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Better Government Asks Chief Questions

Questions from individual citizens did not get answered, but with more interest in the canal, now Better Government is posing questions. From Better Government: May 13, 2013 VIA EMAIL TO: ray.tarasovic at richmondgov.com Police Chief Ray J. Tarasovic Police Headquarters 200 West Grace Street Richmond, VA 23220 Re: Canal Wall Destruction Investigation Dear Chief Tarasovic, […]

From the Nile Last Night

This quintet of local noise artists opened for the touring Tatsuya Nakatani & Michel Doneda duo at the Nile on Monday night.

Barry’s Laurel Street Demo Available Again

Chunksaah Records has re-issued punk singer Tim Barry’s first solo career recordings. It seems fitting, since the rental house he lived in on the 500 block of S. Laurel is now undergoing extensive renovations. These are the raw sketches of songs that have become fan favorite sing-alongs, where you can first discern his now signature […]

Celebrate Richmond Bike Month Friday

From City press release: Richmond, VA — Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Trails Commission invites the city of Richmond to participate in Richmond Bike Month during May. The goal of the 2nd Annual Richmond Bicycle Commuter Challenge to show how easy, affordable, and healthy bike commuting can be. “The Richmond Bicycle Commuter Challenge […]

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night. In terms of local recycling, two events this Saturday: One is an e-cycling (and tires!) day held by the City on the […]

Byrd House Market Tomorrow

From email announcement: Chickens & YOU Training Returns to WBCH The ordinance passed, the education commences. Become a certified Master Chicken Farmer(c): May 15 and 16 – www.ChickensAndYOU.com. To register for the course, go to www.ChickensAndYou.Eventbrite.com. This week at BHM 3:30 Ribbon Cutting! Meet our new Executive Director: Shelia S. Givens Harry Gore Returns! Singer/songwriter […]

Woodson and the Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra

Oregon Hill neighbor/leader Todd Woodson also sets the tempo as percussionist with the Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra. They have a fabulous new CD, appropriately entitled, “James River Jazz.” The new CD recently received a rave review in the Richmond Times Dispatch: “The Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra reminds cultural outliers of what the late poet Philip […]

Renovations Close Lane Of Laurel Street Temporarily Near Monroe Park

From City announcement: For Immediate Release May 8, 2013 For more information, contact: Sharon North – (804) 646-5607 Lane Closure – Laurel Street WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Lane Closure WHEN: Monday, May 13 through Friday June 17 WHERE: Laurel Street between Cathedral Place and West Franklin Street BACKGROUND: The northbound […]

821 Celebrates 3

From 821 Cafe’s FaceBook page: Today marks 3 years since we opened our new restaurant. It has been sooo amazing and look forward to some exciting new things to happen this summer! Thank you richmond, we are glad you took a chance with us

Swollen River

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