at this moment…
May 16, 2008 - 17:07
RPS Superintendent Jewell-Sherman has tendered her resignation. Chief Monroe is leaving. Mayor Wilder will not run for reelection. … Anybody asked Director Creecy if he’s sticking around?
Partisans, poseurs, cynics and pollen
May 11, 2008 - 21:02
You bet I’m angry about silly rumors being spread that Hillary promised White House sleep-overs to Rush Limbaugh and Rev. Wright … naturally, not on the same night. Marathon presidential primary season update: Angry talk about politics has been... (more...)
Speak Up to Protect Family Involvement and Help Students with Disabilities Succeed
May 10, 2008 - 09:17
From the folks at JustChildren of the Legal Aid Justice Center: The Virginia Department of Education’s Draft Special Education Regulations make major cuts to parents’ rights to partner with schools. In addition to putting up barriers to family... (more...)
Pantele for mayor?
May 9, 2008 - 19:14
The Richmond Free Press is reporting that 2nd District Representative and City Council President William Pantele will soon be joining Delegate Jones, Paul Goldman, and Lawrence Williams in the upcoming mayoral race. Pantele would have to give up his... (more...)
Lehigh for the city or development?
May 8, 2008 - 07:05
Ordinance 2007-321 (PDF) which seeks to “declare a public necessity to acquire the Lehigh property, along the riverfront near the old Annabel Lee dock“, towards using the land as public greenspace and also as part of the Virginia Capital... (more...)
Super-delegate McClellan switches to Obama
May 7, 2008 - 21:55
The Fan District’s representative in the House of Delegates, Jennifer McClellan, made news today by switching her support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama. This AP story, “Obama picks up superdelegates; undecideds moving his way,” offers the... (more...)
community Monday
May 2, 2008 - 15:45
There will be 3 community meetings of note on Monday evening: the Richmond Department of Parks & Recreation will hold a focus group meeting to discuss and exchange ideas on the redesign of the Chimborazo Playground and Recreation area, the RTD will... (more...)
Diving Into the Mayoral Race
May 1, 2008 - 23:25
Wilder is defending his stormwater utility proposal. As an environmentalist, I am not against the idea of a stormwater utility, but there is a lot more to this than meets the eye. As Oregon Hill residents have stated, the pools of water are still pooling,... (more...)
West ups the ante
April 29, 2008 - 21:10
In line with recent discussion, this autumn’s school board races look to be feisty. Style Weekly’s Sabers Rattle, Missiles Launch In Schools Fight has more on Keith West’s tattered relationships with many of the other members and his... (more...)
City Council agenda for Monday
April 27, 2008 - 01:00
The agenda for the April 28th City Council meeting has a number of rezoning requests and other items for the area. Ord. No. 2007-318 (Patron: President Pantele, By Request) - To conditionally rezone *** 1720 East Cary Street from the M-1 Light Industrial... (more...)
Virginia Anarchist Federation’s Spring Conference tomorrow
April 18, 2008 - 23:19
Curiously enough, the Virginia Anarchist Federation’s Spring Conference will be held tomorrow at the Willam Byrd Community House. More info on the VAF here. It seems to have snuck up on others as well.
Richmond Voice goes off the deep end
April 16, 2008 - 21:19
In an article picking up on earlier reports that the Richmond City Health District’s clinic and offices could be moving into the Jackson Center office building at 2nd and Clay Streets, the Richmond Voice quotes business owners against, in favor... (more...)
Where’s the money?
April 16, 2008 - 13:32
Cue the Dan Hicks minor hit from the ’70s, “Where’s the Money?” Prior to his term as mayor of Richmond, L. Douglas Wilder’s strong suit was said to have been his “fiscally conservative” approach to running a government.... (more...)
GRTC central transfer station coming to Main Street?
April 15, 2008 - 17:05
Style Weekly’s Main Street Station Bus Plan Riles Up Bottom Merchants has the details about GRTC’s plans to put the central transfer station in the unused warehouse space behind Main Street Station. GRTC sees this city-owned property as central... (more...)
Review of Boundaries and Historic Status
April 14, 2008 - 12:59
Over the years, Oregon Hill’s boundaries have clearly changed. In fact, some wags say that the actual Oregon Hill neighborhood, as first established, existed mostly further east of it’s current location. Whole streets of row houses (and Pratt’s... (more...)
6th District Town Meeting
April 12, 2008 - 01:00
The regularly scheduled 6th District Town Meeting will be today, Saturday April 12, from noon to 1PM at the Bank of America building (12th & Main Streets) 18th Floor. This event repeats every month on the second Saturday. For more information, call... (more...)
Apologies upon demand
April 11, 2008 - 01:15
In politics, today is no different than any other day. Once again the landscape is littered with lame demands from the deeply offended for apologies. They are calls based on outrage, however contrived, that frequently/predictability... (more...)
West calls for new School Board
April 8, 2008 - 17:15
7th District School Board representative Keith West has launched Save Richmond Public Schools as part of a “grassroots organization conceived to elect a better School Board”. The group is “seeking candidates for every district”;... (more...)
Wilder will not run for mayor
April 2, 2008 - 22:06
While others continue to watch for clues and listen for rumors, let’s cut to the chase: It says here that L. Douglas Wilder will choose not to run for a second four-year term as mayor of Richmond, Virginia. My prediction is not based on any inside information.... (more...)
VA’s top Republicans support 3rd Lincoln-Douglass-Mahone Dinner
April 2, 2008 - 17:58
Linas Kojelis, Chairman of the Petersburg Republican Committee (PRC) announced today that almost 80 guests have registered for the third annual Lincoln-Douglass-Mahone Dinner and Silent Auction, on April 4th, at 6 p.m. at Old Town Catering (9 W. Old St). ... (more...)
Second Edict: Grow Gardens for Self and Community Sufficiency
April 2, 2008 - 09:00
Peak Oil vs. Global Warming vs. The Long Emergency and about a half dozen other scary phrases… As the newly declared King, I intend to lead a war on fear itself by crafting a long term policy dedicated to the principle of self-sufficiency. With... (more...)
First Edict: Eugene, I command thee
April 1, 2008 - 10:00
to commit Virginia Commonwealth University to a more environmental friendly future. As King of Oregon Hill, I demand that you, President Trani of VCU, sign a treaty that addresses global warming, along with other college and university presidents. This... (more...)
I Declare Myself ‘King of the Hill’
April 1, 2008 - 01:01
I have been President or Co-President or Acting President of the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) for over four years now. No one has offered to take over that leading position, or that of moderator of this neighborhood blog, or that of owner... (more...)
Wilder threatens to cut trash pickup; 7th District meeting set for Monday
March 29, 2008 - 22:04
Councilwoman McQuinn will hold a Community Meeting on Monday, March 31st at 1:00PM at the East District Center to discuss a threat by Mayor Wilder to cut trash pickup if city council reduces the real estate tax rate. From a press release from City... (more...)
last night’s 2nd District meeting
March 27, 2008 - 07:18
Richmond’s newest neighborhood news site, Monroe Ward, has some info from last night’s 2nd District meeting.
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