Year In Review: The Top 10 Short Pump News Stories Of 2009

2009 was a big year in Short Pump. From two big snowfalls, the opening of new developments and the closing of three well-known national businesses based right here due to a turbulent economy, there was plenty that this year will be remembered for well into the next decade. Below our our top ten picks for the most memorable stories of the year. Read more

Short Pump Family Receives A Home For The Holidays Thanks To Community

In a largely prosperous area such as Short Pump, homelessness is something you probably don’t associate with the community. However, it’s something that does exist, as one local family will tell you. One who, thanks to the generosity of a the Short Pump community, have their own Christmas miracle: a roof over their heads. Read more

Pump Up The Giving: Richmond-Wide Coat Drive

On one of the coldest weekends of the year and in the biggest snowstorm Richmond has seen in quite some time, the Salvation Army’s distribution center at Chesterfield Towne Center put out an alarming report. At the time, they thought more than 300 coats meant for needy individuals in the Richmond area had been stolen. Fortunately, a new report out Tuesday said they were actually only misplaced. Still, there are many in our area who need a helping hand. Read more

Photos & Video: Weekend Storm Dumps 14 Inches Of Snow On Short Pump

A weekend snowstorm that streamed across the East Coast dumped more than a foot of snow on the Short Pump area this past weekend, wreaking havoc on the roadways and causing a number of power outages. Unofficial estimates put the snow total at just around 14 inches near Short Pump Town Center. Read more

End Of An Era: Ukrop’s Sold, Will Be Open Sundays And Sell Alcohol

Ukrop’s Super Markets announced today that they have been acquired by Giant-Carlisle, a Division of Ahold USA for approximately $140 million. 25 stores will be sold as part of the deal, which includes all Richmond-area stores and the Williamsburg location. The Fredericksburg store is not part of the transaction. And while many things will change, the new owners say many things will remain the same. Read more

Local Outreach Group Starts Flash Mob In Short Pump Town Center Courtyard

Richmond Outreach Center, a large church and outreach ministry in the city’s south side better known as The ROC, brought a little holiday cheer to Short Pump Town Center shoppers earlier this month when they descended on the courtyard and started a flash mob, singing and dancing to popular Christmas songs. Read more

Rainbow Buffet: Pretty Good Food At A Pretty Good Value

Rainbow Buffet opened its doors towards the end of September in the Short Pump Village shopping center, a few doors down from Walmart. The latest in a myriad of new Chinese and Japanese restaurants to open in Short Pump, Rainbow Buffet offers good, affordable Asian cuisine in a nice atmosphere. Read more

Two Short Pump High Schools Named Among Best In Nation

Two Short Pump area schools were honored by the well-known publication U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the nation. Both Deep Run High School and Godwin High School took Silver Medal honors in the rankings, based on the College Readiness Index. Read more

Teachers At Nuckols Farm Elementary Going Green With Formation Of New Club

While many of us are busy decking the halls with red and green, the students at Nuckols Farm Elementary are going “green’ in a different way. Inspired by the enthusiasm generated by last years’ school theme “Growing Up Green,” two teachers, Anna Stacey and Sarah Brockman, have founded a new school club, “The Green Team.” Read more

Home Furnishings Store Closing Short Pump Town Center Location Next Month

The West Elm furniture store at Short Pump Town Center will close January 18, 2010. The closure was confirmed by a spokesperson for Williams-Sonoma, the publicly-traded retailer that owns West Elm. No specific reason was given for closing the store. Mall management also offered no explanation as to why the store was closing. Read more

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