May 10, 2021, 10:05 am ·
The Virginia City of Richmond announced late last week that its Resort Casino Evaluation Panel has entered the next phase of its ongoing casino selection process.
The unit has been assembled to assess proposals from companies interested to operate a Las Vegas-style casino resort in the city and recommend a preferred bidder to the Richmond City Council.
During its request for proposals process between December and February,
the city received six bids. It culled three of the proposed projects in March and eliminated a fourth one in late April. The Cordish Companies of Baltimore and a joint venture between media corporation Urban One and Colonial Downs are the only two offers left in the race for the gaming license.
Richmond businesses say parklet program is helping sales
Richmond businesses say parklet program is helping sales By Henry Graff | April 29, 2021 at 1:17 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 8:54 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The City of Richmond just finished work on a series of parklets. Now people are enjoying them and business owners say it’s bringing in the bucks.
“You know it’s a nice day and we’re able to outside, that’s like awesome right? Obviously, places aren’t doing indoor seating as much so it’s just a nice way to be able to enjoy a coffee, sit outside,” said Eli Haag, who lives in Shockoe Bottom.