archive for October, 2006
October 1, 2006
it is all about the food
The RTD gives props to day 1 of the Italian Festival in It’s la dolce vita at Italian fest.
October 1, 2006
what is going down on Venable Street?
The long-empty brick house at 2205 Venable Street, built in 1915, was pushed over yesterday after part of an exterior wall apparently collapsed during Thursday evening’s storm. This despite an owner interested in renovation?
October 2, 2006
Malachi Rasin
Malachi Albert Rasin, 86, Richmond’s first black health inspector, father to Citizens Against Crime founder Alicia Rasin, and resident of Princess Anne Avenue, died Saturday of natural causes. (obituary) [via]
October 2, 2006
this week’s calendar
CAPS meeting, Block Captain meeting, New Visions Civic League meeting, High on the Hog, more…
October 3, 2006
Church Hill flickr group is thriving
The Church Hill flickr group continues to grow and each new contributor brings a new perspective on the area. The group now has 26 contributors and over 600 photos. Check it out!
October 4, 2006
teen leads police in stolen car chase
A 14-year-old is in custody following a car chase last night that began in Mosby Court and ended in a crash on Accomodation Street. [via] [via]
October 6, 2006
ACORN’s option properties
Check out ACORN’s option properties, including a neat house on Q Street.
October 6, 2006
Jefferson Park updates
Things are looking good at Jefferson Park; cleanup planned for Oct.14.
October 7, 2006
@22nd and Fairmount
What is the future of the currently-vacant Wally’s Supermarket building?
October 7, 2006
submit your nomination for most inspired garden and block
In conjunction with the December Holiday Tour, the Church Hill Association and the Planters Society are sponsoring awards for Most Inspired Garden, Most Inspired Block or Alley, and Most Inspired Decorations on a Tour House. The Golden Trowel Award will be given to the tour house with most inspired use of natural materials to enhance the architectural character of the house.
October 7, 2006
restore your front porch!
The October issue of the print-only Church Hill Newsletter has a great article by Robert Acuff about the effects and process of restoring your front porch.
October 7, 2006
Reggie Malone has a website
Visit Mr.Malone online at malone2006.com.
October 8, 2006
high on the hog: rain or shine!
Slantblog has good coverage of the rained on not out HOTH at High on the Hog 30; the show went on. Rea promises more photos later.
October 10, 2006
more about Dock Street
The RTD’s N.Va. firm plans towers locally details the view-blocking towers proposed for Dock Street.
October 10, 2006
this week’s calendar
Less food than the past few weeks but there is still *plenty* going on…
