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2025: The Year in Review
Things never seem to slow down in Chesterfield! Guess that's how it works when you live in a place where people want to live, work, play, learn and do business. When it comes to enhancing quality of life for about 400,000 residents, there's simply too much to be done and no time to rest on our laurels.
As we look to 2026, however, you're invited to take a few minutes to look back on the year that was 2025 in the county.
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In the News
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County Government Offices Closed Thursday
All Chesterfield County administrative offices, court buildings, convenience centers and libraries will be closed Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. Each will reopen Friday morning under normal operating hours.
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Local Museums Open this Holiday Season
Magnolia Grange House Museum, a 19th century Virginia country estate with tours, and the County Museum, a replica of Chesterfield's 1750 Courthouse, will open Friday, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Access On Demand Fares to Change Beginning Jan. 1
To help sustain the Access On Demand program and ensure continued service for essential trips, new fare adjustments will become effective Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Trips within Chesterfield will change from $6 to $10 one-way and trips outside of Chesterfield will change from $6 to $15 one-way.
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Provide Input on VDOT Survey by Jan. 16
VDOT is seeking input to improve safety, access, and opportunity for Virginia drivers. The survey explores now Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies can better serve individuals with transportation challenges. The deadline to comment is Friday, Jan. 16.
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Jan. 6. at Midlothian Library
Give the gift of life by donating blood. Registration is required at www.redcrossblood.org.
Jan. 9 through Jan. 11 at the Perkinson Center
Legend of the Poinsettia is a story based on the Mexican legend of a pure hearted young girl, Maria, who discovers the true spirit of giving. The Latin Ballet has captivated audiences of all ages and backgrounds with this vibrant annual performance full of light, spirit and joy.
Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Perkinson Center
Ideas Evolve and Hands Create speaks directly to the artistry of this collective of African-American women, whose hands transform ideas into powerful textile expressions.
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Whole Blood Program Brings Innovation and New Standard of Care to Chesterfield
To those near one of Chesterfield’s 23 Fire and EMS stations or the Richmond-Chesterfield Executive Airport, the roar of an ambulance racing by or the thump of helicopter rotors overhead can be piercing. But to someone in the distance, waiting for help to arrive, that faint sound of hope is everything.
When someone calls 911, first responders drop everything at a moment’s notice to not only help someone, but sometimes, to preserve human life.
Chesterfield Fire and EMS is in the business of saving lives and has been quietly unfolding something remarkable in recent years. It’s a program so innovative, it earned a 2025 National Association of Counties Award for reshaping the future of pre-hospital care.
“This is the best thing we’ve ever been able to give trauma patients,” said Lt. Greg Jones.
This is the Whole Blood Program.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, we talk to veteran Creative Content Writer Jim McConnell about the year that was 2025, looking at some of the stories that stood out to us most throughout the year on both the podcast and the Chesterfield On Point blog.
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic is an audio and video podcast focusing on the people, stories and happenings of #Cfield.
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Subscribe to our Chesterfield on Point blog to stay informed about a variety of topics and events important to the community.
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Adoptable Pet Spotlight
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Make Some Noise for Music Man!
Music Man is a 1 year old, neutered male, Pitbull, , and he weighs around 60 pounds. He is a goofy boy who loves to run and play. He will play with other dogs, or alone with toys. he doesn't care as long as he can play. Music Man would thrive in an active household or with a big yard where he can zoom around. Due to his energy we recommend that he goes to a home with no cats or other small animals. If you are ready for a little excitement in your life he's the boy for you.
If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "2," to schedule an appointment. Office staff are available by phone 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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Resources and Useful Information
Report Concerns or Request Assistance
Chesterfield County is dedicated to upholding the highest standards through efficient uses of resources, promoting integrity and accountability and ensuring Chesterfield is the best place to live, learn, work and play.
As part of that commitment, the county welcomes and encourages citizens to provide feedback, concerns, report fraud, waste or abuse.
If you are experiencing an emergency or to report a crime in progress, call 911. For more information, please visit chesterfield.gov/report.
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GRTC's LINK Service Now Operating on Hull Street Road
LINK, the on-demand microtransit service from GRTC, is now available in the Clover Dale Zone.
LINK runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-8 p.m., connecting you anywhere in your community. Simply download the GRTC on the Go app and select your pick-up and drop-off locations anywhere within our service area, and we’ll be there within 20 minutes to get you where you need to go.
The Clover Dale Zone provides quick and convenient service along Hull Street Road from Chippenham Mall to Harbourside Centre, with direct connection to downtown Richmond via GRTC’s Route 1C and 82x. LINK vehicles are fully ADA accessible, and feature on-board WIFI and USB charging ports – and right now, LINK is entirely fare-free!
For more information, visit ridegrtc.com/link or call 804-358-4792.
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Virginia Has Resources for Aspiring Childcare Providers
Did you know that the state has resources available for becoming a childcare provider?
The Virginia Department of Education offers the following tools for those looking to become a childcare provider and existing providers:
- Standards for licensed child day centers
- Emergency preparedness
- Low-interest loan programs
- Family and community engagement information
- Trauma toolkits
- Family childcare tool kits and much more
Find more information, visit the state's website.
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Get Accurate, Up-to-Date Information from Chesterfield Alert
Now is the time for residents to familiarize themselves with all of the different ways that Chesterfield County puts out emergency information.
One of those is Chesterfield Alert, an opt-in system that sends messages directly to you in the event of an emergency. This system can send out alerts via text, email, and phone call depending on how the subscriber chooses to receive the messages. Sign up today!
Click here to learn more about how you can get accurate, up-to-date information from Chesterfield in the event of an emergency.
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Request a Speaker Today!
Did you know your group or organization can request a speaker from the #Cfield Speakers Bureau? The Speakers Bureau features a variety of topics on current and timely subjects from county leaders who are eager to talk to your group or organization.
Our subject-matter experts want to be your best resource for getting answers to important questions about Chesterfield. Topics include:
✅ District update – Request your board member to speak
✅ Preparing for an emergency - Emergency Management
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Resources
✅ So much more
Request a speaker online.
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