Comments on: Church Hill as seen from 108 miles north

By: john_m

john_m — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:31:59 +0000

This story has been more widely distributed than just the Washington Post.

By: laura j

laura j — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:52:57 +0000

People outside of Richmond (many of whom have never spent any time here) like to focus on hearsay, one trip 15 yrs ago.. or just what others say… Thus, most common statements are things such as, “Oh, Richmond’s so digusting, dirty, crime-ridden, etc.” So there’s hardly anything positive being said about it and considering much of our news focuses just on negative things as well, there’s not much good light shed on the city.

By: Pessimist

Pessimist — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:40:18 +0000

I thought the story was overall positive (even with that quote). Having grown up here I think Church Hill has changed for the better in remarkable ways in the last 15 years with particularly fast moving (and promising) growth in the last 5 years.

By: john johnson

john johnson — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:56:52 +0000

The partial quote used was intended to highlight twenty-five years of positive growth/changes in Church Hill. It was extracted from a conversation that took place over two-hours, when I provided the reporter, a special, Sunday afternoon walking tour of the Hill. Interesting what people choose to focus upon from an entire afternoon’s conversation, which 99% of the time featured our fantistic history, the parks, the revitalization/preservation of our community and the great people that live in our neighborhood.
JJ

By: Optimist

Optimist — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:56:57 +0000

Nice quote John. You should be in public relations. Way to sell the neighborhood.

By: Queen of Church Hill

Queen of Church Hill — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:24:17 +0000

Since Church Hill Herbs and Florist is highlighted, I thought I’d share that they also have a nice slection of wine. Church Hill Herbs was the florist for two weddings I’ve attended and did a fabulous job. At one of the weddings, the bride’s bouquet was one of the most beautiful bouquets I’ve ever seen.