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Archive for September 2008
Is this it for 401 North 27th?
The agenda for the next city council meeting (9/22) has items of local interest: Ord. No. 2008-201 (Patron: Mayor Wilder) – To approve and adopt a Spot Blight Abatement Plan *** for the structure located at 401 North 27th Street. Ord. No. 2008-202 (Patron: Mayor Wilder) – To declare that a public necessity exists and [...]
if you see 500 well-dressed men and women on 28th Street…
THe 49th annual convention of the Virginia State Baptist Ushers Union it taking place this weekend, with many activities scheduled for the Good Shepherd Baptist Church at 1127 North 28th Street. The union was founded in the late 1950s and has 6 affiliated unions. [via]
Armstrong 21, Colonial Heights 12
With a 21-12 victory over the formerly undefeated Colonial Heights Colonials , Armstrong moves to 2-2 and matches their win total from last year. Next week the Wildcats play @ Lee-Davis High School.
art for $10/pound
There will be an art sale, of works by Steve Keene, at 2821 East Broad Street on Saturday from 9AM-1PM. Over 200 paintings for sale, $10 per pound. Call (804)304-2652 for more info.
Church Hill Little People’s News
Tobacco Avenue has the word on Church Hill Little People’s News, Richmond’s newest community blog: For instance, while Church Hill People’s News ran a recent story about the upcoming Italian Festival and its entertainment and food options, the article made no mention of little people-specific entertainment or food at the event, Sutton notes. “Will the [...]
city warns of house demolition scam
A press release issued this morning by the Richmond Police Department and the City Attorney’s Office seeks “to advise residents not to believe any letters they may receive that offer to buy their homes to save them from demolition.”
It Must Be Open
It Must Be Heaven, the long awaited ice creamery, has been open for a few days now. While they are still getting up and running, the ice cream is delicious Gelati Celesti and the sundaes are freakin’ amazing. Open 7 days a week, until 7PM Sun-Thurs and 11PM Fri-Sat. Stop by and show some love.
Saint Gertrude High School 28th Annual Harvest House Tour set for October
The Saint Gertrude High School 28th Annual Harvest House Tour will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2008 from 1-5PM. The tour will feature private homes and historic sites in the neighborhood. Tickets will be available after October 1 at Leo Burke Furniture, Judy Newcomb Gallery, Church Hill Herbs and Florist and Saint Gertrude High [...]
River City Saunter to highlight Richmond’s potential, Downtown Master Plan
Join the Partnership for Smarter Growth the River City Saunter, a smart growth bus tour that will include experts guides such as Rachel Flynn (Director of Community Development, City of Richmond), Brooke Hardin (Principle Planner, City of Richmond), Daniel Moore (Principle Planner, Department of Conservation and Recreation) on Sunday Sept.21 from 2-4PM.
make your own rain barrel workshop
From Tricycle Gardens: Participants will receive a 55 gallon #2 plastic food grade barrel with all the necessary components to make a usable rain collector. Tools and helpers will be on hand to assist in the assembling.
CHA on Tues, UHCA/FoJP on Wednesday
The Church Hill Association meets tonight @7PM. There will be a joint meeting of the Union Hill Civic Association and the Friends of Jefferson Park on Wednesday at the Central Montessori School (323 N. 20th Street).
Sandra’s cited, partially condemned
While recent inspections by the Department of Health have not turned up any egregious problems, code violations have led to the center building at the Sandra’s Southern Style Soul Food Take Out being condemned. The building had been previously used for food storage. Additional code violations were reportedly filed for trash accumulation on the property [...]
Fairmount eyesore has short future
Word from the code enforcement folks is that the corner store at 24th and Fairmount, vacant since burning almost 18 months ago, will likely have a demolition permit in place by the end of the month.
Redeeming Richmond at Richmond Hill
This fall Richmond Hill will be hosting Redeeming Richmond, a series of eight lectures by Benjamin P. Campbell, Pastoral Director of Richmond Hill, on Richmond past and present on Thursday evenings from Sept.25 – Nov.13 @ 7:30PM.
