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Across the Board, Chesterfield Receives High Marks

We could use this space to toot our own horn about how Chesterfield is an exceptional place to live, work and play. But it’s so much more meaningful when others do it for us.

Over the past three months, several national organizations have reaffir...

Redistricting: Separating Fact from Fiction

^{Approved County Redistricting Map}

Over the past few weeks, some Chesterfield residents have expressed concerns about both the magisterial redistricting plan that was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 17 and the process by which the county develo...

Zoning 101: Navigating the Process

^{Element at Stonebridge Development Plan}

Few of the Chesterfield County’s regulatory powers generate more public attention than its authority to determine what can be built and where. And yet, there are many misconceptions about the zoning process...

October 27 Board of Supervisors Roundup

In case you missed the Oct. 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, here is a brief recap of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting: 

Redistricting Public Hearing

The board received citizen input during a public hearing on the co...

From Setbacks to Comebacks: Bermuda Estates Residents Experience A Greater Feel of Home

^{Bonnie Newton, Bermuda Estates resident}

Infested with termites, to the point that she once fell through its thin plywood floor, the problems with Bonnie Newton’s 40-year-old trailer weren’t merely cosmetic. It had become a health and safety hazard.

Finding ...

River City Rising: Chesterfield Outlines Vision for Sportsplex, Genito/288 Corridor

^{Lacrosse players compete at River City Sportsplex.}

Since it was acquired by the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) in 2016, River City Sportsplex has become the linchpin of the county’s thriving sports tourism sector – generating millions of...

Chesterfield County Expands Early Voting Locations

In the wake of record voter turnout last November and overhauls to the state’s voting processes, Chesterfield is making it easier for residents to cast their ballots this fall. 

Following changes to Virginia...

Chesterfield to Build Two New Middle Schools a Year Early

^{Board of Supervisors and School Board Joint Meeting on Sept. 8, 2021}

Facing a sudden, sharp economic downturn related to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, and with lingering uncertainty over its duration and severity, the Chesterfield County Board of Su...

Woof and Wag in Chesterfield

Looking for something fun to do with your furry friend in Chesterfield County? Many restaurants, stores and local shops welcome dogs, allowing you to spend even more quality time with your furriest of friends.

If you’re planning on ta...