Archive for April, 2009

Lost Dog – Reward Semmes & Westover

From Wednesday post on Craigslist: Needs medication! Reward offered- no questions asked. Answers to ‘Layla.’ Last seen on Friday, April 24th at 24th Street and Semmes Ave when she slipped out the front door. Fixed, 3 year old, 40 lb female, hound mix, caramel color and white on chest with collar seen in picture. Please call 804-855-8174

from Hills and Heights

April 30, 2009

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Dog Found at Forest Hill & Jhanke

From a Wednesday post on Craigslist, original post, post with picture: Found all white with brown spot on face and back, brown floppy ears with white spots, tall and lengthy, female, looks like may have some pit in her.

from Hills and Heights

April 30, 2009

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Rumors Has It

RVANews breaks the news that Rumors Boutique on Harrison Street was shut down by police and ABC officials for failure to pay revenue tax on events.

from Fan of the Fan

April 30, 2009

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Super Natural Observations

The Page Bond Gallery at 1625 W. Main Street debuts a new exhibit this Friday, May 1st. Gordon Stettinius offers a collection of street photographs, including some from Best Friends Day. Kazaan Viveiros offers paintings on panels that were inspired by a recent trip to Portugal. These works by Gordon Stettinius and Kazaan Viveiros will be [...]

from Fan of the Fan

April 30, 2009

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Acacia-Midtown Gets High Marks

House of Marinara posted a very strong review of Acacia Midtown. Since it’s one of my faves in Richmond, I guess I’m biased in linking to it, but so be it. The gist: Overall- the place was a hit hr. I want need to make a point of going back there soon.

from Fan of the Fan

April 30, 2009

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Show at Rumors shut down by police

Rumor has it (ha!) that Rumors was shut down by nearly a dozen police and ABC officials tonight. Current word is that the boutique failed to pay income tax on the revenue generated by their off hours shows. Update: Firstly, Rumors is still open for business. The show was shut down, not the business. The [...]

by Ross Catrow

April 30, 2009

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Anybody lose this scooter?

Seen abandoned in a vacant lot in an alley in Fairmount. The cops said that they’d run the VIN # but left the scooter behind.

from Church Hill People's News

April 30, 2009

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Belle Isle Emergency Vehicle Bridge Reopens

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is reporting that the bridge to Belle Isle used by fire, emergency and park vehicles has reopened after only 30 days rather than the 75 days originally estimated. Here, here! We might complain bitterly when things take longer than expected so we should definitely be pleased when things happen more quickly!

from Hills and Heights

April 30, 2009

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North Central Civic Association Yard Sale

The Annual North Central Civic Association Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday May 2, 2009 from 8 am until 1 pm at North Central Park located on Ladies Miles Road between Fendall and Hanes Avenues. You do not have to be a member to participate; non-members may pay $10 before setting up on [...]

from North Richmond News

April 30, 2009

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Scabies cases at Carver Elementary

Channel 6 is reporting that there are two confirmed cases of scabies at Carver Elementary. A source tells us that there are 3. Our source also claims that 8 teachers and 40+ children are possibly infected. Meanwhile, the report from channel 6 indicates 29 people are complaining of symptoms, but no confirmation from the Health Department [...]

from Carver & Jackson Ward News

April 30, 2009

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