archive for December, 2006
December 1, 2006
Do your part to clean the streets and alleys of Church Hill
The CHA’s bi-annual Alley Rally will be held tomorrow. To participate, meet at 8AM at the Libby Hill Park House at N. 28th Street and E. Franklin St.
December 1, 2006
the newest park
Almost exactly one year after the last public meeting, the triangle at 1097 North 23rd Street is well on it’s way to being one of the areas smallest parks.
December 4, 2006
some photos from around the area
Check out this photo series from Fairmount and Union Hill.
December 4, 2006
A letter from Lieutenant Hamlet Hood
Holiday greetings to the residents and citizens in the Brauers, Creighton, Eastview, Fairfield, Fairmount, Mosby, Peter Paul, Upper Shockoe Valley, Whitcomb and Woodville communities…
December 5, 2006
a minor editorial decision
Comments on a particular thread have been unpublished.
December 6, 2006
tickets for CHA House Tour and Ball are now on sale
Tickets for the CHA House Tour and Ball are now on sale at Church Hill Herbs, The Hill Cafe, Millie’s, Jumpin Js, Captain Buzzy’s, Poe’s Pub, Shockoe Expresso, Hampton House, Strawberry Street Vineyard and Renmark & Associates. (Find out more about local holiday events.) Read more >
December 6, 2006
Average annual incomes in housing authority projects
“Average annual incomes in housing authority projects such as Gilpin, Whitcomb and Creighton courts are between $8,000 and $10,000, according to the latest RRHA statistics. In the comparably affluent Mosby Court, average incomes are above $11,000.” [via]
December 6, 2006
James River Parade of Lights this Saturday
The 14th Annual James River Parade of Lights, best seen from Libby Park, is this Saturday (Dec.9). Check out pictures from previous years!
December 12, 2006
this week’s calendar
The season is here: caroling, house tour, holiday ball, the other strategic planning meeting…
December 16, 2006
1st Annual Decorating of the Tree @ Jefferson Park
The new evergreen put in Jefferson Park by the Union Hill Civic Association and the Friends of Jefferson Park was decorated for the season this morning. You can still stop by and add your ornament!
December 17, 2006
Built by Blacks
A.C.O.R.N. has just released Built by Blacks, a new book about Richmond’s Black architecture and neighborhoods.
December 17, 2006
new hope on Oakwood
An innovative collaboration gets a family a home of their own on Oakwood Avenue.
December 17, 2006
McQuinn’s 7th District meeting
Delores McQuinn’s meeting for the 7th District’s Strategic Plan For 2007â€â€2008 was yesterday morning…
December 18, 2006
photos from the Holiday House Tour 2006
On a warmer day than last year, the 2006 Holiday House Tour was again a wonderful neighborhood experience.
December 19, 2006
painting transom numbers?
A reader writes in with a question:: My in-laws live in historic Church Hill. We noticed the other day that the street number on the transom above their front door is
faded and needs to be repainted. It is the same as most homes in in the
area – gold numbers outlined in black. Can you recommend
someone to do this for us?
December 22, 2006
housefire on 27th
A duplex at 1310 and 1312 North 27th Street burned at about 1:30AM last night. All of the residents escaped unharmed.
December 22, 2006
a different Coleman interview
The Dec.21 issue of the lamentably print-only Brick Weekly has an interview with Chad Coleman that touches on his upbringing in Church Hill.
December 26, 2006
more on the Villas at Oakwood
richmond.com has a gushing look at The Villas at Oakwood Condominiums.
December 26, 2006
housefire on 19th Street
wric/8 is reporting a house fire on 19th Street, no block # given.
December 27, 2006
New cement sidewalks?
A reader pointed out that the RTD is reporting that the brick sidewalk on 23rd between Franklin and Grace will be replaced with concrete within the next few weeks. PM says,”I was under the impression that the city is normally supposed to replace brick with brick. Is that not right?”
