Archives: May 2009

Drowning Near Hugeunot Bridge

From RTD: A swift-water rescue team recovered the body of a 36-year-old man in the James River just south of the Hugeunot Bridge this evening after he fell while trying to jump off a rope swing, authorities said.At about 5:35 p.m. a witness called 911 after the man fell into the river, emerged, went back […]

Stride Cam footage!

Saturday morning at 9am sharp, over 2,000 Richmonders began their 10k striiiiiiiiiiide through Richmond’s history. Cannons blasted, hills were climbed, participants were heckled by Patrick Henry impersonators. A good time had by all. Take a look at this short video recap. It’ll be just like you were there…

Rainbow over 24th Street

Rainbows over Church Hill lifted from Mick Hope with much thanks.

Presentation on U.S. Military Railroad Operations During Siege of Petersburg – June 10

On June 10th Petersburg National Battlefield Historian/Curator Jimmy Blankenship will offer a free presentation entitled U.S. Military Railroad Operations During the Siege of Petersburg. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at Union Train Station at 103 River Street in Petersburg. It is sponsored by the Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc. (HPF), Petersburg National Battlefield […]

Hundreds of motorcyclists rally for ChildSavers

The Tuskegee Airmen Motorcycle Club of Virginia’s Fourth Annual Ride for ChildSavers brought hundred of motorcycles through the area today, winding down Mosby to Venable to 25th and Broad Streets to end up at Chimborazo Park.

More photos of the bikes from around the neighborhood….

Free CPR/AED classes

From press release:
The American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter is offering free
CPR/AED classes to the unemployed in the Greater Richmond area.
Interested people can register by calling 343-2088 during the week of
June 1-7, National CPR/AED Awareness Week. The training can be conducted
on-line followed by a one-on-one two hour session with a Red Cross
instructor.
“The Red Cross helps […]

Developer Proposing Apartments at Market and Hinton Streets

Developer Thomas A. Wilkinson, III is proposing to redevelop industrial/warehouse space at the corner of Market and Hinton Streets into up to 120 conventional 1- and 2-bedroom apartments.  As an early step in the development process he has submitted a petition requesting amendment of the zoning designation from M-1 Light Industrial District to R-5 Multiple Dwelling […]

Sunset over Richmond

PHOTO: horizon3 by CordieB

Before and after on Fairmount

The vacant house at 2008 Fairmount Avenue dramatically burned at the end of 2007. From the ash, the renovation is nearing completion and Better Housing Coalition is looking for a buyer.

$195,000 (with down payments and closing cost grants are available to qualified buyers), 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, “features original hardwood floors and facade details”.

2008 Fairmount […]

this week’s calendar

Fourth Annual Ride for ChildSavers; 2009 Summer Reenactment Series; Open Houses on Pink Street; Richmond Marching Band @ Chimborazo Park; Tuesday St. John’s Knitting Circle; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; Chess class @ East End Library; Open Mic @ Poe’s; MORE…

Fourth Annual Ride for ChildSavers
Sat May 30 10:00 am
An event that has drawn hundreds […]

Newer Older