Oct. 17 Newsletter: Skyscrapers and density
Some of the nation's most famous buildings are constructed right here. Plus, a new development in the Near West End, new data from City Hall on affordable housing assistance, and a golf tournament weekend.
Michael Phillips
Near West End church is under contract to be turned into 72 housing units; developer selected from dozens of bids
The density debate along Grove Avenue continues to stay active, and up next is potentially one of the area’s most transformational projects to date.
Oct. 15 Newsletter: No tax cut coming
Plus, mourning D'Angelo, a new policy allowing cell phones to be brought to the courthouse, a school board update and high school football report, and one last chance to sign up for our Thursday donor Zoom.
Richmond native, star musician D'Angelo dies of cancer at 51
His parents founded Shepherd’s Heart Christian Fellowship Ministry in South Richmond, and he played music at the church before embarking on his career.
Oct. 13 Newsletter: Nonprofit funding
Plus, the impact of federal cuts to long-term HIV Richmonders, a guitar shop takes root in Chesterfield, Banana Ball returns, and the rest of the news on a holiday Monday for city workers.
Longtime Richmond Fed chair will moderate special Forum discussion
The Richmond Forum will be offering a special program, with tickets open to the public, centering around the risk of another financial collapse.
Oct. 10 Newsletter: White sauce
Richmond's hometown delicacy. Plus, the Folk Festival enters its amphitheater era, and a partial resolution to the ongoing debate over Papi's nightclub, an LGBTQ+ space in Shockoe Bottom.
