Mugging on Laurel Street
November 30, 2007 - 22:07
A resident was robbed at gunpoint by two individuals around 12:30AM on November 29th while entering residence. She literally had about an 8 foot walk from her car parked on the street to the side door of the house. While putting her key in the door... (more...)
Christmas Parade Deets
November 30, 2007 - 16:43
As you may know, the Richmond Christmas parade is tomorrow, treking from the Science Museum to the Coliseum along Broad Street. Here’s what you need to know… The parade starts at 10am. Broad Street will begin closing at 5am in various locations,... (more...)
The Magic of Larry Rohr
November 30, 2007 - 13:58
Writing for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, A.J. Hostetler covered a magic show that took place at the Science Museum of Virginia on Wednesday. Members of Richmond’s International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 180 performed tricks that delighted the crowd... (more...)
Jumpin’J’s CLOSING TODAY
November 30, 2007 - 09:15
Today is the last day for Jumpin’ J’s Java. They should be open through lunch and then that’s it. Stop by, get your last cup, and thank’em for having a go at it.
Prayer vigil at Pegram St.
November 30, 2007 - 09:03
From PPS’ Cliff Davis: A candlelight prayer vigil will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Pegram Street site of a fatal house fire this week that claimed the lives of three children and injured a Petersburg City Public Schools employee. The vigil... (more...)
The community’s response to 2 deadly fires in one year
November 30, 2007 - 08:47
in today’s RTD: “…residents and activists here yesterday criticized public officials for not enforcing and toughening the city’s building codes. ‘They have not promulgated new codes’ after a similar house fire in January... (more...)
Three more fires in the area this week
November 30, 2007 - 08:33
Two in Prince George, one started by a Christmas tree, another when someone tried to refill a kerosene heater, and one on the 2500 block of Dupuy Rd in Petersburg, cause yet unknown. Minor injuries reported. A few safety suggestions: (more…)
Schoodio: Split Personality — A School and a Studio for Kids
November 30, 2007 - 07:25
A friend and Sabot parent recently told me about Schoodio, a kids are studio in the Near West End. What a great idea! A place where kids can create, and be kids. Parents on the other hand can have a break — go shopping and come back a few hours... (more...)
UR Spiders Sports Update for Friday, 11/30
November 30, 2007 - 07:21
Here’s the latest University of Richmond Spiders Sports update from Bob Black: Gonzalvez Shoots Spiders Past Tribe On the strength of a career-high seven three-pointers, sophomore David Gonzalvez poured in 21 points to lead Richmond’s 58-55... (more...)
Idaho: The Florida of the North
November 30, 2007 - 06:25
How does it feel to go 3-0 against Florida teams, Virginia? For only the second time ever, Virginia and Virginia Tech’s college football programs are undefeated against teams from Florida, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s not that I have... (more...)
Hampton upsets VCU
November 30, 2007 - 00:38
From Chris Kowalczyk at VCU: Junior guard Eric Maynor scored a game-high 22 points, but 21 turnovers unraveled VCU in a 64-55 road loss to Hampton on Thursday. VCU falls to 3-3 with the loss, while Hampton lifts its record to 3-3. Senior Jamal Shuler... (more...)
Julep’s good; bistro.104 gone
November 29, 2007 - 21:41
The RTD’s Dana Craig visits the now 4-year-old Julep’s and comes away saying that there is “no better place to ring in the holiday season”. Meanwhile, Style’s Short Order marks the closing of bistro.104.
owner of much vacant property pleads guilty
November 29, 2007 - 21:24
Oliver Lawrence pleaded guilty to almost 150 building code for on 25 or so vacant properties. Vacant Richmond lists just one of Lawrence’s companies, Bayou Properties, as having 81 vacant properties across the city. (previously) [via]
Union Hill Civic Association Newsletter #1
November 29, 2007 - 19:15
Check out the first issue of the Union Hill Civic Association Newsletter (PDF) with info about the on-goings in Union Hill and Jefferson Park, and events and contact info.
Detached
November 29, 2007 - 14:27
In the early ’80s I began writing a story I called “Central Time.” Originally, it was written in the first person to recount a bizarre incident that I was part of in 1966, as I made my way to boot camp. After struggling with it for months... (more...)
Petersburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority to begin issuing Late Fee refunds
November 29, 2007 - 14:22
Approximately 548 current and former public housing tenants of the Petersburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority will start receiving credits and/or refunds in December for late fees that were charged to them beginning in February, 2002. The average... (more...)
R-Braves set Guinness record
November 29, 2007 - 13:05
At River City Rapids, Jon Baliles touts a record-establishing feat by the local Triple A baseball franchise: The Richmond Braves set an official Guinness World Record for the largest number of people wearing Groucho Marx glasses at the same time when... (more...)
Soble’s Blue Monday Jam
November 29, 2007 - 12:40
Note: A version of this piece was first published by Richmond.com. on Jan 26, 2000. On the left in shades without a beard is Artie Probst, who was a bartender at Soble’s. To his right are the late Fitz Marston, who built the interior of Soble’s... (more...)
Road Closings & Repairs
November 29, 2007 - 12:13
Going to work: The right and center lanes of eastbound Interstate 64 will be closed from just west of the Pouncey Tract Road bridge (mile marker 176) to Broad Street (mile marker 178) nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Nov. 27 - Nov. 30, in order to install... (more...)
Holiday Season
November 29, 2007 - 12:04
It’s that time of year again to traditionally load up your credit card - I mean cart - with presents for your family and friends. Happy Holidays everyone and try to see past the hustle and bustle of packs of wild (and sometimes rude) people... (more...)
Having low water pressure?
November 29, 2007 - 11:34
The Chesterfield County Department of Utilities will be notifying customers in the Physic Hill area of Chesterfield County this week about scheduled water-tank maintenance. The work on the tank may result in lower-than-usual water pressure Dec. 4-13. ... (more...)
Lunchtime robbery @ Carytown Wachovia
November 29, 2007 - 10:05
The Wachovia branch at 3508 W. Cary St. was held up yesterday in a lunchtime burglary. The 5-3 goateed black man handed a note to the teller and did not brandish a weapon. This is the 2nd burglary West of the Boulevard in 3 months. In August the SunTrust... (more...)
US Senator Jim Webb’s staff come to constituents
November 29, 2007 - 09:48
Senator Webb’s staff will host satellite office hours in Petersburg on Monday, Dec. 3 and in Hopewell on Tuesday, Dec. 4. These sessions are designed to assist constituents in these cities and the surrounding communities with Social Security and... (more...)
Nine More Ideas to Save Downtown Richmond
November 29, 2007 - 09:30
Richmond got an early holiday gift when a draft of the Downtown Master Plan arrived this week. The hefty document is impressive but also weighed down by complex color-coded maps, in-depth market analysis and boring pages about economic strategy. Where’s... (more...)
Carytown and Scott’s Addition restaurant updates…
November 29, 2007 - 07:41
Style Weekly is chalk-full of restaurant updates in Carytown and Scott’s Addition. Opening Infuzion (ice bar) expects a December opening on Roseneath north of Broad. And, it will be non-smoking. Stronghill Dining Company (across from River City... (more...)
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