I recently read an article about West Broad Village which states that it will have “wetlands, forested areas and numerous parks.” Notice these words are plural. I know that the development, relatively speaking, is on a large tract of land, but I am having trouble envisioning enough space for wetlands, forests and parks, at least [...]
Henrico County Soliciting Names For Two New Schools
Ever wanted a public building named after you? Well, it may not be your own given name, but your naming idea could be used at one of two Henrico County schools that are currently under construction. The School Board is taking name suggestions for a new middle school being built along Nuckols Road, as well [...]
Los Primos – A Quaint Mexican Hole-In-The-Wall
My husband is an avid Mexican food fan, and ever since we moved to Richmond, we have struggled to find authentic Mexican food in or near the Short Pump area. Well, a few months ago, he finally found a small restaurant with some really good, authentic Mexican food- Los Primos Mexican Restaurant. Now, it is [...]
Deep Run Holding Fundraisers For 27 Hour Marathon Dance
Deep Run High School is holding several fundraisers for its 27 hour Marathon Dance. The third annual event to be held March 27 and 28 will benefit 13 Richmond-area charities, many of which operate right here in Short Pump. Last year, the event raised nearly $106,000. Cheeburger Cheeburger in the Shops at Twin Hickory donated [...]
Investigation Into Timbering At Former Commonwealth Kennel Location
Many of you wrote in asking what was being built at the site of the old Commonwealth Kennel on Pouncey Tract Road, just across from Short Pump Middle School. With all of the development going on in the area, it’s usually safe to assume a new neighborhood or shopping center is being planned when a [...]
Short Pump-Related Planning Commission Cases – March 2009
Below are the Short Pump-related cases to be heard at the Henrico County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2009. It’s a good way to keep on top of new development that’s being proposed in the Short Pump community. All meetings are open to the public and take place at 7:00 p.m. at the [...]
The End Of An Era: Short Pump-Based Circuit City Shutters Doors Forever
The end of a 60 year era has come. Short Pump-based electronics retailer Circuit City closed all 567 US retail stores Sunday night forever. Liquidators finished selling off $1.7 billion in inventory at the stores almost two weeks ahead of schedule, according to sources familiar with the company. The company started as a humble television [...]
Welsh Auto Insurer To Base US Operations In Short Pump
Welsh auto insurance company Admiral Insurance is bringing its United States operations to the Concourse At Wyndham office park in Short Pump. The headquarters would create between 40 and 50 new jobs. Admiral Americas CEO Andrew Rose said the company was interested in the area because of the large number of highly-qualified and talented workers [...]
Henrico Cuts Capital Projects For Upcoming Fiscal Year
With falling tax revenue from decreased consumer spending and construction projects in the area, Henrico County has proactively decided to cut planned capital projects in the area to conserve cash. The plan calls for cuts in projects county-wide during the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Affected projects in the Short Pump area [...]
Circuit City’s Headquarters Liquidation: The Sequel – A Video Tour
The bargain hunters are back at Circuit City’s Short Pump headquarters. The electronics store’s Deep Run III building was opened Tuesday to shoppers. But unlike the sale that ended at Deep Run II, this one is going to take longer – until April – and prices are not negotiable yet. The sale of everything in [...]
