missing boy turns up at Family Dollar
Around 9am today, a “mentally challenged seven year old” was reported missing, though he was soon found at the Family Dollar at 25th and Fairmount “wearing only boxer shorts and sandals”.
Archive for August 2005
Wilder announces anti-truancy initiative from MLK
Wilder announced an new anti-truancy initiative today from the main entrance of Martin Luther King Jr Middle School.
Plans to fix sinkhole
Almost one year after Gaston, plans to fix the sinkhole at 31st and Grace are close to fruition.
back to school parade
100 word minimum has a great little article on today’s back to school parade, with some nice photographs. It sounds like the rain put something of a damper on things.
response to essay may include housing
Response to the publication of Shebony Carrington’s essay in the RTD a few weeks ago continues to grow. Since the publication, Commonwealth Chapel in the Fan has set up a fund for her education, and now Habitat for Humanity has invited the family to apply for housing.
carnival at Mount Olivet Church
Mount Olivet Church invites everyone to T.H.U.G. Day Carnival this Sunday at 2pm at their parking lot at 1223 N.25th Street.
Church Hill Market coming to Broad?
A website for the Church Hill Market has recently sprung up, announcing a new market selling natural foods, deli, wines and imported beer to come to 2824 East Broad Street.
crime data expanded
Richmond’s first crime map now has data back to May 2002. We’ve also made it easy to view and compare monthly totals over the past few years.
orgy of demolition continues!
On the heels of demolition at R Street, 23rd, and 21st and Broad, demolition appears to be underway at the Midlo Apartments at 509 N 35th Street. I don’t imagine that they’ll be missed…
2311 M Street threatened
The Italianate frame house at 2311 M Street will be torn down in September unless a buyer interested in renovation is found.
2 thumbs up to the Hill Café
The RTD reviewed dinner at The Hill Café and found that the “cozy neighborhood Hill Café offers enough variety to satisfy most anyone”.
Demolition on R Street
The 100+ year-old residence at 2318 R Street was torn down today.
Church Hill Walking Tour
Richmond.com highlights the Church Hill Walking Tour and the Reenactment at St. John’s Church as interesting things to do this coming weekend.
15th Annual Back-to-School Parade
The 15th Annual Back-To-School Parade will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2005. Starting at 10am at Chimborazo Park, the parade will go down Broad to 25th Street to Fairmount to Mosby to the Martin Luther King Bridge to Leigh and 8th Streets.
contractor recommendations?
A reader is looking for recommendations on contractors for dry wall, electrical, and carpentry work. Any names to pass on?
