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I’m already hearing gunfire, this seems particularly early. Maybe they’re getting it out of the way to get up to Carytown?

Happy New Year

Since there are no major celebrations hereabouts, we’re releasing our delegates to Carytown NYE and Petersburg’s Red Light Burlesque celebration. However you choose to celebrate (in our case, an appetizer assortment that puts the crude back... (more...)

Lucky Strike

Will Gov. Tim Kaine Replace Trani as VCU’s President?

Recently, Jeff Shapiro, over at the The Times Dispatch wrote an article on how Gov. Tim Kaine may take over as president of UVA or VCU at the end of his term being Governor of Virginia. It is a good piece, and leans toward Kaine taking over for Trani... (more...)

U of R Professor Sets World Record in Swimming

A University of Richmond chemistry professor set another Masters World Record. An indoor swimmer from Richmond has set yet another record. Earlier this month, Chris Stevenson broke three world records in Virginia Beach. Stevenson, an associate professor... (more...)

New Year’s @ Wabi-Sabi

I love ice cream; Gimme your money!

The Carytown Ben & Jerry’s was robbed yesterday. This makes two robberies in less than a week on Cary St. I wonder if we’ll start seeing more of a police presence. If you know anything give Crime Stoppers a call: 780-1000. More (but not... (more...)

Benedictine takes home tournament 64-48

The Benedictine Cadets got back to their winning ways by trouncing the Miller School in the Benedictine Capital City Classic on Saturday. Benedictine star Ed Davis shared the MVP title with Darien Brothers as each scored 13. Source: RTD

See you in Carytown tonight?

2007 East End homicides

According to the RPD’s Crime Incident Information site, there were 16 homicides in the 1st Precinct in 2007. This is down from 30 homicides in 2006 and 32 homicides in 2005. (more…)

thanks folks!

One of the developments in Richmond in 2007 worth noting on the way out has been the spread of the neighborhood news blogs. Based on the energy and community that *you* have brought to this humble website, the idea took hold in 13 other areas around... (more...)

Another drive-by shooting

NBC12 reports that a Petersburg home was hit by 13 bullets on Christmas Eve. The article notes that the homeowner (Troy Johnson) and another individual were home at the time, and are unharmed. (more…)

Kitchen fire oopsie at Carriage House Apts.

See today’s P-I for more details. It appears no one was hurt.

open gym at Richmond Balance Jan.1

You are invited to an open gym day on January 1st at Richmond Balance. Start the new year off right and stop by Richmond Balance for a free workout with their personal trainers.

kayaker drowned in river

A kayaker drowned yesterday in the James River after suffering a head wound in the early afternoon yesterday. His name has not been released. [via]

free first-time homebuyers class at East End library

The RTD’s Housing 101 a helpful class looks at the free first-time homebuyers class offered monthly at the East End library. Freda Green-Bolling, the VHDA-certified trainer who leads the sessions, herself bought a house in Fairmount through the... (more...)

demolition at Cold Storage

As announced back in June, the work to turn Cold Storage into more than 300 apartments, restaurants, and a brewery has apparently begun with the demolition of the old ice house.

Public Service Announcement

The fine folks at Once Upon A Vine South have been up and running for a couple weeks in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center, featuring the same format (and occasionally some of the same faces) as the Bellevue original. Please note that H&H is not... (more...)

TRIgirl Training Hosts Meeting for New Members

TRIgirl Training, a women’s triathlon training team, is hosting an informational meeting for new members on January 13th at 6 p.m. In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that I’m a team leader for TRIgirls. I love it! We work... (more...)

Survival Training Day Sponsored by Richmond City

Our friends over at the North Richmond News had some info about Survival Training Day sponsored by the City of Richmond next Saturday. Here are the details: On Saturday, January 5, residents of the City of Richmond are encouraged to participate in “Survivor... (more...)

Petersburg’s Pathways in the news…

Pathways, formerly Petersburg Urban Ministries, gets some attention in today’s RTD.

demolition at Cold Storage

As announced back in June, the work to turn Cold Storage into apartments, restaurants, and a brewery has apparently begun with the demolition of the old ice house.

Hummers, naked women, Princess Diana

Tobacco Avenue rolls back through Shockoe, this time with a visit to Velvet: “Co-owners of the Velvet nightclub said yesterday that there is nothing in life they appreciate more than driving their Hummers, watching young women take off clothes... (more...)

Art Works ‘08

Art Works has posted their 2008 calendar of shows and events. 2008’s inaugural 4th Friday is January 25th, with live music by David Jaronski, recent works by German painter Christine Middendorf, the juried “all media” show, and Meredith... (more...)