Come on out for the Affordable Housing Week Kick Off Bus Tour and Party on March 29 for a behind the scenes look at what Richmond’s own housing non-profits are doing to make Richmond a force in affordable housing. Buses leave from the Main Street Station parking lot at 3PM and return at 5PM. Stay [...]
All are invited to join State Sen. Henry Marsh and Delegate Delores McQuinn for a Fish Fry Meet and Greet for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate State Sen. Creigh Deeds at the Robinson Theater Community Art Center this Saturday.
Frog BottomCSA has announced 2 Richmond pick-up locations, one of which is the Central Montessori School on 20th Street: Lisa and Ali Moussalli, owners of Frog Bottom Farm, a 25-acre community supported vegetable farm in Appomattox County [...] are accepting applications for the Frog Bottom Farm 2009 CSA. We’ll be doing drop-offs in Charlottesville, Richmond [...]
We’ve heard word that Slaughterama 6, Richmond’s weird & world-class cyclist gathering and cultural event traditionally held on Belle Isle, may be held instead in April 3-5 at Chimborazo Park due to the closing of pedestrian access to the island.
Tuesday St. John’s Knitting Circle; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; Church Hill Association meeting; Jim & Jason – Live & Acoustic; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Slavery and the Making of American Freedom; Abroad and At Home; BHC honors leaders in sustainability; 24th Annual Church Hill Irish Festival; 2nd Annual MCV/VCU SGA Health Fair; 7th District [...]
The RRHA will use $10.8 million in stimulus funds to renovate public housing in Gilpin, Creighton, Whitcomb, Mosby, and Fulton. The scheduled work includes installation of more efficient windows and kitchen and bathroom renovations, and should begin in the next 120 days. [via]
With all of the drama around recent CAR decisions, it may be enlightening to check out the responsibilities and duties of the Commission of Architectural Review and the more detailed commission member job description.
An external exhaust has been recently installed as part of the upgrading/installation of a food preparation area at the Venable Convenience Store (@Venable and Tulip Streets). Neighbors assert that no permits have been issued that would allow this kind of work, and that the change in scope of the store to facilitate food preparation and [...]
Looking for some football fun this Sunday? The Richmond & Central Virginia Celtic FC Supporters are pleased to announce they will be hosting the Scottish League Cup Final at Poe’s Pub this weekend. This is a big game between two big rivals – and is sure to be a great time. Come on by and [...]
It came out at tonight’s CAPS meeting that “there is no money for boarding up vacant houses until July”.
The City of Richmond Department of Public Works has announced a series of street resurfacing projects to take place between March 16 and April 15, 2009, which include both Jefferson Avenue from Leigh Street to 21st Street and Whitcomb Street from Mecklinburg Street to Mechanicsville Turnpike.
The agenda for the March 24 CAR meeting (PDF) includes the following local items: 401 CHIMBORAZO BLVD – Install new windows in previously blocked-in openings; 2201 E MARSHALL ST Replace existing rear stairs to meet Code and construct new deck under existing deck; 2001 E BROAD ST – Construct 74 dwelling units with corner commercial [...]
