archive for December, 2004
December 1, 2004
Man gets 3 ½ years in death of cyclist
A 30-year-old Aylett man was sentenced yesterday to 3½ years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the traffic death of bicyclist Earl “Bam-Bam” Spellman in the 1600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike on Sept. 17, 2004. [via]
December 3, 2004
prostitute discovers body in abandoned house
Richmond police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a decomposed corpse of a woman discovered Monday in an abandoned house in the 800 block of North 22nd Street. [via]
December 4, 2004
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December 4, 2004
Captain Buzzy’s is now open!
Capt. Buzzy’s, a coffeehouse and café, opened yesterday at 27th and Broad streets, a block west of the Hill Café.
December 6, 2004
Most shooters don’t get caught
In City confronts deadly cycle, the RTD talks about how shootings often go unsolved and then lead to street retribution. Specifically mentions an incident that puts shooters at 28th and R Streets, as well as 20th and P Streets…
December 7, 2004
Holiday Festival Weekend this weekend
Join Church Hill residents for the 42nd Annual Holiday Festival Weekend, running Friday, December 10 through Sunday, December 13.
December 11, 2004
Grand Illumination and Parade of Lights bring people out
Two events brought people out to celebrate the holiday season.
December 14, 2004
Unsung Heroes profiled in City Edition
The print-only City Edition profiles Richmond’s unsung heroes, including Eric Snead, a Church Hill letter carrier. “Snead’s route take him all around Church Hill, mostly on foot. He estimates he walks about 10 miles a day, carrying up to 35 pounds of mail in his satchel.”
December 15, 2004
ACORN’s 2004 Golden Hammer Award Winners
As might be expected, Church Hill was well represented among this year’s Golden Hammer Award winners and nominees. The Golden Hammer Awards are given out for excellence in preservation in Richmond by the Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods (ACORN).
December 16, 2004
Wilder’s public forum on crime
Around 500 people came out last night to a public forum on crime held by mayor-elect Wilder. “I want to see some action,” the former governor said as he kicked off the session. [ more at the RTD ]
December 18, 2004
Heating-assistance program available
Richmond-area residents who live in the Richmond Department of Public Utilities service area may apply for help with heating bills if needed. To qualify for the MetroCare heating-bill assistance program, residents must demonstrate a special need or hardship. Apply at the East District Family Resource Center at 2405 Jefferson Ave., or call 644-4496.
December 19, 2004
Gaston damage lingers
In “Storm damage still hinders East End residents, proprietors”, Mark Holmberg asks questions about the delay in getting the washed-out road repaired at Government Road and Gillie Creek.
December 19, 2004
Tricycle Gardens Fall 2004 Update
Tricycle Gardens is a community garden located on Jefferson Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets. This year was a successful first growing season for the gardens.
December 21, 2004
Calendar, Directory updated
We’ve added an events calendar to chpn! We’ve also changed what was the ‘links’ page into what should be a more useful local business and organization directory. Please contact us to let us know about an upcomming event or local business/organization that we have overlooked.
December 21, 2004
Bread for the People
In the Flair section of the RTD today, ‘Popular bread man is on a roll now’ profiles the Church Hill baker Mark Van Atter and his Bajaj delivery truck. The print version has photos that the website does not display.
