4M Windsor Farms buy tops area home sales in December
The month also saw a tie for the third-priciest sale and an out-of-town purchase of an 18th-century house on 300 acres in Goochland.
Restaurant group seeks law change in light of Richmond meals tax issues
“We will not open another business in the city of Richmond,” one restaurant owner said after dealing with snowballing penalties and interest on meals tax payments that have plagued other operators for years.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 1.9.24
VCU plans to revive a recently closed portfolio school, and several local shops create ads for Dollywood and a girls’ middle school in the Fan. (BizSense Pro required)
Mayo Island sold to city in $15M deal
Richmond officials confirmed Friday that the city had closed on its nearly $15 million purchase of the long-desired island, which is planned to become part of the James River Park System.
William Byrd Hotel Barber Shop back in business with new operator
“It’s got history, it’s almost 100 years old – it’s exactly the kind of place I wanted to work in,” said Sean Trembley, who reopened the barbershop in recent weeks and rehired three of its former barbers.
EDA pitching in $1M toward Diamond District ballpark design
The funds were authorized as part of a contract that gives the ownership group of the Richmond Flying Squirrels more say in the new stadium’s design.