Richmond leaders celebrate the placing of final steel beam for CarMax Park

Richmond leaders celebrate the placing of final steel beam for CarMax Park

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond leaders were joined by Richmond Flying Squirrels officials and lead contractors for the CarMax Park Topping Out Ceremony on Thursday. The event was held in celebration of the final steel beam being placed on the primary building structure for the new sports stadium. It also coincided with The Diamond Stadium's 40th anniversary. (Photo: Mark Morales, 8News) With a major milestone for the Flying Squirrels' stadium …

Owners of Jake's Place in Ashland expanding to Richmond with spot near The Diamond - Richmond BizSense

The space was most recently home to Ellie’s Hot Dogs & Ice Cream. (Mike Platania photos) The owners of an Ashland barbecue joint are bringing their brisket south to Richmond.  Wendy and John Yohman are preparing to open Jake’s Bullpen at 3312 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. The new spot will be a satellite location for Jake’s Place Restaurant & Market, which the Yohmans have run at 511 Thompson St. in Ashland for over a decade.  Jake’s Bullpen will take ov…