In line with recent discussion, this autumn’s school board races look to be feisty. Style Weekly’s Sabers Rattle, Missiles Launch In Schools Fight has more on Keith West’s tattered relationships with many of the other members and his move to rebuild the Board: “Quality candidates will be running in every district,” West writes, warning that [...]
New Vision Civic League will be hosting a community meeting this Saturday, May 3rd, at the East End Library @ 10AM. Come out and learn about what has been going on in the area! (event flyer)
There are more than a few great books covering specific facets of Richmond’s history. The recent Historic Photos of Richmond “captures this city’s journey through still photography selected from the finest archives” with a well-selected set of photos from the 1860s to the 1960s.
There will be a 7th District Community Meeting hosted by 7th District Council Rep. Delores McQuinn on Tuesday, April 29th from 6-7PM @ The John Coleman Building Recreation Center (1708 North 22nd Street).
The Richmond Tree Stewards put in volunteer hours at Oakwood Cemetery this weekend pruning the trees.
Credible rumors have it that this double at 2104-2106 Cedar Street will be demolished by the city very soon, possibly as soon as next week. The very tall house at the other end of the block may also be on the short list.
The crime map shows a spate of what look like daytime B&Es in the area south of Broad and along Marshall. I’ve also gotten reports of more recent incidents further north. Anybody know anything?
7th District School Board Rep. Keith West will not be running again and School Board Chair and 4th District Rep. George Braxton has announced that he will not seek re-election either. Council VP & 7th District Representative Delores McQuinn hasn’t said one way or the other; the slowdown from her knee replacement surgery is feeding [...]
A work crew hit a water main on 29th Street just south of Leigh today. Anybody lose water?
A nice contrast to reports of the arrest of the recent spray-paint-vandal LAST, this week’s Style Weekly has a piece on the street artist Hope and his art in the “third space”.
There will be a meeting tonight on the project proposed for Cedar and Broad. The meeting will be held 5:30-6:30PM @ Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant (formerly Wildcats).
Church Hill Walking Tour; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem; Union Hill O&H Study Group; Heating and Cooling Your Old House; MORE…
On this walking tour put together by Valentine Richmond History Center, explore the neighborhood described as “the best example of 19th century cityscape still standing in the U.S.” Join your guide for a walk through this historic district and examine the architectural treasures that are such an important part of Church Hill. This area, while [...]
A child was bitten by a dog outside Woodville Elementary this morning and was taken to the hospital for a little while. Animal Control has the dog and may or may not release it back to its owners. [via]
The old Sunny Market is a bad neighbor to the homes behind it on 26th Street and O Street. Standing water several feet deep in the loading depot out back has become a bathroom of choice for certain folks and there is already heavy insect activity in the area.
