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Development
Brown’s Island $30 million makeover: reader suggestions vs. reality
We compare your 2024 Brown’s Island improvement suggestions to this year’s $30 million approved project plans.
August 28, 2025 03:10 PM
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Elise Steele
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Business
Movieland undergoing multi-million dollar renovation in Richmond
The upgrades will include new recliner seats, large format auditoriums, and a family-friendly arcade space.
December 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
VCU to break ground on 42-acre Athletic Village
The VCU Athletic Village will include an indoor/outdoor tennis facility, soccer stadium, track and field complex, and multipurpose training center.
October 28, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Tickets available for 2024 Golden Hammer Awards
Storefront for Community Design will present the awards at Hardywood
October 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
What’s next for the Intermediate Terminal Building?
The city wants to reimagine the old warehouse — read up on its past and let us know what you want for it in the future.
October 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Share your thoughts on the future Mayo Island Park
The city will host an open house and has a public survey to collect comments and questions about the upcoming public space
October 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Share your Squirrels memories for a chance to make it into the 2025 calendar
Share your photos and you could be featured
October 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
VMFA to break ground on $261 million expansion in late 2025
The project will add a new wing for American, African, and contemporary art, expected to open in 2028.
October 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Asked: What bands will play the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront?
Give us your best guess — the amphitheater is set to open in summer 2025.
October 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Second phase of Jefferson Avenue improvements set to begin
Plans include more improving drainage and accessible infrastructure
October 11, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
City plans show possible changes coming to 2nd Street
The Jackson Ward destination was the central topic of a summit over the summer, which has since resulted in renderings and strategies open for public comment.
October 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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