archive for August, 2004
August 10, 2004
New coffee shop open on Jefferson Avenue!
On a hot and humid (but dry!) August day, Jumpin J’s finally opened!
August 12, 2004
Applications being accepted for East End Back-to-School Extravaganza
Applications are available through Aug. 23 for participation in the 13th Annual East End Minister’s, City of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools Citywide Back-to-School Extravaganza, Parade, Rally, Revival and Pageant. Needed are parade participants, Step teams, youth gospel groups, R&B singers, dancers and more.
August 13, 2004
Does neglected property foster crime?
In light of the incident last week at Libbie Hill, the Times-Dispatch covers the idea that neglected public properties foster an environment that leads to crime in the article ‘Is Church Hill being neglected?’.
August 13, 2004
Charleston Police Chief Reuben Greenberg to address open-air drug market issues
Police Chief Reuben Greenberg of Charleston, S.C., author of “Let’s Take Back Our Streets” will lead a discussion on open-air drug markets in Richmond and how they can be stopped on Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. For information and registration, call 804.646.7964.
August 19, 2004
City Schools Restructured and Renamed This Year
In the article Tour highlights changes at some city schools, the Times-Dispatch touches on some of the changes in the city schools this year, including the Kennedy/Armstrong and Mosby/King changes.
Also, School Board members Reginald M. Malone Sr. and Stephen B. Johnson will hold a community meeting pertaining to any public school matters on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 6:30 to 9 pm. at the new Armstrong High School, 2300 Cool Lane.
August 22, 2004
Areas continue to be plagued by crime
The article Tough Streets on the front page of the Times-Dispatch covers areas of the city that continue to have high crime rates. This includes our own Coalter, Redd and Accommodation Streets. A related column by Mark Holmberg, City fathers, and lack of them, share blame for violent crime, delves into some of the possible reasons behind this situation.
August 27, 2004
Slavery reparations march on Saturday
As noted in the RTD article Slavery reparations march tomorrow, a march and rally in support of reparations for slavery will begin at noon tomorrow at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
August 27, 2004
Monthly Bulk Trash Pickup is Next Week
Items too large to fit in a Supercan will be collected by the City on a four-week, rotating schedule based on zip code. The item needs to be put out at the start of the week and may not be picked up until the end of the week since there is no precise day when the collection truck is due to service any given block. The week of August 30th, pickup wil take place in the followin zip codes: 23219, 23222, 23223, 23227, 23231. For more information, call 646-0999.
August 28, 2004
Harvest Fest seeks sponsors
East District Initiative is seeking sponsors for the Annual Harvest Fest Event, Sunday, Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m. on 25th Street between M and Cedar streets. The festival provides safe activities for children and families, provides information about programs and services in the East District and focuses on the revitalization of 25th Street as a commercial hub. This year’s theme is “Fall Family Fun Fest” and public safety. For more information, contact Tonia L. Churchwell, 646-0512.