On Thursday, November 19, 2009, a popular Far West End restaurant will be doing its part to help out children suffering with cancer. Shackleford’s, in the Gleneagles shopping center off Ridgefield Parkway, will be donating 10% of all sales all day to the Tad DuPriest Foundation.
New-To-Richmond Electronics Retailer Opens Short Pump Store
Fresh on the scene in the Richmond market, Indianapolis-based hhgregg opened their new Short Pump Town Center store last Thursday in the building that formerly housed Circuit City. The store is currently in a soft opening phase, with grand opening celebration to take place this coming Thursday, November 20, 2009.
Kalospectra To Offer Unique Experience That Mixes Art & Action Sports
On Wednesday, November 18, from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m., the Aloft Hotel in West Broad Village will transform into a two-story art gallery, hosting the art and action sports event Kalospectra. The event will feature local and regional artists, performance BMX art, and free live music by DJ Cornbread in the hip atmosphere of the [...]
The Farmhouse At Manakin Road Serves Last Meal
A once popular Manakin-Sabot restaurant, just a couple miles west of Short Pump and well-known among Far West Enders, has cooked its last meal. The Farmhouse at 1840 Manakin-Sabot Road has closed its doors. The 150-year-old farmhouse has operated as a restaurant for many years and was formerly known as the Foxhead Inn. Al Harris Al [...]
The Local Vs. Corporate Dilemma In Short Pump
The state of the economy has hit Richmond in several ways. Not only have many lost their jobs but so many small businesses have gone out of business. I have personally been on a mission to try to give my business to small businesses verses corporate ones in Short Pump. Short Pump Mom “Short Pump Mom” [...]
Godwin High School Student Removed After Threats & Rumors Of Hit List
Henrico Police report that an unidentified Godwin High School student was removed from classes last week after a threat was made, dealing with rumors of a possible hit list. The school resource officer was informed of the threat on November 4 and the student was suspended following a hearing on the matter.
Fresh New Details On Hilton Short Pump Luxury Hotel
Shamin Hotels is about to open its 36th property, a full-service Hilton Hotel, December 1, 2009 in Short Pump. Standing majestic at 116 feet and eight stories tall, the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump Town Center is 246,000 square feet of luxury, bringing a new paradigm to lodging and events in the [...]
