Thad Green

Richmond

Reporter at Richmond Times-Dispatch

@RTDNEWS reporter | @NewhouseSU and @UMFlint grad| @NABJ | Flint, MI native | Formerly at @TheBuffaloNews

Articles

Chesterfield unveils cricket field at ribbon-cutting event

6 days ago | richmond.com | Thad Green

Chesterfield County is adding to the continued growth of cricket in the Richmond region with the debut of the new cricket field at Beulah Park. "Everyone who participated in this, you are the pioneers in advancing the popularity of the game of cricket," Zulfi Khan, president of the Central Virginia Cricket Association, said during Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Chesterfield event connects Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs to local resources

1 week ago | richmond.com | Thad Green

Many members of Chesterfield County's Spanish-speaking community have expressed interest in starting a small business, with some needing help to take those first steps. As Chesterfield continues to grow, so does the county's minority populations. Current U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that more than 12% of Chesterfield residents identify as Hispanic or Latino, compared to 11% in 2020 and 7% in 2010.
55-and-older community with 206 units planned in Chesterfield

1 week ago | richmond.com | Thad Green

A 206-unit community in Chester is in development for adults 55 and older, a growing demographic in Chesterfield County. The "Retreat at River's Bend" is planned to include three buildings across nearly 11 acres at 12330 N. Kingston Avenue. Each building would be three stories and the property would house 290 parking spaces. A small park, pet park, community garden, pool and clubhouse are included in the concept plan.
Chesterfield approves $2.4B budget, lowers real estate tax rate

2 weeks ago | richmond.com | Thad Green

The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Wednesday to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes lowering the real estate tax rate to 89 cents per $100 of assessed value. Across all funds, the budget totals $2.4 billion, with the general fund totaling $1.04 billion. The general fund is up 4.4%, or just under $44 million, from the FY2025 budget. More than 82% of that increase is going toward education, public safety and the elderly, disabled and veterans tax relief program.
Library of Virginia loses $834k in federal grants

2 weeks ago | newsadvance.com | Thad Green

Three federal grants for the Library of Virginia have been terminated, eliminating funding that went toward digitizing 100,000 pages of historical Virginia newspapers. The Richmond-based library, located at 800 E. Broad St., was notified by the National Endowment for the Humanities that the cuts were effective as of last Thursday. Digitized World War II separation notices and a new exhibition featuring Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood were also covered under the grants.
Library of Virginia loses $834K in federal grants

2 weeks ago | dailyprogress.com | Thad Green

Three federal grants for the Library of Virginia have been terminated, eliminating funding that went toward digitizing 100,000 pages of historical Virginia newspapers. The Richmond-based library, located at 800 E. Broad St. in the city, was notified by the National Endowment for the Humanities that the cuts were effective as of last Thursday. Digitized World War II separation notices and a new exhibition featuring Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood were also covered under the grants.
Library of Virginia loses $834k in federal grants

2 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Thad Green

RICHMOND — Three federal grants for the Library of Virginia have been terminated, eliminating funding that went toward digitizing 100,000 pages of historical Virginia newspapers. The Richmond-based library, located at 800 E. Broad St., was notified by the National Endowment for the Humanities that the cuts were effective as of last Thursday. Digitized World War II separation notices and a new exhibition featuring Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood were also covered under the grants.
Housing nonprofits hope Chesterfield zoning changes address 'history of exclusion'

2 weeks ago | richmond.com | Thad Green

As Chesterfield County works on rewriting its zoning ordinance, local nonprofits are providing input to the county to ensure the new guidelines result in more accessible and affordable housing. Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, or HOME of VA, is one such group working with Chesterfield to update the zoning rules that have largely stayed the same for decades.
Library of Virginia loses $834k in federal grants

2 weeks ago | richmond.com | Thad Green

Three federal grants for the Library of Virginia have been terminated, eliminating funding that went toward digitizing 100,000 pages of historical Virginia newspapers. The Richmond-based library, located at 800 E. Broad St., was notified by the National Endowment for the Humanities that the cuts were effective as of last Thursday. Digitized World War II separation notices and a new exhibition featuring Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood were also covered under the grants.
35-year-old Richard Luck takes over as president of Luck Companies

3 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Thad Green

RICHMOND — Across the United States, companies face long odds to last a single decade, let alone a century. With a family-owned business, the chances of keeping the company within the family decrease heavily as each generation passes. Luck Companies, a Goochland-based crushed stone supplier, has bucked both those trends in lasting more than 100 years and passing on leadership to a fourth generation of the Luck family.