A federal bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved a plan for interim financing for The Tiber, a high-end condo development that’s been in limbo at Libbie and Guthrie avenues since a dispute arose between its owners and general contractor.
Michael Thompson
Tech firm adds to Scott’s Addition buzz
For its third move in three years, a tech company is joining the swarm in Scott’s Addition, in a building being revamped by a prominent Richmond real estate firm.
Pop culture shop signs on for 2nd store
An offshoot of a national bookstore giant has begun writing its second chapter in Richmond.
Peek under the shade: See local lighting company’s new HQ
A lighting, rug and furnishings seller has fully powered up its recently constructed headquarters, freeing up some prime real estate near The Diamond in the process.
Hundreds show up for local Aldi jobs
With the dust still settling on its race for Richmond real estate, a German grocery continues its search for workers to run local stores.
L.A. truck parts store rides into RVA
Months after opening a location in Virginia Beach, a West Coast truck parts retailer has shifted its Virginia store count into second with a new spot in Midlothian.
Townhomes planned for Southside city tract
A Mechanicsville developer is cooking up a baker’s dozen of townhomes inside city limits. Youngblood Properties filed plans this month to build 13 attached single-family homes at 2940 Cherokee Road, a 1.5-acre site in Stratford Hills, east of Stony Point Fashion Park and west of the Forest Hill neighborhood. The development is tentatively called Cherokee… Read more »
Carytown shop puts Forest Hill into frame
A longtime Carytown woodworker and framer is moving his business across the river. John Fralin plans to open Fralin Art and Frame in July at 3412 Semmes Ave. in Forest Hill. He has a three-year lease for the 1,000-square-foot space. Fralin Art & Frame does custom framing and preservation for paintings, drawings and art objects…. Read more »
SweetFrog expands franchise fleet
Having tested the road ahead, a Richmond-based frozen yogurt chain is looking to shift its franchise offerings into gear. SweetFrog began selling truck and trailer franchises this month, in addition to the brick-and-mortar franchises it has sold since 2012. The company owns one truck and two trailers, but had not offered mobile franchises until now…. Read more »
$1M office deal lands Carytown firm in Deep Run
After more than a half-century in Carytown, a windows and doors company is installing itself in Henrico County. Richmond Window Corp. is moving in August to 3895 Deep Rock Road near the Deep Run office complex. Owner Page Ewell paid $987,000 for the 9,300-square-foot office and warehouse. He bought the property this month through PIII… Read more »