Good morning, Short Pump.

Henrico News Minute highlights changes to Williamsburg Road, appeals by residents to stop planned Goochland data centers, a look back at the Lebanese Food Festival, and upcoming 25th anniversary plans; it also previews a town hall meeting and new weekly features + local updates.

Shady Grove Coffeehouse will open its 25th season on Oct.

3 with a 7:30 p.m. concert by Susan Greenbaum at Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Glen Allen; later shows include Greg Greenway and Dana Robinson, and children (12 and under free; teens half-price) benefit from reduced admissions.

Residents in western Henrico near Short Pump are concerned about a 900-acre data center campus proposed by Goochland following a Nov.

2025 approval that established a tech overlay district along Route 288; they fear the project may increase noise, runoff, and water & electricity costs for nearby neighborhoods, including an elementary school.

The former Westhampton Pastry Shop at 5728 Patterson Ave is now up for sale.

The longtime owner partnership offers an approved special-use permit for a new four-story office and retail development (including outdoor dining and 24 parking spots) that has drawn strong interest from developers.

Between Sept. 2 and 8, Henrico County records show multiple property transfers in Brookland, Fairfield, Three Chopt, Tuckahoe & Varina districts, with deals ranging from $0 to over $2.7M covering various property sizes.