
r/ChesterfieldVA

Mortgage lenders that don't take forever in Chesterfield?
We’re trying to look at a few houses over near Midlothian but my credit union is driving me crazy. They took a week just to look at my initial paperwork and now they're saying they need a hard credit pull before they can even tell me what our monthly payment might look like.
I'm a freelancer so my income fluctuates a bit, and I'm super paranoid about letting them ding my score while we're still just trying to see what we can afford. Has anyone found a local broker who is actually fast and can do a pre-approval with a soft pull? We really want to get moving on this before the summer market gets even crazier.
EDIT: Appreciate the messages. I got a tip to check out Duane Buziak. So I will give him a try and come back here and tell you how it went, thank you guys so much!
VCU School of Dentistry – Accepting New Patients
Hi everyone! I’m a dental student at VCU School of Dentistry and currently accepting new patients. I understand how challenging it can sometimes be to find timely dental care, and I have appointment availability beginning as early as June. My goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality care and treat every patient with the same level of attention and respect that I would want for my own family.
VCU School of Dentistry offers a wide range of services including cleanings, fillings, partial dentures, and much more. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid, and treatment costs are often significantly reduced compared to many private practices. We also offer discounted care options for college students in Virginia.
If you or someone you know is looking for dental care, feel free to send me a Reddit DM or leave a comment below and I’d be happy to reach out. I’d love the opportunity to help get you scheduled and connected with care.
Rising conflict overseas continues driving gas prices higher across RVA as global oil instability creates growing economic pressure for commuters, small businesses, military families, and working
theculturalcurrent.comWoodmont neighborhood- too good to be true? Checking out the vibe.
We are actively looking to move to chesterfield and feel like Woodmont has a nice vibe. Smaller mostly nice maintained homes, good community, kids, walkable streets, pool, central to most things, Bon air elementary…
What’s the catch? Is it a good neighborhood to raise kids? What are some potentially negative things to consider?
We are looking between Woodmont, Bon air general area within chesterfield, and the neighborhoods south of robius.
Switching from septic to public sewer options.
We just Noticed that the house we are going to put An offer on was on septic. The houses on either side are also on septic, but the rest are connected to public sewer. All the houses are on public with the exception of three. It appears that we could connect to the public line in the street if say the septic tank fails inspection. 1960’s neighborhood.
1- is there a reason these houses are potentially on septic and the others aren’t?
2-what should we look out for when negotiating our offer?
3-should we be able to hook up to sewer down the line if house nex to us (down the hill) is on septic too?
Picket for fair wages and a fair union contract! 5/20 + 5/23 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
*corrected flyer with updated parking information*
IMPORTANT: Call to Action! We are planning two more informational pickets for May 20 and 23. We need YOU, the Richmond community, to show up to help Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers get a contract with fair wages NOW. We want a strong turn out to show management that we are NOT backing down until we have a fair contract.
These will be heavily attended days for our expansion opening and will be the perfect opportunity to educate the public on our fight and to put pressure on the garden. Please share this flyer far and wide with friends, family, and supportive community groups!
In western Henrico and Chesterfield, a steady migration is reshaping suburban life as Black families seek schools, space, and long-term stability—changing the region in the process.
theculturalcurrent.comVirginia Career Works - Capital Region's May 2026 Career Connect - Featuring Republic Services
I would like to invite you to attend our Career Connect session on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
This session is ideal for talent interested in Management, Sales, Skilled Trades, and Administrative Support roles with our featured employer, Republic Services, a leader in Environmental Services.
An HR representative will be on site to present insights on current and future employment and training opportunities with Republic Services, share tips on how to stand out as candidate, and ready to take your questions and CV/résumé.
Seating is limited, so arrive on time!
Join us for Career Connect: Where people meet possibility.
Virginia Career Works - Henrico Center
121 Cedar Fork Road
Henrico, VA 23223
Parking & event entrance are at the BACK of the building.
https://vcwcapital.com/event/virginia-career-works-capital-regions-may-2026-career-connect/
Virginia's widespread drought threatens crops, raises wildfire risk
progress-index.comFamily Law Attorneys - Who do you recommend????
Looking for a strong, compassionate, fighting attorney who is well-experienced to amend a custody order. Who are some of the attorneys you have used in the past, and who to stay away from?
Did I not get the job?
Teacher here. I decided last minute to apply for a CCPS job for next school year. I applied in very late April and interviewed with 2 schools not long after. I haven't heard anything since then. Been about a week and a half. Does anyone have any information on hiring at this time of year, and if the prolonged silence since my interviews means that I was passed over? I am used to faster hiring processes in other counties.
Tight deadline, difficult client, I found excellent print service in Fairfax, VA
If you are a regular here, you already know how valuable Reddit member recommendations can be. I’m an Atlanta based graphic designer and I recently landed a design and print job based in Fairfax, VA. The deadline was tight (5 days start to finish/delivery).
Unable to put that kind of logistic stress on my Atlanta printer (I wanted a Konica digital press or comparable). I came to Reddit looking for recommendations and let me tell you, I struck pure gold when I found a post here recommending McCabes’s Printing Group.
My account rep at McCabe’s was Antonio. He worked closely with me over a five day timeframe. There were numerous client based hiccups on our end near the finish line; emotions with my client were running high. McCabe’s customer service was rock solid and their print quality was stellar. I have 35 years in the design and production business and I was very impressed with their professionalism (steady and true under stress) and delivery (delivered awesome print quality).
If you’re looking for a reliable printer with outstanding customer service that produces quality printing, I highly recommend McCabes’s Printing Group of Fairfax, VA.
Why Are Qualified Internal Candidates Being Passed Over at Brightpoint?
Earlier this week, the finalists for the Dean of Innovation role at Brightpoint CC were shared with the college, and open forums are approaching quickly. The reactions across campus have been telling.
Multiple internal candidates reportedly applied for the position, including individuals currently working within the unit itself and others who appear to meet or exceed the stated qualifications. Several of those internal applicants hold doctorate degrees or are actively pursuing them.
Yet not a single internal candidate advanced.
What’s even more surprising is that, reportedly, only one of the external finalists has direct experience actively working on a community college campus.
That reality feels difficult to reconcile with the messaging many employees have heard for years from leadership within the Virginia Community College System particularly from Fiege emphasizing that advanced degrees, professional development, and leadership training are pathways to advancement.
Ironically, one internal rejected candidate was even tasked with helping build a leadership academy designed to grow future leaders from within the institution. If they cannot even secure an interview, employees are left wondering what exactly they are being trained for.
Adding to the disconnect, employees recently received a poem from Fiege celebrating the college and its culture of excellence and community. While the gesture may have been well intentioned, many employees privately noted the contrast between the uplifting messaging and what they perceive as discouraging realities around internal advancement.
So employees are increasingly asking a fair question:
If internal candidates cannot even secure interviews for leadership positions, then what exactly is the purpose of investing in leadership development programs for employees already serving the institution?
At what point does “grow your own leaders” become little more than branding?
And perhaps the bigger question many are quietly asking now is this: when does the VCCS step in and examine whether these hiring and advancement practices are actually aligned with the values the system publicly promotes?
Because from the outside, the process increasingly feels inconsistent, discouraging, and disconnected from the very principles employees are being told to believe in.
Hi y’all! My 17 year old is looking for a part time job this summer. They are on the early childhood education path in the CCPS district, and will need work/volunteer hours to graduate May 2027. They are already volunteering at Richmond Animal League with the Creative Critters program, signed up on the Bambino baby sitting app and have applied at Aqua tot and Romp and Roll. The issue they are coming up with is being under 18. So my question for all you fine folks: do you have any recommendations for an employer who will hire a 17 year old for a child care job?
Thank you so much!
Anyone know what that smell is?
Near Brandermill. Smells like a bad car freshener and Bactine. Kind of medicinal, maybe alcohol-ish.
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Bon Air Elementary
Does any one have first-hand experience with Bon Air Elementary? We are considering a house in the area and would love all the insight we can get!
Building a porch
Does anyone have any recommendations on a builder for a small, screened-in porch in Chesterfield? We have an existing deck, with good bones/frame we’d like to build over/on top.
Anyone have experience with permitting if we decide to go the DIY route? Curious what that might entail.