Come learn about Middle College High School program

From PPS — Attention all Petersburg High School rising juniors, parents and interested community residents: On Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m., in the cafeteria of Petersburg High School, a meeting has been scheduled to explain the Middle College High... (more...)

get involved in Earth Day

Would you or your organization like to be a part of Earth Day Richmond 2008? Would you like to join in on a weekend bike rally to Earth Day? Do you have great ideas on greening Richmond? Then come out to the Earth Day organizing meeting at Gallery5... (more...)

get involved in Earth Day

Would you or your organization like to be a part of Earth Day? Would you like to join in on a weekend bike rally to Earth Day? Do you have great ideas on greening Richmond? Then come out to the Earth Day organizing meeting at Gallery5 on Wednesday March... (more...)

The Three Faces of Hillary

Occasionally, when she is listening to Barack Obama during a debate, or she seems a little bit too satisfied with herself, for a flickering few seconds, candidate Hillary Clinton can look too much like the evil mom, played by Angela Lansbury, in “The... (more...)

Favorite Chesterfield Park?

Final Sales at Cloverleaf Mall

After 30 years Cloverleaf mall is set to close tonight.  (Link nbc12) We can now look forward to what’s ahead  and hope that new development will spark more redevelopment for that corridor of Midlothian Turnpike.

McCain, Obama, macaca and Nader

Barack Obama It has become obvious during the presidential primary season that has galloped by us that this country’s nominating system leaves much to be desired. In too many ways it is a mess. The Democrats, in particular, have the potential of a... (more...)

Columbia Gas of VA lowers prices

According to Rockbridge Weekly, Columbia Gas of Virginia is lowering their prices. This adjustment is for the months of March, April and May. During this period a residential customer use ranges from an average of 100 Ccf in March to 35 Ccf in May. (1... (more...)

police/citizen walk-through set for Saturday

A neighborhood walk-through has been set for this Saturday, as part of the police department effort to identify citizen concerns about the area. A representative from Sector 112 will accompany citizens on a tour of potentially troubled areas. Meet at... (more...)

Colors!

School system at risk

At Save Richmond, publisher Don Harrison has posted a letter from Carol A.O. Wolf, Third District Member of the Richmond School Board. For those interested in Richmond’s public schools, it’s worth a look. Your help is needed. Our school system is... (more...)

All Restaurants Invited

Scott Pharr at RVANews writes: We are working on a new site that is going to be released in the beginning/middle of March. It’s called RVAEats.com, a Richmond restaurant directory. You’ll also be able to search on restaurants in various ways, view... (more...)

police/citizen walk-throughs set for Saturday

A series of neighborhood walk-throughs have been set for this Saturday, as part of the police department effort to identify citizen concerns about the area. Representatives from Sectors 412 and 413 will accompany citizens on a tour of potentially troubled... (more...)

The Slits @ Toad’s Place 3/8

RVA Magazine has a good piece on the upcoming Slits show at Toad’s Place: The Slits are one of the last remaining bands from the inner circle of Punk. Their meaning and relevance transcends even that narrow classification. They became the forerunners... (more...)

free renovation lending workshop by ACORN

The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods is sponsoring a free renovation lending workshop that will explain all of the financial tools you would need for the renovation of a old house. The workshop will be held on Saturday March 8th from 9AM... (more...)

From Dept of Parks - Have fun, get fit with belly dancing

Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is offering beginning and intermediate belly dancing classes weekly at its Humphrey Calder Community Center starting March 4. The beginning level class will meet from 7:30 p.m.... (more...)

From Dept of Parks - Soccer registration at Humphrey Calder

City residents can register their children to play spring soccer at the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Faculties’ Humphrey Calder Community Center between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 3 through April 4. Registration for non-city... (more...)

From Dept of Parks - Annual City Cemetary Cleanup

Owners of gravesites in city-owned cemeteries are reminded that by City Code all flowers, decorations and non-approved vases must be removed from lots and gravesites by March 1. As part of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’... (more...)

RPD’s Leap Year Community Day

RPD Sector Lieutenants will meet with the community tomorrow to hear and address specific community concerns. Area meetings are as follows: Sector 211 (Reedy Creek, Swansboro) will meet at 10 a.m. at 3600 McRand St. Sector 311 (Willow Oaks, Stratford... (more...)

Henrico Schools Prioritize Pay Raise for Aides

Thank goodness that Henrico County Public Schools see the importance of its instructional aides to the school system functioning well. Having high quality instructional support is vital to our children having a good school experience. And for special... (more...)

From PPS

The monthly meeting of the *Special Education Advisory Council* of Petersburg City Public Schools will be on Friday, February 29, 2008 at noon. The meeting location is 255 South Boulevard East, Conference Room “B”, of the Administrative Offices Complex.... (more...)

RVAEats.com - All Restaurants Invited

We are working on a new site that is going to be released in the beginning/middle of March. It’s called RVAEats.com, a Richmond restaurant directory. You’ll also be able to search on restaurants in various ways, view menus, open/closing times,... (more...)

Computer Classes @ WH Library

The folks at the Westover Hills Library have changed up their computer class offerings. For March, several specific subjects are on the table- details are in the calendar and the full scoop is below the fold (more…)