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RVA Big Market is leaving Bryan Park for Midtown Green
Richmond's popular RVA Big Market will move from Bryan Park to Midtown Green next spring — a permanent relocation for the farmers market that draws thousands to the Northside park every Saturday. Why it matters: It marks the second major move for the nearly 20-year-old Richmond institution, but organizers say the new location could help the market grow even larger. State of play: The market is moving to avoid disruptions from Bryan Park's upcoming environmental restoration projects, including dam removal and stream restoration, founder Karen Grisevich and city parks officials told vendors Friday. The city and organizers wanted to give vendors plenty of time to prepare, parks director Chris Frelke tells Axios. Construction of the Fall Line Trail and ongoing park improvements have also required the market to shift locations within Bryan Park recently. The winter market, which starts next month, will remain at Bryan Park. The RVA Big Market. Photo: Sabrina Moreno/Axios Stunning stat: The Big Market draws thousands of shoppers, with organizers saying attendance reaches up to 15,000 on summer Saturdays. Zoom in: Organizers say Midtown Green — the now city-owned former Washington Commanders training facility — has more space, which could allow for more vendors, plus improved
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Onelife Fitness plans a $24 million club at Midtown64 on West Broad Street
Onelife Fitness plans to open a 65,000-square-foot club at Midtown64, the $500 million mixed-use development under construction at West Broad Street and Interstate 64. The McLean-based company announced the $24 million project Wednesday and says it’s the first of several clubs it plans for the Richmond area. The club...
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Missed paperwork played a role in why Richmond abandoned solar panel project
Missed paperwork appears to have played a role in why Richmond's solar panel project had to be abandoned by the city. Newly released documents show the staffer at the center of the controversy filed a form about his outside employment early on, but no higher-ups ever signed it.
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Secret Sandwich Society closes Richmond location permanently
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Secret Sandwich Society at 501 E. Grace St. has closed permanently, according to a message sent to employees Wednesday. Management promised to distribute payroll by Monday, Oct. 26. A West Virginia couple who own the Secret Sandwich Society brand opened the downtown Richmond location in 2016.
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Richmond Planning Commission recommends apartment development on historic hospital grounds
The Richmond Planning Commission unanimously recommended that city council approve Virginia Union University's (VUU) special use permit to complete an apartment complex on the same property as the old historic Richmond Community Hospital.
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Cumberland supervisors approve massive natural gas power plant
CUMBERLAND, Va. (WWBT) - Cumberland County supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve a 3-gigawatt natural gas power plant, following hours of public comment. The plant would go near Columbia Road and the James River. The decision comes after the planning commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit required for...