Retreat Hospital open house

The following notice is from Angela Flagg at Retreat Hospital: Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Early detection is critical to improving survival... (more...)

There is Hope and the Shirley Coleman Creighton Court Scholarship Fund

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School teacher and author Loretta Watson appears on Virginia This Morning speaking about her book of poetry There is Hope and the Shirley Coleman Creighton Court Scholarship Fund:

Another VCU Siren Test Tomorrow

Dear Monroe Park Campus Community Advisory Group: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, at noon, VCU will conduct our once-a-month emergency siren test on both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses to ensure that the sirens are in proper working order. This test... (more...)

First Freedom to include exhibit space, hotels

Style Weekly has the details on plans for the Freedom Center @ 14th and Cary Streets: Plans call for an exhibit space and a curved monument facing the corner. Literature for the project says the facility will bring together “two Marriott brand hotels,”... (more...)

RVANews asks the candidates

The RVANews question for the candidates this week is: What are your thoughts on the relationship between the current mayor and city council? Outline a model for how you’d like to see the mayor and city council work together in the future. Click here... (more...)

shooting on Q Street

From the RPD’s Noteworthy Events: n 9/29/08 @ 7:05PM 1810 Q Street - “A male reported he was shot by an unknown suspect. A female reported she was assaulted by an unknown suspect. The male’s injuries are not life threatening.”

Thank you, Rep. Bobby Scott, for voting NO on the bailout

The Cameron Foundation recognizes four outstanding local nonprofits with $90,000

The Cameron Foundation has selected four local nonprofits to be awarded a total of $90,000 for their outstanding community service and organizational management. The awards will be officially presented to The James House Intervention/Prevention Services;... (more...)

From the candidates: week 3

Last week we got to learn a bit about what the candidates think makes them ready to take office. This week we’re jumping into a bit more heated topic: the mayor and city council. Our question this week: What are your thoughts on the relationship... (more...)

Please help find a nice, safe space for our Fan and Museum District and Malvern Area Dogs!

From Emily…   For several months now, I’ve been taking my dog Sydney to the field at Thompson and Kensington after work.  Sydney loves to run around the field and play with other dogs.  All of the dogs are very nice and the owners are very... (more...)

OMG. The Redskins!!!

The Redskins beat the Cowboys on Sunday…this is a big deal. HIGHLIGHTS!!!

what a weekend!

This weekend will see both the 2nd Street Festival and Gallery 5’s Carnival of 5 Fires. Holy cow!

today at the Byrd House Market…

Byrd House Market today from 3:30 to 7PM: Fall produce definitely has that comfort food factor. The sweet potatoes have arrived and my goodness, they are delicious! We have squash in many intriguing shapes and colors (some use these for centerpieces... (more...)

National Juried Photography Exhibition @ 12 12 Gallery

12 12 Gallery highly successful National Juried Photography Exhibition opens Sunday, October 5th 2-5PM. Juror Carol McCusker, Curator of Photography, Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego, CA, selected 50 works by 33 artists from a total of 826 images... (more...)

moped stolen from around 2nd and Clay

As seen elsewhere: My friend’s moped was stolen tonight from around 2nd and Clay. If you see anyone it around, please notify Richmond Police. It’s not one that’s commonly found in the city, so it stands out if you know what you’re... (more...)

VCU students shot

inRich reports: As the investigation continued into Friday night’s shooting of two VCU students, two men recounted yesterday how they chased the masked robber through the streets until he slipped away. Police said the two Virginia Commonwealth University... (more...)

Missing Piano?

Are you registered to vote? Register by Oct. 6

Based upon a reminder notice from Gov. Kaine’s office — Make sure you aren’t turned away on election day because of showing up at the wrong precinct, having inaccurate voter information, or not registering to vote by the October 6 deadline.... (more...)

Playground Clean Up Day at Mary Munford

Help your neighborhood school, Mary Munford,  spruce up their grounds this Saturday, Oct. 4th from 8 am. to noon.  (Rain Date is Oct. 11th) We’ll be weeding, pruning and mulching. Bring your own tools! questions? email cashandsusan(at)hotmaildotcom

John Lewis explains GRTC, Bus Rapid Transit

John Lewis, CEO of GRTC transit system, spoke this evening at GlobeHopper about the present and future of public transportation services in Richmond. Got 30 minutes or so? Listen to his presentation or check it out as a PDF. The man really knows his... (more...)

Hurrah! Fresh gravel laid in alleys!

I drove home to a beautiful sight today - fresh gravel has been laid in the alley between Patterson and Park. No longer does the alley drive resemble a pot-holed road in the developing world. On the downside, my idiot neighbor already left tire tracks... (more...)

A.D.Price closed again

The Richmond Free Press is reporting (PDF) that “for the third time in five years, the historic A.D. Price Funeral Establishment in Jackson Ward has been shut down. Six months ago, Carl U. Eggleston of Farmville, reopened the 127-year-old mortuary.... (more...)

Agenda, School board meeting Oct. 1

Click here for a copy of the agenda.

Pamplin Historical Park Highlights Civil War Photography in New Exhibit

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier opens a new exhibition, Beyond Brady: Photography in the Civil War Era, to the public on October 4, 2008.  This 1,500 square-foot interactive exhibit features over 130 artifacts... (more...)

Liberty Lecture series welcomes Dr. Edward L. Ayers

Dr. Edward L. Ayers, president of the University of Richmond and scholar of the American South, will ne at St. John’s Church for a discussion of a continuation of his book In the Presence of Mine Enemies: The Civil War in the Heart of America,... (more...)