The Richmond Voice on gentrification and restoration
The Richmond Voice has a long article about gentrification and restoration, mentioning some perceived positives/negatives and spotlighting the work of Bishop Richard Hall .
Archive for December 2005
On the renovations at Richmond Hill
The RTD has a long article about the recent renovation at Richmond Hill, “the first major renovation since the mid-1920s”.
Veney found not guilty in transvestite slaying
Daniel Lee Veney was acquitted in in the July 2 shooting death of transvestite John Walker in the 2000 block of North 29th Street. [via]
4-year-old girl missing
Four-year-old Jamira Commander was last seen on the 2000 block of Accommodation Street wearing blue pants with a red patch and a red coat with white fur. She was wearing her hair in braids.
employees allege sexual harassment by Armstrong principal
Richmond School officials are looking into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against the principal of Armstrong High School, Carl Vaughan. None of the claims involve students. [via]
neighborhood teams no longer part of the process
“The city’s Department of Community Development this week notified the chairmen of all nine teams that their groups would no longer be officially recognized. Instead, the Wilder administration wants to open new channels to reach out to residents and to reorganize the way neighborhoods share their concerns and proposals with city officials”. [via]
