Good morning, Short Pump.

A group of 10 friends and relatives (including many from Henrico) completed a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania this September.

The Sicats revived a plan from 2018 when they were approaching 50 after delays from the pandemic.

Today, authorities issued 87 business licenses in Henrico and Chesterfield for restaurants, law firms, construction, and janitorial services (BizSense Pro required for details).

The DPW & DPU are boosting pedestrian safety and clean energy across Henrico by installing nearly 100 solar light fixtures near Henrico High School earlier this month and will add more on East Laburnum Avenue, in the Wyndham community, and on New Market Road.

The projects will continue throughout the fall.

New data from AAA shows nearly 90% of children are moved out of car seats earlier than safety guidelines recommend, prompting local health officials to urge parents to review proper safety measures.

Local property records reveal major apartment complex transfers completed in early October, with a $108M deal in Chesterfield and a $68M deal in Henrico.

Additional sales across the region underline active real estate activity before today.

Real estate agent Jan Copeland launched Short Pump Luxe Realty in September at Towne Center West to serve buyers and sellers in a five-ZIP area focused on homes over $500,000 * the boutique firm is designed to offer a personalized and luxe client experience.

A state agency leased 46,389 sqft at 4949 Cox Road in Henrico, topping a series of deals announced today (including Better Kitchens and Baths and Chicken Salad Chick in nearby Chesterfield and Richmond).

Sports Backers announced Fall Fit Fest on Oct.

24 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Active Living Hub on Lakeside Avenue, a children's art walk on Nov. 7 near Woodman and Winfrey roads, and the sold out Allianz Richmond Marathon, set for Nov. 14, will extend into Henrico.