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South Richmond Club Scene of Shooting

Sunday night, March 20, 2011 witnessed an unfortunate shooting incident at a club located at Old Hopkins Road and Walmsley Boulevard in South Richmond. One person was found beaten and another shot in the ankle, but thankfully neither person suffered life-threatneing injuries. The incident was reported in the Richmond Times Dispatch as follows: The incidents […]

Breaking: City’s Planning Director and Top Deputy Resign

Sad news hit social media air waves tonight that the City’s Planning Director, Rachel Flynn, and her top Deputy, Brooke Hardin, have resigned from the City of Richmond’s Department of Community Planning. This is sad news for the community as both have worked hard on creative, smart growth development for the city, such as planning […]

Expert Speaks to City on Career and Technical Education on March 17

William E. Strickland, Jr. to share his vision on Career and Technical Education with City of Richmond WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor 900 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 This meeting is free and open to the public and […]

Midlothian Community Meeting-Tuesday, March 8th

You’re Invited! March 2011 – Midlothian Neighborhood Association Community Meeting
Tuesday, March 8th 2010
6:00pm—7:30pm
Southside Plaza Services Center
4100 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224
Special Guests: Michelle Virts, Department of …

Southside Attractions Picked as Richmond “Top 5″

Popular DIY design blog, Young House Love, which is based in Richmond but read world wide, has picked a number of Southside locations as “Top 5” experiences in River City. From Pony Pasture and the Boathouse at Rockets Landing, to Caravati’s and Love of Jesus Thrift Store on Midlothian Turnpike, there’s a great selection of […]

Update~Today’s 9th District Community Meeting to Discuss Community Gardens

Important Meeting Update! Unfortunately the planned discussion on the Mayor’s Participation and Communications Corps (MPACC) has been cancelled for tonight’s 9th District Meeting, but we will instead be treated to a different interesting issue. Dr. Carolyn Graham, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services, will be speaking on the City’s plans for turning unused city property […]

9th District Community Meeting to Discuss Mayor’s Participation & Communications Corps

Join Councilman Doug Conner on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 for February’s 9th District Community Meeting. DATE: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 LOCATION: Southside Baptist Christian School 5515 Bryce Lane (Off Hull Street Road) Richmond, VA 23224 MEETING AGENDA: 5:00pm-6:30pm – Report from Richmond Police Department; Mayor’s Participation and Communication Corps (MPACC) 6:30pm-7:00pm – 9th District Community […]

10 Questions With Artist-Thomas Van Auken-Giving Southside Soul

I’ve been thinking about doing a series of interviews with artists/creatives friends who live in our area of Southside for some time. Welcome! I’m finally getting to that plan. My hope is to create a better awareness of the area through the knowledge that great people – people you likely already know – are increasingly […]

The Guide to Neighborhood Improvement is a Must Read

The Mayor’s Office of the City of Richmond has published the latest “Guide to Neighborhood Improvement” – the “go to” document for answering any questions you have about city laws, from how to care for your dogs and maintain your property to the noise ordinance and security. So keep your neighbors happy and read about […]

It’s Finally Leaf Collection Time in South Richmond!

Ok, if you haven’t raked your leaves yet, it’s time! The City of Richmond Public Works will be in the areas of “Broad Rock/Brookbury” this week and next – February 7 – 18, 2011. The geographic areas included are between Hull Street Road and Jefferson Davis Highway and Chippenham Parkway. Here’s advice from the city […]

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