at the library
The East End Branch of the library has weekly computer help sessions and preschool reading events.
Archive for April 2006
a time for a change
A new book, Tomorrow’s Cities, Tomorrow’s Suburbs, by University of Virginia professors William H. Lucy and David L. Phillips, looks into the changing relationship between city and suburb and says that the long-time urban social and economic issues are moving into the older suburbs while being alleviated in the city due to a renewed interest [...]
Van Lew marker unveiled
This past Monday, a historical marker for female abolitionist Elizabeth Van Lew was unveiled in front of Bellevue Elementary School, site of the former family mansion, which also was the birthplace of Maggie Lena Walker, the first black woman in the nation to charter a bank. [via]
Official Sector 113 and neighborhood YTD crime stats
Following last week’s Sector 111 stats, here are year-to-date crime stats Sector 113 and the individual neighborhoods — and they are looking good…
Are “Neighborhoods Blooming” in Richmond?
VCU presents a series of open conversations among members of the Richmond community and Virginia Commonwealth University students and faculty, sharing perspectives on building the greater Richmond community. TONIGHT‘s topic is Are “Neighborhoods Blooming” in Richmond?, “a conversation about the effectiveness of local housing strategies”. April 6, 6:30pm, Scott House, 909 W. Franklin Street.
17th street farmer’s market opens for season
The 17th Street Farmer’s Market officially opened for the season today. Walk down on a Thursday for the Growers’ Market, Saturday for the homegrown, handmade and handcrafted local goods, and Sunday for the Shockoe Flea. [via]
Ed Trask at Eric Schindler Gallery
New work by Ed Trask opened at Eric Schindler Gallery this past Saturday. The show will be up until April 31.
Running commentary on an ABC appeal hearing
In the ongoing saga of the fight over the ABC license of the corner store at 2300 Venable Street (see 1,000,000 bottle bags), there was an appeal hearing on the original ruling.
a fluffy piece about crime
ncb12 has a story about thieves targeting construction sites in the area.
one take on all those damn plastic bags
Given that the floating discarded plastic bag is the unofficial neighborhood flower, it is semi-comforting to see the humor with which other people have reacted to the same situation…
vigil for shooting victim
Alicia Rasin, founder of Citizens Against Crime, said a community group will hold a vigil for murdered and alleged drug dealer Dorez Eric Gail in the 1400 block of North 22nd Street tonight at 6pm. [via]
officially spring
Almost 3 weeks earlier than last year, it is officially spring.
Potential new bakery needs your help
A new bakery&deli would like to open in the newly-renovated property at 1111 North 25th Street. They have been held up, though, by the city’s requirement for off-street parking. They go before the Planning Board this Wednesday and need your help.
official Sector 111 and neighborhood YTD crime stats
Here are the year-to-date crime stats Sector 111 and the individual neighborhoods, directly from Lieutenant Snawder.
Local website “not that funny”
Local “news site” Church Hill People’s New, in a lame attempt at seasonal humor, posted several half-assed April Fools stories early this morning. “I’ve been spending too much time with middle school kids”, Murden said when called on his juvenile prank. [via]
