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.
Archives: December 2007
Jazz on Broad Street @ The Camel
The Camel – the “social oasis” that quickly became a favorite spot to see local jazz and rock acts since its opening in March 2007 – will host its new “Jazz on Broad Street” series on Wednesdays beginning in 2008. The series was conceived shortly after Rockitz took over booking for The Camel. January 23 […]
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 town from the Museum District to Shockoe/Tobacco Row/Manchester. As […]
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.
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 Neighborhoods in Bloom program program and Better Housing Coalition.
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 affiliated with Once Upon A Vine in any way, but […]
