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Gray: open enrollment spots will not be lost if Fox is rezoned

The 2nd District’s Kim Gray sent this letter out today: Dear Friends, After Monday night’s meeting where the board was presented with inaccurate reports and data, I asked the administration to provide a detailed report of needed data. I requested and received a report with specific details of students enrolled at Fox for the coming [...]

Who makes the best burger in Richmond?

@blackbirdtees: Best burger in #RVA ?? Still searching…

Huguenot Bridge opening scheduled for Tuesday

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) expects the remaining half of the new Huguenot Memorial Bridge to open to all traffic Tuesday, May 28, weather permitting. Drivers will enjoy a wider and more bike/pedestrian-friendly bridge with one 12-…

Teen shot on Drumheller

From NBC12 A Richmond teen was shot multiple times at his apartment Thursday night. He’s in critical but stable condition at Chippenham Hospital. Police say a van pulled up Thursday night, and a 15-year-old stumbled out, with blood everywhere. They say his family drove him there, because they live two miles up the Chippenham Parkway. The shooting happened on [...]

A primer on rezoning and school closing

The School Board of Richmond Public Schools will consider closing three schools. Why would they want to, why it’s controversial, and what happens next. Head to RVA News to read this excellent summary by John Murden. Focus is on Clark Springs but worth a read.

Friday Cheers: No BS! Brass Band, Murphy’s Kids, Former Champions

  Head down to the island (that’s Brown’s not Belle) this Friday, and jam along to hometown heroes NoBS! Brass Band, Murphy’s Kids, and Former Champions. Could Cheers have put together a more upbeat and dance-worthy lineup? I say no. Feel free to say otherwise, but I’m gonna put on my headphones and listen to [...]

Frog!

From Lora T.: “The frog who lives in the backed-up storm drain at Chimborazo Park.”

Peruse Master Plan presentation

If you weren’t able to attend Wednesday’s meeting about the Libbie-Grove-Patterson Master Plan, a PDF of the presentation is available on Jon Baliles website. …There was good community feedback that will help us as we move forward with the zoning decisions as well as the issues of traffic and parking. If you have comments or [...]

2013-2014 parking decal applications are in the mail

For residents in the Fan’s Restricted Parking Zones 1 and 2, applications for 2013-2014 decals are in the mail. Please be sure to complete the paperwork and remit payment to ensure that your car is permitted prior to July 1.

Neighbor’s tree smashes woman’s porch

A Richmond woman is picking up the pieces after a massive tree, believed to be more than 100 years old, crashed into her home Wednesday afternoon.

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