Richmond Home Sells for $1.8 Million, $50,000 Over Asking, With a Contract in 11 Days

Jsquared Interior Staging and Design staged 6604 Three Chopt Road in full, inside and out; the living room's layered staging against the home's coffered ceilings and grasscloth walls anchored a presentation that drew a contract in eleven days at $1,800,50

Chris Small, founder of Park 27 Group, is known for delivering exceptional real estate expertise, strategic marketing, and outstanding client service throughout the Richmond, Virginia market.

Johnathan and Jon Miller founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design

Chris Small of Park 27 listed 6604 Three Chopt Rd at $1,749,950 — sold $1,800,500 in 11 days after consultation, upgrades, and staging in and out by Jsquared.

At $1.8 million, buyers are mentally cross-shopping new construction, so the home has to present like a model home with better landscaping.”

— Johnathan H. Miller, Founder & CEO, Jsquared Interior Staging and Design

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A 2015-built home at 6604 Three Chopt Road, in Richmond's near West End, closed on October 19, 2026, for $1,800,500, roughly $50,550, or 2.9 percent, above its $1,749,950 list price,

Library of Virginia announces nominations open for 2027 Virginia Literary Awards

RICHMOND, Va. – The Library of Virginia has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2027 Virginia Literary Awards that honor excellence in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children’s literature. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2027.

 

For nearly three decades, the Virginia Literary Awards has honored Virginia writers and

Center for Plain Language Names Casey Mank as Board Chair

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Longtime board member succeeds Barbra Kingsley, who takes on leadership role as Chair of the International Plain Language Federation

I’m honored to step into this role and build on the work Barbra and so many others have done to strengthen the Center and advance plain language.”

— Casey Mank

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Center for Plain Language has named Casey Mank as Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Barbra Kingsley, PhD, who has been appointed Chair of the International Plain Language Federation (IPLF).

Serving since May, Mank, co-founder and principal of Bold Type, is in her third term with

Cranemasters Marks 40 Years of Keeping America on Track

North Chesterfield-based company reaches rare 40-year milestone, crediting its success to dedicated employees, strong customer relationships and a commitment to safety.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cranemasters, a full-service railroad contractor, is celebrating 40 years of keeping America on track. Serving Class I, regional and short-line railroads, as well as industrial customers, the company continues to deliver safe, reliable solutions to some of the railroad industry’s toughest challenges. For four decades,

VADOC Donates More Than 700 Books to Richmond’s Enchanting Bookmobile

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) donated more than 700 children’s books on Wednesday to the Richmond-based nonprofit The Enchanting Bookmobile.

This collection of new or gently used

Anthony P. Jones’ Sorrowful Mysteries Moves From Page to Screen

Legendary Hollywood producer George Folsey Jr. called the manuscript “The Da Vinci Code on steroids.”

The Da Vinci Code on steroids.”

— George Folsey Jr., Legendary Hollywood Producer

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Some secrets were never meant to be discovered. In Sorrowful Mysteries, Richmond, Virginia thriller author Anthony P. Jones takes readers into a world where faith collides with conspiracy, ancient history refuses to remain buried, and the search for truth carries consequences powerful enough to challenge deeply held beliefs.

Combining Vatican intrigue, ancient mysteries, religious conspiracy, betrayal, redemption,

Defense Maritime Solutions Expands in Chesapeake with $30M+ Investment

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) — a leading manufacturer and supplier of shipboard energy and propulsion systems — will invest more than $30 million to expand its operations in Chesapeake, creating 32 new jobs in the Commonwealth. 

“Defense Maritime Solutions’ expansion in Chesapeake strengthens both Virginia’s

Regal Ventures and Tramview Capital Management Acquire Richmond, VA Industrial Property

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A joint venture between Tramview Capital Management (“Tramview”) and Regal Ventures recently closed the acquisition of a ~70,739 SF industrial manufacturing facility on ~7.6 acres in the Southwest submarket of Richmond, VA (the “Property”). Built in 1987 and significantly renovated in 2013, 2016, and 2026,

Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health Reports 36% Increase in Demand

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As access to gambling continues to increase, we’re going to see parallel growth in the need for problem gambling support.”

— Dr. Carolyn Hawley, Director, Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the first half of 2026, the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health (VPGH) saw a 36.53% increase in referrals and intakes when compared to the

Over 100 Awards and 15 Years Later, Jsquared Is Having Its Best Year Yet

Johnathan and Jon Miller, founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design, bring together luxury interior design, home staging, and strategic marketing to help homeowners, builders, and real estate professionals maximize a property’s appeal and value throu

Luxury vacant home staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design, whose Ready-Set-Sold® process has guided thousands of Richmond-area homes to market over 15 years.

Layered textures and curated detail define Jsquared's staging work, recognized by IAHSP® for Home Staging Excellence, Design Excellence, and Client Care Excellence.

Kitchen staging by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design, part of the firm's full vacant home staging process serving Central Virginia for 15 years.

Johnathan and Jon Miller founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design

Fifteen years in, Jsquared's strongest stretch yet: 30 staged projects, $21.8M in H1 2026 sales, averaging 5% over list with offers in 12 days.

Fifteen years ago, this company was an idea about what design could do, and every year since has been about proving that idea in the only market that matters, real sales,”

— Johnathan H. Miller | Jsquared Interior Staging and Design

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jsquared Interior Staging and Design Marks 15 Years of Transforming How Richmond Homes Sell

Founded in 2011, the Richmond firm behind

Inside the Prestwould: How a Richmond Landmark Condo Was Reimagined for Its Next Century

The living room of Unit 9D, with its masonry fireplace and skyline windows, furnished by Jsquared Interior Staging and Design to let the Bossom-designed architecture lead.

The fully renovated kitchen at The Prestwould's Unit 9D pairs quartz counters and Café appliances with the 1927 building's original proportions.

Chris Small, founder of Park 27 Group, is known for delivering exceptional real estate expertise, strategic marketing, and outstanding client service throughout the Richmond, Virginia market.

The primary suite's bay window frames skyline views nine floors above Monroe Park; staging and furnishings by squared Interior Staging and Design.

Johnathan and Jon Miller founders of Jsquared Interior Staging & Design

Park 27's Chris Small and contractor Jeremy Creasey bought and renovated Unit 9D in Richmond's storied Prestwould; it sold July 10 with staging by Jsquared.

Our job was to let the architecture lead, and give buyers a glimpse of the life this home has been hosting for a hundred years. When the bones are this good, staging is an act of respect.”

— Johnathan H. Miller | Jsquared Interior Staging and Design

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Park 27 founder Chris Small and veteran Fan District contractor Jeremy Creasey purchased and renovated Unit 9D in Richmond's storied Prestwould

Synergy Technical Earns Microsoft Data Security Specialization, Strengthening Secure AI Adoption

Synergy Technical Earns Microsoft Data Security Specialization

Synergy Technical earns the Microsoft Data Security Specialization, validating its expertise in protecting data, governance, and compliance.

Earning the Data Security Specialization means our customers can deploy AI agents with confidence, knowing sensitive data is properly classified, protected, and governed...”

— Rohana Meade

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synergy Technical, LLC today announced it has earned the Microsoft Data Security Specialization, a recognition that validates the company’s proven expertise in helping organizations

Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci’s Stephanie Grana & Elliott Buckner Earn 2026 Super Lawyers® Top 5 Honor

Virginia Super Lawyers 2026 Top 5 Personal Injury Plaintiffs Honorees Elliott M. Buckner and Stephanie E. Grana

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Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Partners Stephanie Grana and Elliott Buckner Named Among Virginia's Top 5 Personal Injury Plaintiff Super Lawyers® for 2026

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Our firm is pleased to share that two partners, Stephanie E. Grana and Elliott M. Buckner, have each been named to the Top 5: Personal Injury Plaintiff Virginia Super

Dr. Greggy Lubin, Army Reserve Major, Now Board-Certified PMHNP

Dr. Greggy Lubin, DNP, PMHNP-C, WCC, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Trilingual U.S. Army Reserve Major and Doctor of Nursing Practice expands evidence-based mental health care for veterans, families, and underserved communities.

From the battlefield to the bedside, my mission has remained the same: to serve, to heal, and to restore hope by expanding access to mental health care in every language and to every community.”

— Dr. Greggy Lubin, DNP, PMHNP-C, WCC

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Greggy Lubin, DNP, PMHNP-C, WCC, MAJ, U.S. Army Reserve, proudly announces a major professional milestone in his distinguished career as he advances his mission to

New Book Explores 'The Hard Problem of Consciousness' and Speculates AI May Not Be Able to Develop Subjective Awareness

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New book from Oaklea Connects the AI Consciousness Debate to the "central mystery of mind" & cites evidence consciousness may be a fundamental aspect of reality

This is not a rejection of science. It’s an extension of it. When you follow the evidence where it leads, it suggests that our current model of reality is incomplete.”

— Stephen Hawley Martin

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a moment when leading figures in artificial intelligence are openly questioning whether machines might someday become conscious, a new book by author and researcher Stephen Hawley Martin argues the opposite—and in doing so, challenges one of the most fundamental assumptions of modern science.

In "You Are Not Your Brain: Why AI Can’t Be

Global Business Pages Launches Low-Cost, Permanent Global Business Listings

New platform offering SEO-indexed business profiles with local and global visibility for a one-time annual fee.

We built Global Business Pages so any business can be discovered online—locally and worldwide—without expensive subscriptions. One listing. One low price. Real visibility.”

— Vincent Theophil, Founder & CEO, Global Business Pages

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Business Pages today announced the launch of a low-cost global business listing platform designed to help businesses improve

Houzeo Releases the Best Places to Live in Virginia Rankings Delivering Data-Driven Clarity for Buyers

These rankings help buyers assess Virginia cities by comparing housing costs, lifestyle perks, and livability.

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America’s best home buying and selling website, announced the launch of its new “Best Places to Live” landing pages. The rankings highlight the top 10 Virginia cities based on housing affordability, income alignment, and economic strength. This helps homebuyers make more informed decisions about locations.

Houzeo’s Best Places rankings are grounded in a structured, data-driven methodology.

Fenris and Momentum AMP Partner to Offer Real-Time Data Enrichment

 

Jennifer Linton, CEO of Fenris

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When embedded into the Momentum AMP Toolbox, Fenris’ Customer 360 and Property Data give agents instant insights from existing policies.

Partnering with Momentum AMP brings Fenris' enrichment data into the tools agents already use, helping them focus on the right leads and policyholder interaction for optimized growth opportunity.”

— Jennifer Linton, founder and CEO of Fenris

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fenris, a leading provider of predictive data and data enrichment solutions for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Momentum AMP, the growth platform purpose-built for independent insurance agencies.

Through this partnership, Momentum AMP agencies gain seamless access to Fenris’

Pearl Education Surpasses 100 Million Tutoring Minutes, Marking a Major Milestone in K–12 Tutoring

Pearl Education announced that more than 100 million minutes of tutoring and supplemental instruction have been delivered and tracked through its technology.

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pearl Education, whose Student Success Platform is used by districts, states, and tutoring providers nationwide, today announced that more than 100 million minutes (1.67 million hours) of tutoring and supplemental instruction have now been delivered and tracked through its technology.

This milestone demonstrates Pearl’s role in supporting large-scale tutoring, acceleration, and

Fabric Futures Launches Youth Apparel & Entrepreneurship Pilot Program in Richmond, Virginia

Elementary students proudly wearing academic achievement medals. Since integrating Fabric Futures principles into their school environment, teachers have noted stronger confidence, improved engagement, and higher participation.

A Girl Scout troop participating in a creativity and entrepreneurship session focused on teamwork, confidence, and business skills. Following the workshop, the troop successfully sold over 10,000 boxes of cookies that year.

A high school group of over 75 students learning public speaking, leadership, and the power of their voice during a Fabric Futures interactive session.

More than 75 high school students engaged in a workshop on bullying and cyberbullying. The program emphasized empathy, communication, teamwork, and building stronger communities.

Middle school students participating in a discussion on respect, communication, bullying, and the importance of positive behavior toward adults and peers.

New initiative equips students in grades 6–12 with hands-on skills in custom apparel production, branding, and small-business development

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fabric Futures, a youth-centered apparel and entrepreneurship program, officially launches its first full pilot cohort on February 1, 2026, in the Richmond, Virginia, area in partnership with schools and youth-serving organizations.

Designed to empower young people through