The Weekly Report

Chesterfield Fire and EMS contained a garage fire on Stockleigh Drive on Saturday afternoon with no injuries reported.

Route 288 ramps in Midlothian will close nightly from September 8–10.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre, closed since May 2026 after years of financial strain, is seeking $250,000 by the end of September to reopen in December with a scaled-down seasonal model centered on its popular holiday show.

Thieves stole two HVAC units from Emmanuel Worship Center in Chesterfield, gutting them for copper and leaving half the building without air conditioning, with replacement costs estimated at up to $20,000.

A Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission foundation launched in May helps local organizations and governments apply for state, federal, and philanthropic grants.

Two national sandwich chains, Capriotti's and Cheba Hut, are expanding their second Virginia locations in the Chesterfield and Colonial Heights area following early success.

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Statewide rail planning decisions can shape regional transportation options and economic development opportunities for Chesterfield residents and the broader area.