Photos: New Irish Pub, Candy Store In The Works At West Broad Village


The long-vacant Old Brick Road, West Broad Village’s “Main Street,” continues to come to life with new tenants. Following the opening of The French Boutique last week, a new restaurant and candy store are on the horizon.

VDOT Awards Contract For Road Improvements Along Interstate 64


Road improvements are coming soon to Interstate 64 in the Far West End as part of $54 million in road construction and maintenance contracts announced by the Virginia Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

New Martial Arts Studio Under Construction In Shadow Of Landmark Tree


As Short Pump has transitioned from a rural outpost to suburban destination over the past decade and a half, much of the rural character and landmarks that dotted the landscape before the expansive commercialism have faded away. Much of the area has been clearcut for shopping developments as well, but one landmark tree still remains, [...]

Major Three Chopt Road Utility Project Nearing Completion


Crews are nearing the final stretch of a major water project along Three Chopt Road in Short Pump that has had the road down to one lane daily since last fall. Once completed, the pipes being buried beneath the roadway will pump more than 12 million gallons of water per day to Goochland County residents.

New Entrance Under Construction Will Link West Broad Village & John Rolfe Parkway


Three Chopt Road, which once meandered through the farmland that now sits beneath West Broad Village, was at one time a popular cut-through for motorists trying to avoid Broad Street traffic. The segment of roadway that connected the neighborhoods of Church Run and Barrington to Broad has since been severed with new townhomes being constructed, [...]

New Restaurant, Car Wash Coming To Towne Center West Shopping Center


Richmond-based Car Pool Car Wash & Detail Service, who operates seven locations throughout the metro area, plans to open an eighth by the end of the year in Short Pump. Construction is expected to be swift, with an expected completion date of early December.

Short Pump-Related Planning Commission Cases: December 2009


Below are the Short Pump-related cases to be heard at the Henrico County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, December 10, 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 [...]

Short Pump-Related Board Of Supervisors Cases: November 2009


Below are the Short Pump-related cases to be heard at the Henrico County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. It’s a good way to keep on top of new development that’s being proposed in the Short Pump community.

Short Pump-Related Planning Commission Cases: October 2009


Below are the Short Pump-related cases to be heard at the Henrico County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2009. It’s a good way to keep on top of new development that’s being proposed in the Short Pump community.

Short Pump-Related Planning Commission Cases: September 2009


Below are the Short Pump-related cases to be heard at the Henrico County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2009. It’s a good way to keep on top of new development that’s being proposed in the Short Pump community.