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Richmond Police Athletic League in limbo after year of inactivity, staffing...
Richmond PAL has offered athletics and other programs run by RPD police officers. (Image courtesy Richmond PAL) For over 30 years, children would shoot hoops, play soccer and box alongside Richmond...
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VPM starts construction on new downtown HQ
A rendering of the five-story headquarters building on Broad Street planned by VPM. The nonprofit news organization plans to relocate its home base to the city in 2026. (Renderings courtesy SMBW/VPM)...
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The Virginia Home lining up $70M in bonds to help fund new Hanover facility
The Virginia Home at 1101 Hampton St. in Richmond. Plans are in the works to relocate the nursing home to a new-construction facility that would be built in Hanover County. (BizSense file) The Virginia...
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Downtime: Project Pinball
Lee Householder with his favorite machine at the Richmond Pinball Collective arcade: the 1970s-era ‘Wizard!’ (Jonathan Spiers photos) When he isn’t advancing housing affordability as chief executive of...
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American Heart Association brings blood-pressure screenings to local hair salons
The American Heart Association is rolling out a blood-pressure screening initiative in local hair salons and barber shops. Pictured is a training session for students of Petersburg-based Another Level...
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Virginia Rep in financial dire straits as donations dry up following...
Virginia Repertory Theatre’s November Theatre at 114 W. Broad St. (BizSense file) Months after its co-founders departed, Virginia Repertory Theatre says it is at risk of having to close its curtains...
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Downtime: Retired CapTech exec joins Sportable CEO on dual bike ride fundraiser
Kevin McQueen, center, with Sportable CEO Hunter Leemon in the white jersey and other riders at last year’s RAGBRAI ride. (Photo courtesy Hunter Leemon) The cycling-for-Sportable wheel keeps turning....
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Chesterfield Food Bank planning bigger facility on Iron Bridge Road
Sina Hospitality CEO Ravi Patel and Kim Hill, executive director of the Chesterfield Food Bank and Outreach Center. The organizations are building an expanded facility for the food bank. (Images...
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Virginia Rep hits emergency fundraising goal, expects to remain open
Virginia Repertory’s November Theatre at 114 W. Broad St. (BizSense file) It looks like the show will go on after all for Virginia Repertory Theatre. The performing arts nonprofit announced Monday...
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Newly installed Carytown sign makes debut with illumination tonight
The new gateway sign was installed Monday above Cary Street at the western entrance to Carytown. (Photos courtesy Kelley Banks) Carytown’s new gateway sign is up and greeting visitors at the shopping...
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Byrd Theatre to continue seat-replacement project next year
The Byrd Theatre is fundraising to replace seats in the balcony and side sections of the historic movie theater’s auditorium. The organization plans to start the replacement project early next year....
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Feed More completes move to new $40M HQ in Henrico
Nearly a year to the day since it formally broke ground on the project, Feed More is fully moved into its new digs in Henrico County. The nonprofit is now operating out of its newly built distribution...
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Girl Scouts scoop up former bank branch to serve as new local HQ
The former bank branch at 3214 Skipwith Road was bought by the local arm of the Girl Scouts. (BizSense file) The regional arm of the Girl Scouts has secured a former bank branch in Henrico for its new...
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After fundraiser staves off closing, Virginia Rep to sell Northside property...
The Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education at 4204 Hermitage Road has been listed for sale as Virginia Rep seeks to restructure its operations to become more financially sound. (Jack Jacobs photos)...
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Baby gear nonprofit Little Hands relocates to a larger space in Richmond
Little Hands Virginia recently relocated to 3707 Saunders Ave. (Jack Jacobs photo) As it continues to grow, a nonprofit that collects and distributes diapers and other baby items has left the Stratford...
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Henricus to build new replica of colonial home amid search for more funding...
Henricus Historical Park is a living history museum dedicated to the Citie of Henricus, which was founded in 1611. A project to replace a replica farmer’s home at the site is expected to kick off early...
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Nonprofit Recap for 2024: Financial difficulties for some, major capital...
Virginia Repertory Theatre’s November Theatre at 114 W. Broad St. (Jack Jacobs photo) It was a year of highs and lows for the local nonprofit industry, with some contending with financial challenges...
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Ronald McDonald House planning $32M facility in Jackson Ward
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond has secured land for a proposed 50-room lodging facility, which would provide accommodations for families of children being treated in local hospitals....
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Housing nonprofit converting former East End church into new HQ, 4 apartments
Supporters gathered for a groundbreaking to kick off construction of Urban Hope’s new headquarters in the former Tenth Street Baptist Church building, which also will house four apartments. (Jonathan...
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Former Martin Agency CEO Cavallo named new boss at renamed Branch Museum
The Branch Museum of Design on Monument Avenue. (Photos courtesy Branch Museum) The Branch Museum of Design has a new top boss and a slightly new name to ring in the New Year. Former Martin Agency CEO...
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