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Developer Genesis Properties cuts ribbon on new Pinnacle at Afton apartments on Southside
“We could have cut two years out of this process if it were appropriately zoned for the uses that the city has envisioned through our master plan,” Mayor Avula said of the project. “I want to hold this up as an example of why we need to see zoning co...
Oct 16, 2026A powerful office, but missing voice
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Oct 16, 2026NextEra CEO pitches Dominion merger; critics demand Robo memo answers
NextEra's CEO made his pitch in Richmond — but opponents want answers about a leaked document called the Robo Memo. What's inside?
Oct 15, 2026Hotel next to The Crossings Golf Club to be razed for 350-unit retirement community
Pinnacle Living wants to build a $150 million complex where the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center now stands. The project comes as the neighboring golf course is set for a major renovation from its new owner. The post Hotel next to The Cr...
Oct 15, 2026Richmond to resume publishing its spending records — with exceptions
Richmond is scaling back a 2015 law requiring the city to publish a full list of the payments it makes.
Oct 15, 202624-hour YMCA daycare near RIC up for Henrico planning commission vote today
“Imagine that you are a parent with young children, infant to 12 years old, and you’re trying to find childcare to fit a schedule that could start as early as 4 o’clock in the morning, might go until midnight, maybe even later. Nights, weekends, holi...
Oct 15, 2026City council nixes townhome project near Byrd Park
The proposal was from D.C.-based developer Audeo Partners, the firm that's also looking to convert the nearby Virginia Home building into apartments. The post City council nixes townhome project near Byrd Park appeared first on Richmond BizSense.
Oct 15, 202610/13 Council Recap
10/13 Council Recap Katie.Logan@rva.gov Wed, 10/14/2026 - 09:24 Story Image Story description Mayor Avula shares reflections on the 10/13 Council meeting Story Link ...
Oct 14, 2026Richmond police report drop in murders, shootings despite slight rise in overall crime
Richmond police say the city is continuing to see encouraging public safety trends, even as overall crime remains slightly higher than it was a year ago.
Oct 14, 2026Emails show Richmond DPU raised 'urgent' concerns amid mounting billing issues, communication breakdown
Leaders at Richmond's Department of Public Utilities (DPU) raised "urgent" concerns amid the flawed rollout of its new billing system but seemingly struggled to get help from a vendor.
Oct 14, 2026The old Dairy Bar is coming down in Richmond. Here's what's going up.
The old buildings on the two-acre site are being taken down to make way for a seven-story mixed-use project.
Oct 13, 2026Avula explains decision not to renew Flock contract in Richmond as police chief reports drop in murders
Avula acknowledged that license plate readers can help police solve crimes, but said the city needs to balance those benefits with the privacy concerns of residents.
Oct 13, 2026