About The Chesterfield Report
An independent, community-powered news roundup for Chesterfield County, Virginia. Free, no ads, no paywall, no login.
How it works
The Report pulls from official county sources (the county government, police, fire/EMS, schools, planning and transportation) and local news outlets, then writes a plain-language summary of each story. We use AI to draft those summaries, and a human reviews them before anything is published. Every story links back to the original reporting, so you can always read the full thing at the source.
The goal is simple: one place to see what actually happened in Chesterfield this week, with the receipts.
Corrections & accuracy
We work hard to get it right, and we move fast to fix it when we do not. Because our summaries are AI-drafted and human-reviewed, mistakes can slip through, and we would much rather hear about one than leave it up. When we correct something significant, we fix it openly instead of quietly editing it away.
Spot an error, an out-of-date fact, a broken link, or an awkward Spanish translation? Tell us and we will fix it, usually the same day:
Every story also links back to its original source, so you can always check our work against the outlet or agency that reported it first.
What it is not
- Not affiliated with Chesterfield County government. This is an independent project.
- Not a replacement for local outlets. We link back to them and encourage you to follow and support their original work.
- Opinion is kept separate. Reader letters and editorials run clearly labeled as Opinion, never mixed in with the news coverage.
Who is behind it
The Chesterfield Report is an independent project published by Commonwealth Business Systems, a Chesterfield, Virginia company that focuses on AI consulting for small businesses. Coverage decisions are made independently and are not influenced by its business, and the Report is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chesterfield County government.
Get involved
This is built for the community, with the community.
- See something we should cover, or got wrong? Send a tip or correction.
- Got a take on a local issue? Submit an opinion piece (with your name or anonymously).
- Just want to reach us? Email info@chesterfieldreport.com.