Podcasts about Short Pump

An Eastern Henrico church has ambitious plans; police identify the woman struck and killed by two vehicles in Short Pump last week; how to check on James River conditions this summer; Henrico Concert Band plans patriotic concert tonight; Short Pump Town Center concert series to host Taylor Swift tribute band Thursday.Support the show

A woman is struck and killed in Short Pump; Henrico's newest park earns a national award; Henrico officials break ground on a new detox center; Staples Mill Plaza shopping center has a new owner; Henrico Schools officials plan summer tour of 12 communities; your chance to 'Drive the Bus;' two Vietnamese authors will visit Tuckahoe Library on Saturday; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

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Sandston community members meet with county officials to discuss vandalism incidents, as police investigate 10 new incidents countywide; a 52-year-old woman dies after being struck by multiple cars; the new Ford's Garage restaurant opens in Short Pump; the Henrico Planning Commission endorses a 24-hour Sheetz location.Support the show

Thalhimer Realty Partners is now the sole lead developer in the Diamond District redevelopment; Dickie's Seafood is closing down and looking to sell its Northside facility; and Shake Shack is coming to Short Pump.

Tom Leonard's Farmers Market will host a Halloween Movie Night featuring the film “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the market's outdoor theater. Free popcorn will be available. Admission is free. All ages invited. Bring your own seating. Tom Leonard's is located at 4150 Tom Leonard Drive across from West Broad Village near Short Pump. Click here for details or call (804) 364-5800. * * * Goochland-based Slate River Band will perform at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Led by former Pinecastle recording...Article LinkSupport the show

The son of the namesake of Tom Leonard's Farmers Market has been named the Short Pump retailer's president. T.J. Leonard, who also is the grandson of well-known retailer Stew Leonard, Sr., will oversee daily operations, planning, and finance, taking the helm from his father, Tom, who has been the sole president since the store's opening in 1991. “T.J. might have been born into retailing, but he's spent the past 20 years learning from some of the best grocers in the industry," Tom Leonard said. "I am confident T.J. will be an excellent leader for our 65 team members at Tom...Article LinkSupport the show

Kain Road will be closed between North Gayton Road and Pouncey Tract Road in Short Pump from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 for the installation of utility lines. Traffic will be detoured using North Gayton and Pouncey Tract.  Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the show

Gov. Glenn Youngkin visits Henrico to tout workforce development; a woman is struck and killed by a vehicle in Short Pump; Rep. Rob Wittman honored by a small business organization; Richmond citizens concerned about Fall Line Trail's path adjacent to Henrico; nominations open for REB Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards.Support the show

The Henrico Police Division has identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car on West Broad Street in Short Pump Sept. 18 as 63-year-old June Eades Heesen. The crash was reported at about 4:49 p.m. in the 11400 block of West Broad Street. Heesen was seriously injured when she was found and was taken to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries the following day. The driver of the Nissan Altima, who has not been identified, apparently hit Heesen in a parking lot while attempting to turn left toward the shopping center's exit, according to...Article LinkSupport the show

Peter J. Reynolds, 100, of Discovery Village in Henrico, died Monday, September 16, 2024. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis M. Reynolds, and by his daughter, Sally Reynolds Griffin. Survivors include daughters Margaret R. Langston, of Richmond and Susan R. Polomski (Robert) of Easley, S.C.; his son, Patrick C. Reynolds (Teresa) of Short Pump; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Kathleen Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was born on July 11, 1924, and grew up in Port Reading, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University and became a journalist. He worked as a reporter...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico Schools' Career Ladder program is expanding; a Glen Allen woman attacked in June by a shark shares her story; this week's Savvy Senior column details free or low-cost legal services for seniors; Our Laughter in the Rain event takes place in Short Pump; how you can support the Henrico Citizen this week.Support the show

Hundreds of people filled the ballroom at the Short Pump Hilton for the annual Our Laughter in the Rain event to celebrate the beauty and strength of women and children battling cancer. The event, now in its 9th year, offers connections, encouragement and hope for cancer survivors and cancer patients living in the Richmond and Tri-Cities area. The night included guest speakers, musical performances and two fashion shows featuring adult and children models hitting the runway in beautiful designs. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico's Board of Supervisors begins a two-day retreat today; Henrico Police seek a missing county man; RIC ties a dubious record; 10 fatalities occur on state roads during the Labor Day holiday, including one in Henrico; 15-year-old Goochland girl found safe a month and a half after going missing in Short Pump.Support the show

A 15-year-old Goochland girl reported missing from Short Pump in July has been found safe, according to Henrico Police. Alaina Hendricks went missing in the 11300 block of West Broad Street July 18 with another Goochland teen, 17-year-old Hailey Yost. Yost later was found safe Aug. 20. Police did not provide details about where or how either girl had been located. "We want to thank the community and all other assisting agencies that helped to search for the juveniles over the past several weeks," police officials wrote in a statement.Article LinkSupport the Show.

In our 8:30 half hour, we hear from none other than Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares -- who has been and will continue serving as Master of Ceremonies for various premiere events for Reagan around the Old Dominion.  John and the AG talk about the film (which Jason has already seen at this point, of course), as well as about tonight's event in Short Pump.

In our first hour this Wednesday, we chat about Jack Smith's resurrected federal case against President Trump -- and Reagan (which has a premiere event in Short Pump tonight).

Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom is celebrating its golden anniversary this year with a limited-time-only special, offered through Nov. 11. Founded in Atlanta in 1974, the restaurant has three metro-Richmond locations in metro, but it was the Short Pump location that a friend and I visited to check out the 50th anniversary fare at the Short Pump location. We started out with an order of nine double-baked Honey Sriracha Wings, and agreed that the sprinkling of sesame seeds elevated them a notch above the typical. To complement the wings, we sipped the official 50th anniversary cocktail, a Disco Peach – blending Jim...Article LinkSupport the Show.

An interactive exhibit based on the life of Van Gogh is opening to the public in Short Pump on Thursday. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360-degree digital art exhibition that allows visitors to step into the life and universe of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. The exhibit is set up in the former Lidl location in Short Pump off West Broad Street through October. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the Show.

Henrico Schools officials are in the midst of a number of major renovation projects; Henrico Fire promotes 29 members; Tech for Troops earns a grant; two missing Goochland teens last seen in Short Pump; Henrico Schools to host a job fair Thursday.Support the Show.

Police are asking for the public's help finding two teenagers who have been missing for more than two weeks in Short Pump. Henrico Police said 17-year-old Hailey Yost and 15-year-old Alaina Hendricks, both of Goochland, were last seen Thursday, July 18 around 3:45 p.m. in the 11300 block of West Broad Street. The teens were running toward a store in Short Pump Station, according to police. That is the shopping center with Trader Joe's, Petco, Ulta and Five Below. Officials said the businesses in the area where the teens were seen were "thoroughly searched" by police, but there were no...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Sally Anne Schmitzer Young, 54, of Henrico, VA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Brian Schmitzer. She is survived by her beloved husband, Freeland Glen Young, III, daughter, Annabelle Grace Young, and son, Charles Freeland Young all of Short Pump; mother, Judith Anne Purcill Schmitzer Cummins, siblings, Andrew Holmes, Kate Schmitzer (Doug Taylor), Nicole Mariko Schmitzer, Michelle Moffett, and Lee Atkins, all of Australia, and Christopher Michael Schmitzer of Austin, TX. Sally was born in Sydney, Australia and was a graduate of Stawell Secondary College in Victoria, AU. After moving...Article LinkSupport the Show.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Barbie moving into her first dream house, the Barbie Truck Tour made a stop at Short Pump Town Center on Saturday. The pop-up shop featured clothes, jewelry, home goods and even pet bowls. Barbie fans Connie Morrison and Carolyn Ruffing, along with little Charlotte, said last summer's blockbuster inspired them to come out and shop. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the Show.

After a lengthy delay,  the second phase of construction at Glover Park is underway; developer planning 279 luxury apartments in Glen Allen; Henrico CASA seeking volunteers; 'Shoot Like a Girl' even coming to Short Pump; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder.Support the Show.

The Sheltering Arms Institute was ranked the 19th Best Rehabilitation hospital in the country by U.S. News & World Report, an improvement from last year's ranking of 29th. The U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of the "50 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals" are based on quality of care, clinical outcomes, and physician opinion. Sheltering Arms Institute, located just over the Henrico County line in Goochland County near Short Pump, received top marks for the percentage of patients returning home following their rehabilitation stay and the number of patients treated for conditions such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, and neurological conditions....Article LinkSupport the Show.

Three Henrico County first-responders, a local business owner and eight Henrico County high school graduates were honored at the Short Pump Ruritan Club's 2024 annual awards banquet June 25. The event was held at Kitchen 33 Restaurant in Glen Allen and attended by more than 50 members and guests. The club presented its 2024 Firefighter of the Year Award to Henrico Fire Lt. Brian Morgan, its 2024 Police Officer of the Year Award to Henrico Police Officer Sara Sizemore and its 2024 Sheriff's Deputy of the Year Award to Nicholas Hayes of the Henrico County Sheriff's Department. The Short Pump...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Henrico Theatre, 305 East Nine Mile Road, will show three movies this weekend: "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" at 7 p.m. July 5; "Shrek" at 3 p.m. July 6-7; and "The Gentlemen" at 8 p.m. July 6. Tickets and concessions are just [post_excerpt], sold only at the door. For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** Comedian Marcus D. Wiley will perform at the Richmond Funny Bone in Short Pump at 7 p.m. July 5 and at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. July 6. Wiley combines laughter with a message of being a better you. His motto is “Laughter...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Barnes & Noble at 9850 Brook Road in Glen Allen recently announced its closure on social media. The last day will be Sunday, June 23. The location has been open for 23 years but made the decision to close as the landlord has chosen to redevelop. As part of the closing, all books are currently 25% off, and games and gifts are at 40% off. Other Barnes & Noble locations include Short Pump, 11640 West Broad Street, and Libbie Place, 5501 West Broad Street. For details, call (804) 264-6850 or visit bn.com. *** A new restaurant is planned in...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Walmart Supercenter in Short Pump will celebrate its remodeled look during a community celebration Friday, May 3, at 9 a.m. Upgrades to the store include a new layout, expanded product selections, and technology that allows Walmart associates to better support customers, according to company officials. The store, at 11400 West Broad Street, is one of two locally to undergo renovations as part of Walmart's Signature Experience program, which aims to create better shopping experiences for customers. (The other is the store at 900 Walmart Way in Midlothian.) In November, Walmart celebrated 118 grand re-openings at stores throughout 30 states....Article LinkSupport the Show.

Henrico supervisors vote to fund homelessness-support efforts in Richmond, purchase new land at the site of the Henrico Sports and Events Center and expand participation in the Home Purchase Assistance program for county employees; Henrico to seek federal funding for I-64 improvements in Short Pump; Henrico School Board weighs possible changes to student code of conduct; how to make a donation to the Citizen during our spring membership drive.Support the show

Plans for a massive data center and office park in Eastern Henrico take center stage tonight; Henrico supervisors approve plans for four warehouses; Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes, amends and signs various environmental and energy-related bills; a small fire displaces some occupants of a Short Pump hotel. Support the show

A new wellness-focused dog care service is now open in Short Pump. Scenthound, founded in 2015, bills itself as the nation's first dog wellness concept and is planning more than 250 franchised and corporate-owned locations in 24 states. The Short Pump location, at 10921 West Broad Street, Suite B, will host a grand-opening event May 11, with all proceeds that day to benefit the Richmond SPCA. Scenthound also is planning two more locations in the Richmond region, according to company officials. The new location is operated by Freddie Harris, a former corporate team member and a long-time dog lover, and...Article LinkSupport the show

A new wellness-focused dog care service is now open in Short Pump. Scenthound, founded in 2015, bills itself as the nation's first dog wellness concept and is planning more than 250 franchised and corporate-owned locations in 24 states. The Short Pump location, at 10921 West Broad Street, Suite B, will host a grand-opening event May 11, with all proceeds that day to benefit the Richmond SPCA. Scenthound also is planning two more locations in the Richmond region, according to company officials. The new location is operated by Freddie Harris, a former corporate team member and a long-time dog lover, and...Article LinkSupport the show

A 55-year-old Henrico man was killed Thursday night when the car he was driving was struck while trying to cross the westbound lanes of West Broad Street near Short Pump, according to Henrico Police. Eugene Robert Coleman Jr. was trying to turn across the street just before 10 p.m. from a shopping center to the eastbound lanes, according to police. His vehicle was struck by a vehicle traveling west, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe speed may have been a factor in the crash, and charges may be forthcoming. The eastbound lanes of West Broad Street...Article LinkSupport the show

Fifth-grade students at one Henrico elementary school recently learned more about lighthouses and their keepers, thanks to an initiative created by a Navy veteran. Charlie Anderson, a resident of the Avery Point senior living community in Short Pump, suggested the project to his granddaughter Leah's fifth-grade teacher, Farrell Bishop. His proposal was to have each student in the class borrow a lighthouse figurine from his extensive collection, conduct research and deliver a report. The enthusiasm for the project quickly spread to more than 80 students in multiple fifth-grade classes. Anderson provided all the students with two-inch pin-on buttons and certificates,...Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia School Boards Association is hosting its annual personal essay/speaking contest for high school students, and the 2024 winner will receive a [post_excerpt],000 scholarship. The contest is open to all high students in grades 9 through 12 in Virginia and is sponsored by WellNet Healthcare. This is the fourth year the competition has been held; the topic this year is "Kind Hearts, Strong Schools." The winner will have the opportunity to present their essay to an audience of more than 200 school board members and administrators at the VSBA Conference on Education July 23 in Short Pump and will...Article LinkSupport the show

Even in booming Short Pump, there are restaurants that struggle and even fail – such as Kona Grill (irreverently known as 'Cougar Grill' in its heyday, before closing in 2019) and Bar Louie, which closed in 2020. But high-end steak houses have now popped up in both those long-vacant sites, and – judging from their popularity – might just be here to stay. At Fogo de Chão the Brazilian steakhouse and churrascaria in the former Kona Grill space, be prepared for a lavish (if pricey) meal. Before even getting to the main course of hand-carved, grilled meats, you'll be tempted...Article LinkSupport the show

New Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão celebrated its official opening Feb. 22 with a ribbon-cutting and check presentation. Prior to the ribbon-cutting, CEO Barry McGowan presented Thaynara Santana, general manager of the Short Pump location, with a ceremonial knife to slice the ribbon. Fogo de Chão also donated more than ,000 to Feed More at the ceremony, representing a portion of the proceeds from opening week.Article LinkSupport the show

For this MapZ series episode, Moral and Carl RE-welcome Josh Dickerson, old friend and Embrace's very first special guest. Josh takes the pod through the history of the westend area, specifically Short Pump, from it's humble beginnings to it's overly abundant commerce. Shout Out goes to Chen's Chinese Restaurant and More..

A preview of tomorrow's Henrico School Board meeting; a 'crisis' with mail delivery in the Richmond region; a new coffee shop coming to Short Pump; registration is open for  Teen Summit RVA.Support the show

An inside look at how one Henrico elementary school reversed course and became fully accredited; Virginia Democrats are pushing plans for a $15-per-hour minimum wage through the General Assembly; a new steakhouse opening soon in Short Pump; details about a new "Conversations to Connect" series that begins Jan. 26.Support the show

More residential units are in store for Regency; The home of a longtime West End bakery is being eyed for redevelopment; A Short Pump site once floated for a car vending machine tower is now slated for a slightly shorter hotel; and other local business stories.

Looking to have some fun join the Jewish community & our friends with speical needs this Sunday at Skate Nation in Short Pump and Rabbi Yossel Kranz joins Jeff to give us all the details. 

Previewing the race for Three Chopt District supervisor; a new credit union plans to open a branch in Short Pump; our Gametime Henrico round-up of  high school sports action; the Richmond Highland Games move to a new Henrico location this weekend; Lewis Ginter's Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights opens in three weeks.Support the show

Citizens urge Henrico to adopt a climate action plan; Henrico supervisors approve new funding, and an office park; Fairfield District candidates for the Henrico School Board respond to our questions; Glen Allen residents are skeptical about a recent murder; a Glen Allen man tries to bring a loaded gun onto a place at RIC; a driver dies on I-295 in Short Pump; how Henrico Schools' programs are helping address a shortage of construction workers statewide.Support the show

Richmond's biggest bank is buying its way into new territory; It appears that Richmond voters in November will be asked a second time whether the city should host a multimillion-dollar casino and resort; and the Richmond region's first dedicated cornhole lounge is a toss or two away from opening in Short Pump.

Scott's Addition sees another new housing development and sees a long time bank depart; Lidl in Short Pump sets to scoot out; And a former bike shop owner changes gears to audio.

Two prison employees were indicted earlier in the week for allegedly neglecting medical care for a person incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Petersburg; Riders who want to take the Pulse bus to Short Pump are one step closer to departure time; Air quality along the East Coast has worsened due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.