Krispy Korner shopping center sold for $6.7 million
The Krispy Korner shopping center in the Penn Daw area was sold last month for $6.7 million.
Business and Development Archive
New nursery to open soon at corner of Richmond Highway and Fort Hunt Road
A local garden center is opening a new nursery on the vacant lot at the corner of Richmond Highway and Fort Hunt Road in the next couple weeks.
SFDC finds new home and mission on Richmond Highway corridor
SFDC has relocated to the South County Government Center, and is now primarily focused on the implementation of the Embark Richmond Highway initiative.
Police increase community engagement, business partnerships in Mount Vernon, Franconia districts
The captains of the Mount Vernon and Franconia police stations said last week that not only is crime trending downward, but community engagement initiatives seem to be having
Pho restaurant coming to Hybla Valley
A new Pho restaurant has signed a lease and begun applying for construction permits to open up for business in the Hybla Valley area.
Board approves change to allow for Sky View Drive townhouse development
The Board of Supervisors approved a change Tuesday to the comprehensive plan that clears the way for a small townhouse development to be built in the Woodlawn area.
Richmond Highway Facade Improvement Program concludes, as Embark begins
Begun nearly 16 years ago as a pilot project to improve the appearance of a fading commercial property along Route 1, the Richmond Highway Facade Improvement Program is
Sunday meeting will discuss design, timeline of Mount Vernon RECenter renovation
The Park Authority is holding a community meeting Sunday to discuss the renovation and expansion project planned for the Mount Vernon RECenter.
McKay, Storck form new group to spur investment in corridor
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck and Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay have formed a group that will work toward a goal of successfully attracting the economic development
Community job fair to feature 22 local companies that are hiring
Saturday's job fair at Good Shepherd Catholic Church will feature plenty of potential employers and service providers offering job opportunities and various forms of assistance for Richmond Highway-residents.