The Tri-Cities Area

[burt]

And, another big story about Fort Lee expansion in today's TD by staff writer David Ress:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...07-15-0228.html

[journiyin]

And, another big story about Fort Lee expansion in today's TD by staff writer David Ress:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...07-15-0228.html

I cant remember if any large scale housing projects have been proposed for thise area yet... anyone know of such?

[eandslee]

I cant remember if any large scale housing projects have been proposed for thise area yet... anyone know of such?

It's funny, I haven't heard anything yet about a large scale housing project yet, but it would make a lot of sense. I can tell you that if I owned land in that area, I'd be subdividing right now! ***Hey! That's post 1000 for me!!!***

[burt]

It's funny, I haven't heard anything yet about a large scale housing project yet, but it would make a lot of sense. I can tell you that if I owned land in that area, I'd be subdividing right now! ***Hey! That's post 1000 for me!!!***

Hey Eric, move your butt over to the airport thread. There's some good news for you!

Then go to Suburban thread and read the story titled Chesterfierld Considers Home Development posted 7/17 on page 34 by Ric75. 4998 homes are planned for Bermuda Hundred in a development to be called Banner Station.

And congratulations on posting # 1000!!!

Edited July 21, 2007 by burt

[burt]

This story from today's inRich details construction activity at the vastly expanding Army installation at Ft. Lee between Hopewell and Petersburg:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/cva/ric/news....09-15-0148.html

[burt]

Here's another upbeat story from today's inRich about Fort Lee. "This is the biggest economic opportunity our region has seen in decades", says Rsoalyn Key-Tiller, Executive Director of the Capital Area Workforce board:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/busines...09-16-0132.html

[journiyin]

Here's another upbeat story from today's inRich about Fort Lee. "This is the biggest economic opportunity our region has seen in decades", says Rsoalyn Key-Tiller, Executive Director of the Capital Area Workforce board:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/busines...09-16-0132.html

I am trying to get my company to pay for me to get down to this and hear what is being said in the business community and how they intend to address the obvious growth potential.

[burt]

Here's more from today's inRich about the Fort Lee impact on the area:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/content/cva/r...09-29-0171.html

[burt]

http://www.timesdispatch.com/cva/ric/news....10-30-0112.html

Fort Lee news bulletin.

[burt]

David Ress of the RTD describes the re-awakening of Petersburg's Old Town in this story from today's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/busines...11-04-0118.html

[burt]

A study predicts that 1800 new households will be created off base during and after expansion at Ft. Lee. From today's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...12-04-0137.html

Edited December 4, 2007 by burt

[Downtowner]

I heard on the nbc12 news at noon that Hopewell might be getting an ethanol plant. I dont know where though. They just said its likely to get approved in hopewell.

Edited December 4, 2007 by Downtowner

[burt]

Here is an economic development story regarding Petersburg and Prince George:

http://www.inrich.com/content/cva/ric/news...12-05-0162.html

Edited December 5, 2007 by burt

[burt]

And, following up on the above posting, here's an inRich story about the approval of an Ethanol plant in Hopewell:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/busines...12-05-0159.html

Edited December 5, 2007 by burt

[heykey4]

Can anyone shed some light about the decayed trolley on a flatbed under the MLK Bridge in Petersburg?

Where'd it come from and what's it for? It's at the base of the old Richmond-Petersburg Interurban Terminal Building in Old Town.

Here's a picture of it...

Edited December 24, 2007 by lch4

[burt]

Discussions and preparatiions go apace relating to Fort Lee expansion. This story is from today's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...01-31-0186.html

[burt]

Can anyone shed some light about the decayed trolley on a flatbed under the MLK Bridge in Petersburg?

Where'd it come from and what's it for? It's at the base of the old Richmond-Petersburg Interurban Terminal Building in Old Town.

Here's a picture of it...

Ich4, I don't know how we let this pass without comment. I don't have much to add except to say that the building at the south end of the Appomattox River Bridge (US1) was the Petersburg terminus of the old Richmond/P'burg Inter-urban line. I think the street cars traversed the bridge and the terminal building had an elevator to what we now call Old Town and connection to the Norfolk and Western (now Norfolk/Southern) rail station under the bridge.

I love the photo!!

[Shakman]

Richard Bland College is to offer on-campus housing. A 74-unit apartment building is set to open for the Fall Semester.

Article link from nbc12:

http://www.nbc12.com/global/story.asp?s=8698090

Article link from Richard Bland College website:

http://www.rbc.edu/residencehalls.html

[burt]

This is a MUST read for nature enthusiasts and friends of Tri Cities history.

Richmond has its James River Park.

Petersburg/Hopewell/Colonial Heights have The Appomattox, and what a great job Friends of The Appommatox are doing in developing trails along the waterway.

There's a video and some wonderful slide shows all compiled and edited by the remarkable Phil Riggan of inRich:

Enjoy and Learn:

http://www.discoverrichmond.com/dis/lifest...cle/folar/1717/

[burt]

Ethanol plant approved for Hopewell. It will bring 40 to 50 full-time jobs and add about $2 million annually to the city's economy.

From today's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...08-28-0286.html

[burt]

Petersburg City Council approves $5 million toward a new public library. Total cost is anticipated to be $16 million in today's dollars, but one spokesperson suggests it will take 4 years to raise all the necessary funds and 18 months of construction before the new building rises at 22-24 Market Street close to Old Town.

From yesterday's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...09-03-0226.html

Edited September 4, 2008 by burt

[burt]

Petersburg is making great strides in revitalizing its historic downtown.

See this story with slideshow from today's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...09-14-0061.html

[burt]

Greater Richmond area will get another tourist attraction.

Huge US Army Museum to open in 2011 at Fort Lee.

From today's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...10-25-0115.html

[heykey4]

I just discovered that Bojangles is building or has built a restaurant in Hopewell. They left the Richmond market some years back because of poor performance, I wonder what's changed and whether we'll be seeing any other locations open around town. They have the best chicken of any fast food and their fries are amazing.

Edited December 15, 2008 by lch4

[burt]

I just discovered that Bojangles is building or has built a restaurant in Hopewell. They left the Richmond market some years back because of poor performance, I wonder what's changed and whether we'll be seeing any other locations open around town. They have the best chicken of any fast food and their fries are amazing.

Have you tried PopEye's spicy fried chicken? Mmmmmmm!