Nonprofits

Phil Whiteway, who was ousted in August at the age of 71, alleged he experienced age-based discrimination and retaliatory actions for his refusal to voluntarily retire.

The proposed move would mean a potential sale of the nonprofit’s prime 2-acre property overlooking Swan Lake and Shields Lake. It was most recently assessed by the city at $18 million.

Henricus Historical Park is short roughly a third of its annual operating budget after the Henrico Board of Supervisors did not earmark any money for the riverfront attraction in its FY25 budget.

The botanical garden is formally breaking ground this week on a $31 million expansion that will nearly double the size of its centerpiece conservatory and add over 7 acres of new gardens.

The 86-unit conversion of the former Seven Hills Health Care Center also provides a new home base for Virginia Supportive Housing, which led the project.

The nonprofit, which dates back nearly 100 years, promotes women’s leadership, volunteerism and community service.

Phil Whiteway, who had been with the theater and its predecessor for more than 40 years, claims he was fired due to his age.

The land deal is another step toward the public media group’s plan to build a new five-story, 53,000-square-foot home to replace its current headquarters in Chesterfield County.