Archives: May 2009

RPD announces Fugitives and Firearms Initiative

The Richmond Police today announced an initiative targeting illegal guns and wanted persons as they kick off the summer Fugitives and Firearms Initiative in the city.

Richmond Police officers are working in conjunction with Virginia State Police and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Police to capture fugitives and eradicate gun violence from the streets. […]

48 Hrs. Store Closed? False Alarm

I just swung by local landmark 48 Hrs. Store and found the doors chained and locked shut. Anybody know what’s up? It may not have much but it has a damn fine beer selection and is close to my house, so has a special place in my heart.
Editors Note Sunday 12:20: We have two confirmed […]

Free Ice Cream Day Saturday at Walmart

I am not a fan of Walmart but I am a fan of free ice cream. Walmart will be giving away full sized servings on Saturday. If you go you can have a Dibs Snack Bag, Blue Bunny Aspen Frozen Yogurt Granola Bar or Ben & Jerry’s Flipped Out Cup. Good while supplies last and […]

Dog found on Rosewood

Via Craigslist, word of  a found dog on Rosewood:
Last night, around 11 pm one of my housemates found a medium-sized mottled black and white dog (no collar) roaming in the street on Rosewood Ave. (a block behind Byrd Park). We brought him back to our house on Idlewood, fed him and gave him water. He […]

Chocolate Classes for Kids

These classes will be hands on, messy fun for the kids. We’ll learn how to make a variety of easy, kid friendly confections and decorations that children can take home with them after class. All materials are included.
WHEN: EVERY WEDNESDAY 6/17 thru 8/12
WHERE: BLANCHARD’S COFFEE SHOP, 5047 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond 23225
WHO: AGES 12 and […]

red, white, and brew tonight

Tonight kicks off the 17th Street Farmer’s Market Red, White, and Brew. Come out from 4-8 pm and enjoy the Virginia Wine Growers’ Association regionally produced wines and micro-brews with the best edible fare in Richmond!

Red, White, and Brew will take place every Friday through Labor Day. Parking is free. For more information call 804-646-0477.

Get your Woof On

Woofstock–a family-friendly dog festival to benefit the Richmond Animal League–takes place Saturday, May 30th from 10 AM-4 PM on Monument Avenue between Allen and Lombardy.

VDOT Announces Three Year I-295 Flyover Project Finally Complete

After three years of construction and headaches for drivers, including barrels, cones, lane closures and traffic backups, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced the project is finally complete. Below is a press release from VDOT Spokeswoman Dawn Eischen regarding what has been done over the course of the project.

Drivers along I-64 and […]

FDA Gives Away Free Trees

Around Earth Day we posted about the City’s Adopt-a-Tree program, where residents can purchase a tree (planted by the City’s Department of Urban Forestry) for $50, assuming they agree to tend to the tree for 2 years. The Fan District Association has announced that they are subsidizing the program:
For the low, low price of $25, […]

Henrico County School Board Selects Pairing 3

The Henrico County School Board voted unanimously tonight to adopt a revised version of “Pairing 3,” concluding a process that began in earnest last October when a 70-member volunteer committee began meeting to devise potential plans. The new school boundaries will take effect at the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.
The committee had provided […]

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