anybody see anything?
July 31, 2007 - 10:32
A house on the 300 block of North 21st Street was broken into Saturday night between 5pm and midnight. Maybe someone was porch-sitting or walking their dogs or coming home and might have seen someone/something suspicious?
stabbing in Mosby
July 30, 2007 - 05:24
An 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after being stabbed at just after 5PM yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Accommodation and Redd Streets. The teen’s injuries are said to be non-life threatening and a suspect has been arrested. [via]
another big yard sale?
July 29, 2007 - 16:37
A reader wants to know: are there any more big yard sales planned for this year?
shooting on Coalter Street
July 29, 2007 - 14:54
A 22-year-old man is expected to survive after being shot in the head in the 1300 block of Coalter Street around 8:20PM last night during a domestic dispute. [via]
this week?s calendar
July 29, 2007 - 07:12
Black Sunday, Friends of Jefferson Park/Union Hill Civic Association meeting, New Vision Civic League Meeting, more… (more…)
West Nile found in Bryan Park mosquitoes
July 28, 2007 - 15:44
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is reporting that mosquitoes trapped recently in Bryan Park in North Richmond tested positive for West Nile Virus — fairly early in the season. Mosquitoes being trapped on the city’s North Side are testing positive... (more...)
Dog needs home
July 28, 2007 - 08:19
By request: Female yellow Lab, unsure of exact age but probably 2-3 years old, needs a home quickly. None of the usual rescue groups can take her at this time. She’s very sweet, has basic training commands (sit, stay, etc) down and seems to be housebroken.... (more...)
John Jasper
July 28, 2007 - 05:36
Waiting for a table a few nights ago at Croaker’s Spot, I picked up up a pamphlet about John Jasper published Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. The church has a special memorial room and museum to honor the memory of the founder of the church and... (more...)
?beautiful, delicious, and a bit of a surprise?
July 27, 2007 - 14:05
The August issue of Richmond Magazine has a glowing 2-page review of Jumpin’ J’s that includes a huge photo of grilled scallops that look awesome.
props to Gallery5
July 27, 2007 - 13:58
Gallery5 picked up Reader’s Pick for Best Art Gallery in Richmond Magazine’s Best & Worst 2007.
a small fire
July 27, 2007 - 12:21
The long-vacant house at 604 St.James Street burned just a little bit last night.
#16 woot woot!
July 27, 2007 - 10:54
The Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2007 is out now and this site (”feisty, informative, and entertaining”) is the #16 Editor’s Pick for Media Pleasures. (more…)
2nd and Broad to see a change
July 27, 2007 - 08:11
Washington developer Douglas Jemal of Douglas Development Corporation has “already has begun preparing to gut and restore four buildings that he purchased this week at East Broad and North Second streets for $1.8 million”, with plans to ... (more...)
Jackson Commons
July 27, 2007 - 06:02
The Monroe Properties site has info about the 3 phase plan for Jackson Commons, including details on the already-completed development along West Jackson and Leigh/Chamberlayne.
Black Sunday
July 26, 2007 - 04:56
Black Sunday, an effort to promote unity and good times within our community, will be held this Sunday at Chimborazo Park from 3:30-8:30PM. Bring out your family and lawn chairs for a day of networking, unity and relaxation. (more…)
Recommendations?
July 25, 2007 - 17:32
A reader asks: Does anyone know of an inexpensive space in the general area that can be rented for a couple months worth of weekly events?
new at the 1st Precinct
July 25, 2007 - 10:20
The RPD site now reflects the new folks heading up Sector 113, Lieutenant Martin Harrison, and the 1st Precinct (Commander Gary Ladin).
street cleaning schedule
July 24, 2007 - 07:25
Street cleaning is scheduled for Downtown, Carver and New Towne from Dineen to 2nd streets between Hill Street and Brook Road, including Brook Road – July 30-Aug. 4.
living next to Nolde?
July 24, 2007 - 07:24
A reader writes: “I would like to know if anyone else is getting sick and tired of waking up Tuesday morning anywhere between 3 a.m. - 5 a.m. due to Nolde Bakery’s dumpster trash being picked up! Is there not a more normal time that the pick... (more...)
new lieutenant for sector 413
July 24, 2007 - 05:12
The RPD page for Sector 413 has been updated. The new lieutenant is Lisa Drew.
this week?s calendar
July 23, 2007 - 05:02
Recycling, open mic night @ Poe’s Pub, wildlife @ the library, more… (more…)
Street Cleaning
July 22, 2007 - 16:15
You’ve probably noticed the signs, but just in case, it’s street cleaning week in Westover Hills, Swansboro and Woodland Heights. Stratford Hills and its neighbors should be up the week of August 6.
forward thinking
July 22, 2007 - 09:53
John Sarvay’s coverage of the big ideas at the ongoing charrette for a New Downtown Plan breaks out concern for Jackson Ward as a frequent mention. From THE DOWNTOWN PLAN: THE BIG IDEAS: Jackson Ward: Protecting Jackson Ward’s history,... (more...)
7th District Town Hall meeting yesterday
July 22, 2007 - 06:11
The 7th District Town Hall meeting hosted by Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn yesterday at Asbury United Methodist Church touched on personnel changes at the 1st Precinct, the proposed zoning change for 1903 East Marshall, property tax relief for the elderly... (more...)
towards a Union Hill Old and Historic District
July 20, 2007 - 08:31
The UHCA Committee to Explore the Possibility of a Union Hill Old and Historic District met on last night at Church Hill Photography. (more…)
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