Approved without much fanfare in the shadow of Diamond District discussions at Monday’s meeting, the area that includes the Richmond Coliseum is now set up for an RFP of its own.
City Council approves City Center rezoning, VUU tower sign appeal
Education
Project Snapshot: Construction continues on new STEM building at VCU campus
The new six-story, $124 million building on the site of what was the university’s Franklin Street Gym is well underway and headed for completion in March.
Keeping VUU logos atop campus tower will cost university $35,000 annually
Funds from the payments would be put toward preservation projects in Richmond and contribute to a legal defense fund for the Virginia Historic Preservation Easement Program.
National childcare provider snaps up former daycare in Mechanicsville
The chain, which is making its first entrance into the market, bought the property from a longtime local operator.
Private schools see enrollment spike sparked by pandemic continue
“The pandemic for us was an accelerant to the trends we were already seeing,” said Steward School Head of School Dan Frank.
Shockoe Bottom-based tutoring software company raises $4.8M in new capital
Pearl, formerly known as Trilogy Mentors, is looking to capitalize on a tutoring boom initiated by the pandemic.
Lighthouse Labs shifts focus to fewer, more mature early-stage startups
The accelerator will use the smaller class size to conduct a review of its offerings and gather feedback to learn how it should move forward as it marks a decade of operation.
Chesterfield swimming club dives into $1.8M facilities expansion
“We are at capacity for sure and trying to do both swim school and swim team in the same facility is extremely difficult,” said Quest Swimming CEO Chad Onken.
Marco’s Pizza franchisees take over former Pizza Hut for next local store
It will be the 11th Marco’s location in the region. One of the owners is also opening a new Goddard School franchise in Regency mall.
Collegiate’s head of school to leave post this month
Penny Evins announced in a letter to parents that she’ll step down July 31. A member of the school’s board of trustees will replace her on an interim basis.