Nearly 300 local businesses participated in the COVID-era stimulus program, receiving amounts ranging from as much $5.4 million to as low as $1,200.
Richmond-area eateries get $73M from Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Chesterfield plans to buy Spring Rock Green shopping center for $16M
The county wants to turn it into a mixed-use development with more than 1,000 residential units, office and retail space, a sports-and-entertainment venue and a hotel.
‘Greater Scott’s Addition,’ north-of-Fan zoning changes OK’d by City Council
The revisions emphasize the city’s TOD-1 and mixed-use zoning districts and set the stage for a long-anticipated RFP for The Diamond.
Richmond radio station company buys licenses for its seven frequencies
Mobile Radio Partners, which operates BoomTown Radio, the Radio Shopping Show and the all-Spanish Ultra Radio Richmond, recently paid more than $300,000 for them.
Discovery church building community literally with plans for 25 townhomes
The United Methodist Church near Short Pump would sell two of its eight acres to a developer if the county approves the proposal.
Glenwood Golf Course redevelopment gets planning commission approval
The number has been reduced, but Godsey Properties’ plan for two subdivisions with hundreds of homes now goes to county supervisors.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.26.21
Mixed-use developments in Chesterfield and near Colonial Heights, proposed zoning changes in Richmond, and a matching grant program to help businesses attract new employees.
City starts salvage of Coliseum site, releases draft Shockoe plan
The effort will ready the 50-year-old arena for demolition. Meanwhile, the city wants feedback on its guide to future growth in Shockoe.
Governor names his picks for state cannabis control authority board
Among the group of five are three Richmonders, including the CEO of Shamin Hotels, the co-founder of The Jackson Ward Collective and the co-founder of Health Warrior.
HHHunt plans more than 2,000 homes beside Westchester Commons
The developer seeks rezoning for a mix of residential units and up to 200,000 square feet of commercial space including a grocery store and a hotel.