Archives: July 2009

Before and after on 22nd Street

ABOVE: 2009 / BELOW: 2005

5 things

We’ve got a weekend of a few scattered thunderstorms lined up, but don’t let that keep you locked up in your house, eating ice cream, and watching Gilmore Girls. That’s weeknight behavior. You need to get out! Socialize! Let the humidity suffocate you a bit! It’s summer, for Pete’s sake. Take a gander at some of your choices this weekend…

RJS Presents Freddy Cole

Richmond Jazz Society’s Guest Educators Series Legendary Vocalist/Pianist FREDDY COLE QUARTET With Virginia Bassist Elias Bailey! Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 7PM Doors open at 6PM Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall 623 East Main Street Free Deck Parking at 6th & Main Fully Accessible Full Service Restaurant Smoke-free Environment Advance Tix: $15 with valid RJS, […]

In Depth: Henrico Approves $48 Million North Gayton Road Extension Project

Henrico Board of Supervisors on Wednesday night approved a $48 million plan to alleviate some of Short Pump’s most congested roadways. Construction of the North Gayton Road extension could get underway in as little as a couple weeks. Project details were presented to the public, and though most citizens seemed to agree the project is […]

Judge Sides With Hotel Owner In West Broad Village Case

A federal judge ruled in favor of the Aloft hotel at the West Broad Village development on Wednesday. Aloft’s attorneys filed a complaint with the mixed use center’s developer, Unicorp National Developments of Orlando, Florida, last week. The complaint alleged that Unicorp breached its contract with the hotel by not meeting various obligations and deadlines. […]

Second Annual Jonny Z Festival

Art180 is holding its second annual Jonny Z Festival on Saturday, August 8th from 12-5 PM on Shields Ave. in front of Joe’s Inn (between Grove and Hanover Streets).
Families can also enjoy a variety of children’s activities, including hula-hooping, temporary tattoos, and a Spiderman moonbounce. The Bizarre Market vendors will showcase local arts and crafts, with […]

Mayor Jones to Host Town Hall Meeting Tonight!

Come to Southside Plaza Social Services building tonight and meet Mayor Dwight Jones in addition to many other representatives from city hall as well as other agencies. You can even meet your’s truly!
As the Southside has been often referred to as the under-examined portion of the city, it is great to have Mayor Jones choose […]

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Richmond Police in Hills and Heights Area

Via twitter we’ve learned that Police Chief Norwood and recruits will be getting their jog on in the hills and heights area. A lemonade stand might be in order and popular with the runners on such a warm day.
RichmondPolice: Live along Riverside Drive, Forest Hill or in the Woodland Heights? Look for Chief Norwood and […]

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