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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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City
What’s the future for Willow Lawn?
The shopping center is set for a long-term mixed-use redevelopment that could take place over 20 years.
October 16, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A field of Dominion solar panels surrounded by sheep tending to the grass.
Small Business
Dominion plans to expand River City solar power
Proposed projects would build solar facilities in Powhatan and Hanover
October 5, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
Fans sit in the bleachers of the Diamond.
Business
Flying Squirrels pledge $3 million yearly lease for new ballpark
The fee would be 15 times what the organization pays for The Diamond lease each year, but would increase team involvement with ballpark design
October 2, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Hanover approves long-term vision for development
Envision Hanover sets housing and workforce goals for next two decades
September 29, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Chesterfield breaks ground on Springline development
The first phase of the project, which includes apartments and retail, is scheduled for completion in 2025
September 28, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Richmond ranks no. 5 in bike boom
A recent report on post-pandemic bike trips shows Richmond on the rise
September 27, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Parking minimums, ADUs, and Airbnbs — your guide to new zoning ordinances
The city grouped three proposed zoning changes together in August 2022 — here’s what has changed since then and what it means for Richmonders
September 26, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Share your thoughts on a North-South Pulse line
GRTC is collecting responses on possible bus rapid transit routes heading north and south in Richmond
September 22, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A small sign reading "Joseph Bryan Park" hangs by the side of the road
Travel and Outdoors
Henrico County prepares to break ground on Fall Line Trail
When complete, the multi-use trail will run from Petersburg to Ashland
September 15, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Business
Henrico Sports & Events Center signs venue management company
ASM Global will handle day-to-day and some scheduling operations at the center, which is set to open in October
September 8, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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