The City Council delayed a vote on a tax rate cut relating to a second casino referendum in light of Sen. Joe Morrissey’s efforts to make Petersburg a potential host site.
State budget amendment would block Richmond casino vote until 2023
Sports & Recreation
Hanover Golf Club under contract to be sold to unidentified local buyer
Less than two months after it hit the market, there is a deal for the 60-year-old course. But it would end the club’s member-owned status.
Gym chain muscles further into Richmond region with new locations
F45, which has 1,600 gyms in more than 60 countries, opened a spot in Hanover County and has another gym opening in the Fan in April.
Arcade bar chain powers up Richmond location in Short Pump Town Center
DraftCade, which is also in Kansas City and Toledo, features more than 60 arcade and pinball machines and has 60 kinds of beer on tap.
Boho Studios opens gym in Forest Hill with climbing machines
“It’s been fun to throw in a new piece of cardio equipment into the mix of what we do,” said the owner of the 4930 Forest Hill Ave. location.
City Council rolls dice and puts rejected casino proposal on ballot again
Voters narrowly defeated a $565 million Urban One project and councilmembers said sharing more details about the economic benefits would make it a winner.
Double or nothing? Richmond City Council weighs casino vote do-over
Sen. Joe Morrissey is proposing legislation that would prevent a second referendum and add Petersburg as a possible host city.
Appomattox River Trail taking shape with next fundraising leg close to goal
A nonprofit expects to spend $1.8 million on planning and engineering for a 2-mile section. The cost including construction will be about $10 million.
Richmond Dragway crosses finish line with $3M sale to real estate investor
“I love the sport, the people, the cars, all of that stuff,” said Johnny Davis of parting with his family’s longtime track in Sandston. “I honestly was just ready for a different challenge.”
Fore! Richmond golf roundup for 2021
With big names like Phil Mickelson and Paige Spiranac, the local golf scene produced plenty of news over the last year.