Chesterfield Towne Center is getting a facelift, but won’t join other mixed-use makeovers
Thursday’s presenters said they’re not looking to raze it or add residences.
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Spanning the city
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City Council rejection of 21-townhouse plan linked to Virginia Home leaves Randolph site in limbo
"None of those affordable housing nonprofits applied. And some of them have expressed that they’re not interested in applying if it goes back on the market again."
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Oct. 16 Newsletter: Chesterfield Towne Center's glow-up
Croquet's finest descend on the area. Plus, Barbie arrives, a new twist on the solar deal, and what happened to Monacan's football team?
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History, in pink: Barbie exhibit arrives at VMHC
"It's not all pink and fluffy. There is actually a pretty serious historical narrative as well."
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The largest croquet club in the world is nearby, and it's hosting the North American championships this weekend
"At 53 you can't be internationally competitive in a lot of things."
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History, in pink: Barbie exhibit arrives at VMHC
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Oct. 16 Newsletter: Chesterfield Towne Center's glow-up
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Opening kickoff returned for touchdown jump-starts easy victory for King William
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