Short Pump News

The Town of Ashland hired Urban Partners to analyze the economic and demographic market in Town for its Comprehensive Plan Update.

I love sushi. And I particularly love tuna. But considering the side order of heavy metals that comes with tuna, it's going to have to be only an occasional indulgence.

A short ride up Interstate 64, Richmond offers the thrifty traveler a chance to drink up history, culture and good beer in a setting that's refreshingly different, not shockingly strange.

Celebrate, Rejuvenate This issue includes our seventh annual commemorative graduation section.

Patrick Michaels, Global Warming skeptic, has weighed in on the Virginia Commission on Climate Change -- and this time there's no question that it's him and not one of his colleagues This time, he has written a ...

An area man is under arrest, accused of a series of indecent exposures in Hernrico County's West End.

Cafaro Co., which recently finished remodeling its Spotsylvania Towne Centre, is leasing space to those companies and more in the Village at Towne Center, the mall's soon-to-open outdoor lifestyle center.

Henrico Police are looking for some bold thieves that robbed the Capri Jewelers in Short Pump last night during rush hour.

Police Seek Jewelery Store Robbers Henrico Citizen Staff Reports 28.MAY.08 Henrico Police are seeking three black males who robbed a Capri Jewelers store in Short Pump May 27 evening after forcing employees ...

Shoppers were out early yesterday at some local stores on the first day of Virginia's sales-tax holiday for hurricane supplies.

Slain Teen Honored It has been about nine months since Ryan Matko was found murdered and the investigation has run cold... Read More>> Stormtracker Forecast 8Sports An email is circulating, written by a woman ...

“One of the reasons was to get people to see downtown in a new light”

While the most noticeable elements of Broad Street's resurgence are large projects like the new Federal courthouse, the impressive renovation of the National Theater and the new Hilton Gardens emerging from the ... via Buttermilk and Molasses

My favorite trip to the Indian subcontinent was actually a weekend in east London. via Style Weekly

“Nearly everyone in the parish plays a role in making our event a success.”

Lebanese Food Festival Planned Henrico Citizen Staff Reports 01.MAY.08 St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church will host its 24th annual Lebanese Food Festival May 16-18 on the church grounds at 4611 Sadler Road ... via Henrico Citizen

“We are inspired to see young people making a difference in our community”

Pocahontas Students Organize 5K Fun Run Henrico Citizen Staff Reports 01.MAY.08 More than 300 race enthusiasts of all ages are expected to participate May 17 in the Wellesley 5K Fun Run, benefitting the VCU ... via Henrico Citizen

“We want the emphasis to be on the food”

Randy O'Dell, probably the most experienced and popular bartender in the city , is putting the final touches on his first ownership venture. via Style Weekly

“This could be the thing that gets people to turn off I-95”

If you're looking for an issue worth tackling at a regional level, look no further than the James River. via Buttermilk and Molasses

“Richmond has retail about three times the national average and we have to continue to grow and reinvent ourselves”

More changes are on the way for Chesterfield County's only mall. Since January, Chesterfield Towne Center has been undergoing a facelift, landing six new businesses - two of which were just announced. via NBC12

“Whenever you see a gaggle of people come up, you want to bring anybody who's in the back up front and you want to stand next to the register”

Police are searching for two diamond thieves who hit a west end mall - and they think the duo may have pulled the same stunt before. via WWBT

“In many metropolitan areas, public transportation is available throughout the day connecting the regional airport with the central business district”

Study Recommends Enhanced Bus Service in Region By Tom Lappas, Henrico Citizen Editor 17.APR.08 Transportation service to four corridors that include portions of Henrico County should be increased immediately ... via Henrico Citizen