Archive for November, 2007

Mugging on Laurel Street

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 two men came up behind her and [...]

from Oregon Hill

November 30, 2007

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Christmas Parade Deets

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, so steer clear. The temperatures will still be in the 30s at 10am, so bundle up. Grinches [...]

from West of the Boulevard News

November 30, 2007

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The Magic of Larry Rohr

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 and demonstrated various scientific principles ….The magicians performed several tricks that seemed to defy gravity. [Lou] Dean made two [...]

by The Fan District Hub

November 30, 2007

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Jumpin’J’s CLOSING TODAY

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.

from Church Hill People's News

November 30, 2007

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Prayer vigil at Pegram St.

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 will be from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. There will be a speaker. [...]

by Petersburg People's News

November 30, 2007

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The community’s response to 2 deadly fires in one year

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 less than a mile away killed three children, said Linas Kojelis, a community activist. …After that fire Jan. 12 in the 400 [...]

by Petersburg People's News

November 30, 2007

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Three more fires in the area this week

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:

by Petersburg People's News

November 30, 2007

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Schoodio: Split Personality — A School and a Studio for Kids

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 later to see the artistic masterpieces. [...]

from Near West End News

November 30, 2007

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UR Spiders Sports Update for Friday, 11/30

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 comeback win over William & Mary Wednesday night at the Robins Center. The Spiders posted their first home win, have won [...]

from Near West End News

November 30, 2007

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Idaho: The Florida of the North

Don't let its short brown hair and cute glasses fool you; Idaho is a landlocked menace.

by Justin Morgan

November 30, 2007

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