The Official Guide To Richmond's Far West End
Resale store Clothes Mentor recently opened its first store in Virginia with a location in Short Pump. The outlet buys and sells gently used clothing, shoes, designer purses and other accessories, focusing on the latest trends for women ages 25 and older.
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Need an escape with some adult friends? From family events and festivals to live music and charity events, we have a full roundup of weekend events in and around the Far West End. And as far as we’re concerned, the weekend unofficially kicks off Thursday night. Check out our editor’s top picks for this weekend in this week’s Pump Picks.
Downtown Short Pump is proud to partner with RichmondMom.com again for our monthly Wine Down Wednesday charity event, coming up on May 2nd at The Wine Loft in West Broad Village. The fun kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and it’s all to benefit Family Lifeline.
A local bank wants to take control of a Short Pump hotel whose owner defaulted on the property’s $19 million loan. Midlothian-based Community Bankers Bank wants the court to appoint a receiver to take over operations of the Aloft Richmond West Hotel, which opened two years ago in West Broad Village.
A long weekend with friends in New York City provided inspiration for couple Matt Fraker and Jason Ferrell to bring their own twist on a delectable personal-sized treat back home. After waiting in line at the famed Magnolia Bakery in 2008, they started talking.
Henrico Police are seeking information on two men suspected of pulling off a jewelry heist at a Short Pump Town Center jeweler last night. Around 5:00 p.m., authorities say the men entered Peter Alexander Fine Jewelers and managed to get away with several thousand dollars of merchandise.
A dispute over a water agreement at the area’s biggest mixed-use development has spilled over into the courts. Henrico County is trying to collect more than $1 million from the owner of parts of West Broad Village after the developer defaulted on a water and sewer agreement that came due in January.
A familiar face is making an appearance at Deep Run High School, and it’s all in the name of safer driving. The school will host Subway spokesman Jared as a part of the company’s “W8 2 TXT” Campaign at a school assembly Thursday morning.
After opening its doors unofficially on February 18, All Fired Up Art Studio celebrated its Grand Opening Saturday, April 14th with a line of customers eager to see the newest location in West Broad Village. This location, their largest, is third to open in All Fired Up’s fifteen year history. All Fired Up specializes in the fired arts– pottery, glass and clay, with a variety of bisque pieces, paint colors and glass available for creating one-of-a-kind projects.
The Olive Oil Taproom officially opened its doors Saturday, April 14th. Specializing in extra virgin olive oil, gourmet cheeses, truffle oil, dips, and balsamic vinegar, The new business provides a unique experience to its clients by allowing sampling and tasting before bottling the product on location.
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The Far West End's online newsmagazine and community guide since 2004, Downtown Short Pump is the online leader in news, events, and goings on in Short Pump. DTSP is the most read online news publication in the Far West End and the only news outlet specific to Short Pump.