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Published September 25Bolling Haxall House puts finishing touches on $2.4M renovation project
“We stand in this space, and we think of everything that’s happened in this room, and we also think of all that’s to come,” said Woman's Club executive director Sally Schwitters. “To see it with a new life is inspiring.”
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Published September 25Horsey homes: Racing exec’s house, equestrian estate hit market with $4M price tags
One of the investors involved in getting Colonial Downs back open several years ago is looking to sell his local residence, while a late attorney's equestrian estate in Montpelier is also on the market.
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Published September 25New panelist announced for HealthForward RVA event on Oct. 28
Join Richmond BizSense and presenting sponsor Children’s Hospital Foundation next month for our annual look at the business of healthcare in Richmond and the people shaping its future.
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Published September 24Update: ‘Slow down,’ family pleads after Richmond man, 65, killed on 23rd Street
Update: ‘Slow down,’ family pleads after Richmond man, 65, killed on 23rd Street Douglas Vargas had lived in the neighborhood for about 20 years and walked it most mornings, his niece said. He is the second pedestrian killed on Richmond's 23rd Street in about a month.
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Published September 24Owners of former Westhampton Pastry property on Patterson shift gears, list site for sale
“We're very conscious of (the fact that) that corner is important, and that whole area is important. It needs to be done right for the neighbors around it.”
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Published September 24The Docket: Local court roundup for 9.24.26
A contracting firm wants damages of $1 million, claiming a former employee conspired to steal funds and damage the business. (BizSense Pro required)
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Published September 24City to review work-in-street permit process amid rise in lane, sidewalk closures
While lane and sidewalk closures are a sign of progress in a growing city, they’re also a growing frustration for many in the community. Now, with nearly 1,000 such permits issued in 2026 alone, the city is taking a closer look at the process.
FOOTBALL | Hoyas Comeback Falls Agonizingly Short at Richmond
After a painful loss to the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks two weeks ago, the Georgetown University Hoyas (0-2) looked to redeem themselves on the road at the University of Richmond Spiders (3-1) on Sept. 19, but lost 24-21, falling just short of a comeback victory. Richmond…
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Published September 23City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes
City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes City staff will compile Flock camera data for review while police warn that this delay could leave them without working cameras by the end of the year.
To beet or not to beet at 22nd annual VegFest in RVA
Ariel Lebow, Contributing Writer Richmond will hold the 22nd annual VegFest on Sept. 26 at Byrd Park, offering a free community event for vegans, vegetarians and anyone interested in learning about plant-based diets. The festival will feature educational talks, live music,…
‘Worthy of Importance’ Stories help fill gaps in Virginia’s Latino History
Ellie Waltman, Managing Editor Maddy Thurber, Staff Writer The Latino Virginia Oral History Project presented 70 interviews with Latino Virginians at the Hispanic Heritage celebration at the Sacred Heart Center on Sept. 16. The expansive oral history project captures the…
Return to Renaissance: Virago Alley celebrates pre-industrial society
Wilder Rodriguez, Contributing Writer Virago Alley, the nonprofit responsible for Richmond’s first ever full-scale multicultural Renaissance faire, opened the doors to its first physical location on Sept. 4. The location is situated in Richmond’s arts district at 200 W. Marshall…