Brick by brick: Lego locks in $1B project, 1,760 jobs at Meadowville
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
Two engineers took to the stage inside the Science Museum of Virginia last week to unveil a $1 billion economic development deal for the state with international implications last week....
Transportation panel pushes Fall Line Trail, I-64 projects
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
A flurry of activity characterized last week’s meeting of the Central Virginia Transportation Authority: unanimous support for the widening of I-64 from New Kent to James City County; approval of...
Five Minutes With… Dr. Alexander Samuel
As told to Jack Cooksey, editor | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
Q: We’ve seen some resurgence around the United States of COVID-19 cases. What is Chesterfield’s status and how are we trending? Samuel: We have seen an increase in cases consistent...
Brick by brick: Lego locks in $1B project, 1,760 jobs at Meadowville
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
Two engineers took to the stage inside the Science Museum...
Transportation panel pushes Fall Line Trail, I-64 projects
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
A flurry of activity characterized last week’s meeting of the...
Honoring the struggle
NEWS BRIEF BY STAFF | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
As events in Chesterfield County last week honored the Juneteenth...
Board moving toward review of applicants for Haley’s seat
NEWS BRIEFS BY STAFF | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors is accepting applications through 5...
Crime Watch 06/15/2022
STAFF | 6/15/22 12:03 PM
The following is a sampling of crimes recently reported to...
Suspect arrested in shooting that killed one, injured five
NEWS BRIEFS BY STAFF | 6/15/22 10:00 AM
Chesterfield County Police have arrested one suspect in relation to...
Police investigate death of unidentified male
News Briefs by Staff | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating the death of...
Crime Watch 6/8/2022
STAFF | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
The following is a sampling of crimes recently reported to...
Scout property under contract with developer as debt looms
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
The Finley-Albright Boy Scout Reservation is scheduled for closing in...
Zoning in on proffers: Residents offer feedback on latest Upper Magnolia Green details
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 4/20/22 10:00 AM
Note: The print edition of The Observer went to press...
‘Chasing a dragon’: Skinquarter to implement odor management plan in face of DEQ warning letter, continued complaints
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 4/6/22 10:00 AM
The Skinquarter Landfill will develop an odor management plan and...
County EDA, planners push ahead on Spring Rock Green
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 3/23/22 10:01 AM
The proposed Spring Rock Green mixed-use redevelopment project is one...
Midlothian meets (or marries) Munich
BY JUAN CONDE CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 6/1/22 10:00 AM
Fest Biergarten, which takes orders by QR code from tables...
Stop and taste the roses: Rose butter is butter, but better
Food Savvy with Sarah Kurysz | 5/25/22 10:08 AM
Let’s talk about butter. If you are a butter...
A pizzeria and perseverance: At Jo-Jo’s South, a family doubles down to stay afloat
BY JUAN CONDE CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 5/18/22 10:07 AM
As employees prepare for a Wednesday lunch rush at Jo-Jo’s...
Sweet, tart and upside-down: Citrusy-caramel flavor is top billing in this fruity cake
Food Savvy with Sarah Kurysz | 5/11/22 10:00 AM
Most of you have heard of pineapple upside-down cake, but...
Hospitality and a bit of help: Manchester YMCA debuts new immigration Welcome Center
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/15/22 10:00 AM
On a sauna-like day last week, the bright interior of...
Midlothian runner outpaces tragedy, earns recognition
SPORTS REPORT BY HUNTER REARDON CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 6/15/22 10:00 AM
After a year of athletic triumph and academic success, Gabriella...
The romantic roller coaster: Swift Creek Mill Theatre looks at love’s highs and lows
BY HUNTER REARDON CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 6/1/22 10:00 AM
Tom Width, artistic director at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, calls...
Fables and family: Chesterfield author Kris Spisak channels her Ukrainian heritage in first novel
BY HUNTER REARDON CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 4/27/22 10:01 AM
When a book is published, every writer hopes their work...
Mother’s helper: Doulas work to ensure a safe birth experience for women of color
BY ANNE DALTON MANAGING EDITOR | 5/25/22 10:07 AM
It was “divine intervention,” Tameka Robinson says of her introduction...
County resident named communicator of the year
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS COMPILED BY ANNE DALTON | 5/25/22 10:07 AM
Jason Loehr has been named the new chief executive officer...
Business Planner 05/25/2022
COMPILED BY MAUREEN VILAK | 5/25/22 10:07 AM
JUNE 8 Chesterfield Chamber Monthly Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chesterfield...
Real estate transactions 05/25/2022
STAFF | 5/25/22 10:07 AM
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent area lease transactions: The...
Gearing up to get on the move
Loose Ends by Susan Nienow | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
Getting ready for a three- to four-week trip is a...
Uninvited guests
LOOSE ENDS BY SUSAN NIENOW | 6/15/22 11:45 AM
I have a new pet. It’s only ¾ inch long...
Time will tell
Loose Ends by Susan Nienow | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
I love the word procrastination. It sounds like it should...
Distractions or decisions
Loose Ends by Susan Nienow | 6/1/22 10:00 AM
I need 15 more rainy days! Maybe I could make...
Five Minutes With… Dr. Alexander Samuel
As told to Jack Cooksey, editor | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
Q: We’ve seen some resurgence around the United States of...
Pets of the Week: Strudel and Baconator
6/15/22 12:20 PM
There are many animals currently up for adoption at...
Pets of the Week: Firefly and Malibu
STAFF | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
There are many animals currently up for adoption at the...
Centennial Club
STAFF | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
Chester resident Philip A. White celebrated his 100th birthday on...