VCU hosts a whole bunch of classes for nonprofits in Apr and May

VCU’s Division of Community Engagement is hosting a series of classes for nonprofit leaders. Seriously, the options are many and diverse. Read below for the class schedule and contact info. Tools for Measuring Stakeholder Needs: April 2 & 9... (more...)

Holly Street Park Free Market 4/26

from on and inside Booker T. Washington

A set of photos from in/on the soon-to-be-renovated (Booker T.) Washington School (at the corner of First & Leigh Streets)… Some history of the school from the RPS site: Named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), the noted colored... (more...)

Maynor recognized by AP

Today Virginia Commonwealth University guard Eric Maynor was named to the Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention team, following what was an outstanding junior season. AP FIRST TEAM: Michael Beasley, Kansas State, 6-10, 235, freshman, 26.5 ppg,... (more...)

from on and inside Booker T. Washington

A set of photos from in/on the soon-to-be-renovated (Booker T.) Washington School (at the corner of First & Leigh Streets)… Some history of the school from the RPS site: Named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), the noted colored... (more...)

a shed break-in; a question about a robbery

There was a shed break-in last night in on the 600 block of 29th Street sometime between 11PM and 4AM. The entire lock was removed and various lawn equipment was stolen. /// A reader wants to know if anyone has any info on the armed robbery on the 400... (more...)

Jeep hits house

During a rainy and nasty evening rush, a Jeep hit a house on Westover Hills Blvd, near Evelyn Byrd Rd. It looked to be a pretty nasty wreck, but everyone involved seems to be OK. At least 2 TV stations should have the story tonight.

Man Dies in Fiery Car Crash on West Broad Street

NBC12 reports on a crash outside the Movie Gallery on West Broad Street this morning. One person is dead after a fiery crash between a car and a truck around 9:20 a.m. in the 4700 block of West Broad Street. Unconfirmed sources say the man who died drove... (more...)

Why there are accidents at Courthouse Rd and Hull St

No Hot Water in Tuckahoe Middle Bathrooms; Is it a Problem?

An article in yesterday’s Richmond-Times Dispatch is about how Tuckahoe Middle School  students may be refusing to wash their hands because there is no warm water in the bathrooms. Between the ice cold water and that they have to exit to the... (more...)

Richmond City Population in on the Rise

Richmond boosters have 200,123 reasons to feel optimistic about the city’s future.That figure is the estimated 2007 population for the city, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The estimate — and it’s just that — reverses a downward... (more...)

Favorite Mexican Restaurant?

City Sanitation Crew Aids Elderly Woman

(This story comes to us from Marc LaFountain with Richmond DPW. We’ve been meaning to post it for a couple weeks now) On January 23, a Department of Public Works sanitation crew working in the Oxford area of southwest Richmond came upon an elderly... (more...)

Gardening in Small Backyards at the Library

Maggie Burgess of the Great Big Green House will give a talk on gardening in small spaces. Call 646-1139 to register. Wednesday, April 16 @ 6:30 p.m @ the Belmont Library I say use the ol’ square foot garden technique. TRIED AND TRUE.

Ten Thousand Villages hosts fair trade presentation

Ten Thousand Villages, the Carytown store that features third world crafts, is hosting a presentation from visiting artisans from India and Nepal and a discussion on fair trade. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 2 from 10 AM to noon.... (more...)

Women In Business Luncheon April 22nd

The Spring Women in Business Luncheon will be held at 11am on Apr. 22nd at the Hilton Garden Inn, Colonial Heights, VA. The owner of Quilts Unlimited and Gifts by Joan, Joan Fenton, will be featured. Sponsorships are available at several levels: Elite... (more...)

Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tours return tomorrow

The Valentine Richmond History Center’s Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour kicks off tomorrow. The tour is every Monday-Saturday from 10-11:30 until October 31st. Meet the guide at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle Street.... (more...)

Richmond’s first housing urban renewal program was…

From the Valentine Richmond History Center’s I Know Richmond: Q: WHAT WAS THE FIRST HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAM IN RICHMOND? (A) Jackson Ward (B) Gilpin Court (C) Carver (D) Mosby Court The images and topics in IKR 2008 are featured in Battle... (more...)

SLAUGHTERAMA!!!!!!!!

Grant Watch ‘08

VCU fans ask one another, “Heard anything, yet?“ They’re on the Grant Watch. Last spring they almost lost their successful men’s basketball head coach, Anthony Grant (pictured above). This year he has has been making news in ways and in places... (more...)

man runs, wrecks, runs, and is caught

A man fleeing a traffic stop wrecked into a pole at 25th and Fairmount, fled the scene of the accident, and was caught by officers shortly thereafter in the 2300 block of R Street.

a medium-sized self-congratulatory moment (AKA “we’re #1″, or, “take that Dallas!”)

In a very recently released report (PDF), the Project for Excellence in Journalism says that Richmond ranks #1 in community/citizen journalism. If you are reading this, you’re part of what has helped make this happen. Cool, eh? The report, which... (more...)

Byrd House Market this Tuesday

The Byrd House Market will be open April 1, from 3:30-7PM, with the official season opening set for May 6. Come and get back into the habit of shopping at the BHM, pick up some fresh and local seasonal produce, farm fresh eggs, grass-fed meats, free-range... (more...)

Jazz & Blues festival fundraiser dance at Club 17, April 4

Downtown Petersburg Inc. in association with Triangle Center for Development is sponsoring a dance to support the upcoming Halifax Jazz & Blues Festival. The dance will be April 4, 9pm - 1am, at Club 17 (118 Mars St). The dance will feature a guest... (more...)