Richmond officials confirmed Friday that the city had closed on its nearly $15 million purchase of the long-desired island, which is planned to become part of the James River Park System.
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EDA pitching in $1M toward Diamond District ballpark design
The funds were authorized as part of a contract that gives the ownership group of the Richmond Flying Squirrels more say in the new stadium’s design.
Editor’s Picks: BizSense’s best work from 2023
These are the stories that were the product of diligent source work, document digging or simply featured excellent writing or colorful characters.
(Slipek) Community Assets Part 2: For whom the bell tolled in 2023
This is the second of columnist Edwin Slipek’s two-part feature of prominent local personalities and leaders who passed away in 2023.
Fore! Local golf news roundup for 2023 (plus a bit of pickleball)
It was another busy year for the local golf industry and we sprinkled in some recaps of other fitness and recreation stories.
Order Up: Richmond restaurant industry recap for 2023
The churn of the Richmond restaurant scene was on full display this year. Don’t miss this recap, as well as a list of the region’s newest eateries.
Development roundup for 2023: Interest rates slowed things down, but developers carried on
As 2023 draws to a close, in its rearview mirror are multiple announcements for massive, consequential developments in the Richmond region.
Healthcare recap for 2023: The year of the Hanover hospital battle
The story of the year in local healthcare was HCA’s months-long, ultimately unsuccessful bid to secure state approval needed to open a hospital it proposed for a site in Hanover County.
Construction begins on long-planned Waffle House near Short Pump
After nearly eight years of delays, there’ll soon be a place to get hash browns scattered, smothered and covered just south of Short Pump.
Return to ‘The Ice’: Local surveying firm resumes work near South Pole
Local surveyor George Nyfeler recently returned from a weekslong stint in Antarctica, where his company is on the second leg of a four-year job.