Archive for June, 2010

A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below

A few highlights from the June 22 inspection of Sandra’s Soul Food by the Department of Health: Observed an employee smoking in areas where they may contaminate food, clean equipment, utensils or other items needing protection. Pig feet, collard and yams noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. During Inspection [...]

from Church Hill People's News

June 30, 2010

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Clarifying Richmond’s Stormwater Utility

I attended a presentation of the Richmond Stormwater Utility today, and found out some very useful and interesting information about the new Stormwater Utility program and fee. Richmond has instituted the new fee as a proactive measure. Cities such as Norfolk and Virginia Beach have their stormwater utility fees prescribed by the Environmental Protection Agency [...]

by Greater Fulton News

June 30, 2010

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Bike Accident, But Not In Oregon Hill

Earlier today, a vehicle hit a bicyclist at or near the corner of S. 4th Street and Canal. I do not have much info on the accident, other than to say I saw the reporting go past on the City’s Current Incident site. It said that the bicyclist was bleeding from the mouth. The location is [...]

by Scott

June 30, 2010

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Bike Accident, But Not In Oregon Hill

Earlier today, a vehicle hit a bicyclist at or near the corner of S. 4th Street and Canal. I do not have much info on the accident, other than to say I saw the reporting go past on the City’s Current Incident site. It said that the bicyclist was bleeding from the mouth. The location [...]

from Oregon Hill

June 30, 2010

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Charges dropped against Harvin

The RTD is reporting that the murder charge against Andre Russell Harvin in the May 27th death Jameal Smith. Declaring it an act of self-defense and a justified killing, this lowers the total number of homicides in Richmond so far in 2010 to 19.

by Greater Fulton News

June 30, 2010

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Support Stocky

Admittedly, I’m often late to the party. I just learned about kickstarter.com earlier this week. And then, local art student Harrison launched this kickstarter campaign–in support of his website idea: Stocky. Check out the idea: “a new collaborative environment for stock media (stocky photography, brushes, vectors, videos, audio, etc)… that encourages users to collaborate and share their [...]

from Fan of the Fan

June 30, 2010

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Wolf-dog Law

The following comes from John Gilbody, FDA Safety Committee Chair: “The Richmond City Council passed an ordinance regulating wolf/dog hybrids this week.  Specifically, the new law requires owners to build an eight foot fence with concrete base and fencing extending into the ground.  The ordinance also requires a second fence around the first to protect the [...]

from Fan of the Fan

June 30, 2010

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Tastings at VA ABC stores begin Thursday

The new law authorizes representatives of distilled spirits and wine companies to conduct tastings on an ABC store’s premises, beginning July 1. No word on any announced events for the Venable Street location. From the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: The law is designed to increase customer service by allowing customers to sample selected [...]

from Church Hill People's News

June 30, 2010

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RVA Deals

Even if you're not hosting a Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, take advantage of this week's sales to stock up on picnic and cookout staples! Find out about these deals and more, including serious coupon-love coming from the folks at MARTIN'S.

by Alison Brown

June 30, 2010

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Kroger Employees Train For Work At New Short Pump Store, Part Of Expansion Strategy

In July, some 175 employees will pass through the doors of the Kroger Training Center and spend at least 50 hours training for the job. The new employees are part of Kroger’s latest expansion in the Richmond market: the 86,000-square-foot store at the Corner at Short Pump. That store is opening in July, but it is [...]

from Downtown Short Pump

June 30, 2010

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