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Gilpin Court art installation unveiled + redevelopment plan set in motion
Over the past few days, Gilpin Court has made headlines with two new community-shaping developments.
December 17, 2025 04:37 PM
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Elise Steele
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Business
LEGO planting over 1,000 trees in Chesterfield
The company held a ceremonial planting to kick off the Parkland Reforestation Project in conjunction with its $1 billion manufacturing facility
April 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail
Representatives from across the region assembled to celebrate the multi-jurisdictional project
April 24, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Henrico breaks ground on Lake Overton improvements
The county will install a new earthen dam, native plants, and a community walking trail to enhance the area
April 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
5 transportation improvements coming to the River City
The city wants your feedback on five planned improvements concentrated on High Injury Network streets around Richmond
April 17, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Everything you need to know about RVA 311
Richmond’s non-emergency call center responds to tens of thousands of requests a year.
April 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Designs finalized for new baseball diamond
The first element of the Diamond District redevelopment is the construction of a new baseball diamond, to break ground April-June
March 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
City of Richmond aims to beautify utility boxes
Pilot program brings art to ten Broad Street boxes
March 1, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
City of Richmond announces Shockoe Project
Anchored by National Slavery Museum, the project aims to help Richmond come to terms with its history
February 28, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Explore an interactive map of Central VA transportation projects
Find out what transportation projects the CVTA will consider for funding and share your thoughts during the public comment period.
February 9, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Real Estate
VUU makes major investment in Northside housing
The university has partnered with out of state firm to build 130+ apartments
February 8, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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