May 21, 2008
shaggy
A Union Hill resident has shared that the city has cut back on cutting the grass around Jefferson Park and that some folks are worried that this could create an unsafe environment at the park this summer.
May 21, 2008
I’d prefer to be a gaping hole in the urban fabric
Rumor has a demolition permit being obtained today or tomorrow for the old East End Theater at 418-420 N 25th Street…
May 21, 2008
ACORN Renovator’s Open House tonight on M Street
The 19th-century Italianate house at 2311 M Street in Union Hill will host ACORN’s Renovator’s Open House tonight from 5:30 to 7PM. A few blocks over, the Jewell’s renovation @ 2105 M Street will also be open to the curious.
May 21, 2008
Ambassador of Compassion
AP writer Kristen Geineau recently penned a piece on Alicia Rasin that ran in papers across North America, including Canada’s CANOE, the Santa Fe New Mexican, and the San Francisco Gate.
more than 20 years, she has voluntarily rushed to homicide scenes throughout Richmond to comfort the grieving. It’s a monstrous task; except for the past few years, Richmond’s homicide rate typically has ranked among the highest in the nation. She organizes candlelight vigils for the dead, arranges their funerals, helps the families they’ve left behind cope with the pain. Sometimes, people call her to homicide scenes before they call the cops.
May 20, 2008
May 2008 CHA newsletter out now
The May 2008 CHA newsletter (PDF) is out now. Includes a great little history of Belle Isle by John Johnson, info on the Friends of Chimbo Playground, a letter from exiting CHA president Jim Daab, photos from the March tree planting, bios of the nominees for the Board of Directors positions, membership and board meeting minutes, and the treasurer’s report. [via]
May 20, 2008
No One is Alone Now
No One is Alone Now, a show of new paintings by Eric Yevak, will open Friday, May 23rd, 7-9PM at Eric Schindler Gallery. Show runs through June 20th.
May 19, 2008
grants, tax credits, tax abatement, etc et al
A reader writes in looking for pointers on what kind of financing and financial help might be available for renovating houses in the area:
What is the best way to get an historical grant for a recently purchased property in Church Hill? It is a 110-year-old house that has been recently purchased for rebuilding, and saved from demolition. A grant/fund would help me to keep the original design rather than going for some cheaper remedies to code violations (for the roof, exterior design, and the foundation, and remodeling a section rather than just losing a room of the house. Has anyone done this, or is this a legend?
May 19, 2008
RPS Superintendent public hearing @ Franklin Military
Two of the four public hearings scheduled by the School Board to receive citizen’s input on the search for the next Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools remain. The next and closest will be this Wednesday from 6-8PM at Franklin Military School. Check out a presentation about the search. (PDF)
May 18, 2008
this week’s calendar
Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; Church Hill Association meeting; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; ACORN’s Renovator’s Open House; FOJP/UHCA joint meeting; RPS Superintendent Public Hearing; No One is Alone Now; MORE…
May 17, 2008
McQuinn running for reelection
Today at the 7th District Meeting, Seventh District Representative and Council VP Delores McQuinn announced officially that she will be running for reelection. Petitions of support are circulating the community.
May 17, 2008
Seventh District Meeting @ Mt.Carmel
Seventh District Representative and Council VP Delores McQuinn hosted a lively but sparsely attended meeting this morning at Mt.Carmel Baptist Church. Kristen Heckman and Pam Jones of Fulton Hill Properties gave an update on the proposed Oakwood Heights development, McQuinn gave updates on some upcoming events, and the community voiced concerns and shared information.
May 17, 2008
church for sale?
Rumor has it that the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church @ 3200 East Broad Street is for sale for an amount between $1.5 and $2.5 million.
May 17, 2008
the churches of Church Hill
An earlier version of this fell apart through some site upgrades, so I’ve put the photos together as a photo set on Flickr. If I’ve missed one, gimme the address in the comments.
May 16, 2008
at this moment…
RPS Superintendent Jewell-Sherman has tendered her resignation. Chief Monroe is leaving. Mayor Wilder will not run for reelection. … Anybody asked Director Creecy if he’s sticking around?
May 16, 2008
local woman arrested in connection to Binsted murder
LaPrecious Nicole Austin, 19, of the 2700 block of Nine Mile Road was arrested yesterday and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery for her alleged connection to the high-profile March murder of Tyler J. Binsted. [via]
