archive for July, 2009
July 1, 2009
Still vacant
The never completed rainbow-colored building at 25th and P Streets has sprouted a nice bottle&mattress collection out back if you’re looking for that kind of thing.
July 1, 2009
If perhaps you were inclined to let loose with a few rounds this weekend…
A special holiday message from the Richmond Police Department:
Residents are reminded for backyard celebrations that fireworks and the firing of guns are illegal within the city limits, not just on July Fourth, but at all times.
July 1, 2009
Keep an eye out for the cops…
Richmond Police Chief Norwood and the 103rd Basic Recruit Class will be going for a run around the neighborhood this afternoon.
July 1, 2009
Council considering 100% real estate tax exemption
City Council is considering offering a hefty tax break on the real estate taxes for new constructing in certain areas with a high number of empty lots, “including North Church Hill, Carver, and Highland Park”. With around 1500 vacant lots in the city, the possible 100% exemption on real estate tax for 5 years could be expected to lead to 200 new homes per year. [via]
July 2, 2009
Movie night in Jefferson Park!
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities kicks off 2009 Movie Night in the Park tonight with a showing of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa at Jefferson Hill Park. The showing will begin around dark.
July 2, 2009
Community Picnic and Kite Fly set for July 5
Celebrate your independence with Richmond Independent Radio:
On Sunday, July 5th, from 1-5PM, WRIR invites you to a community picnic and kite fly in Church Hill’s historic Chimborazo Park. There will be plenty of space to lay down a blanket and put a kite in the air. Frisbees, hula hoops, and acoustic instruments are also welcome!
July 2, 2009
Let Freedom Ring this July 4
The Valentine Richmond History Center’s Let Freedom Ring Bus Tour is set for Saturday, July 4, from 10AM-12:30PM:
Over the years, freedom, liberty and equal rights have helped define this nation. On this July 4th, explore the Richmond connection and Let Freedom Ring! Includes stops at St. John’s Church and Capitol Square. $27 for adults; $24 for History Center members and children 6-18 years old; children under 6 free. Includes admission to the History Center day of tour. Reservations are required: (804) 649-0711 ext. 301
July 2, 2009
Movie night at Chimbo next Saturday
Chimborazo is getting in on this year’s movies in the parks bonanza:
Not to be outdone by our neighbors to the west in Jefferson Park, Friends of Chimborazo Park is proud to announce the upcoming showing of THE GOONIES on Saturday July 11.
July 3, 2009
Summer reading lists from RPS
Pickup a new book! The Richmond Public Schools summer reading lists for primary, elementary, middle, and high school are online.
July 3, 2009
Is your shed secure?
Craigslist has a reminder that this is prime shed B&E season:
My storage shed was ripped to pieces and bike stolen. $100 bucks to the person who finds my bike. It is a Blue/ Silver/ Black Trek 8000 frame mountain bike with a rigid fork and single speed configuration.
July 4, 2009
this week’s calendar
Let Freedom Ring Bus Tour; New Vision Civic League meeting; 2009 Summer Reenactment Series; An Afternoon with Eliza Poe; Community Picnic and Kite Fly; RPS School Board meeting; Tuesday St. John’s Knitting Circle; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; Garden Day at the NRC; Open Mic @ Poe’s; CAPS Meeting; What’s the Deal on Vermicuture?; Goonies at Chimborazo Park; MORE…
July 4, 2009
Meeting set on zoning changes for Union Hill
July 4, 2009
A special deal on some fresh vegetables!
The folks at Dominion Harvest, a very local business that “delivers fresh seasonal produce from local sustainable farms to your home”, has ended up with some extra produce this week that they’re trying to sell for cost…
July 6, 2009
Construction of the Marshall Street Viaduct (1910)
July 6, 2009
Watch this house be reborn
The crooked house at 2200 Marshall Street that was much appreciated back in March is on the way to being restored. Now in the experienced hands of David Cooley’s Restoration Builders of Virginia, this house will certainly be something to watch over the weeks to come.
July 7, 2009
City condemning vacant houses with lead contamination
An RTD report on the perils of lead paint in older homes drops that the city has been testing vacant houses in the city for lead contamination:
“The city will give us the addresses of vacant properties, and we are starting to go out and test these vacant properties now,” said Michael Welch of the Richmond City Health District. “If they have lead-based paint issues, then we are going to condemn the property so that they’re fixed before people can move into them.”
July 7, 2009
Daylight shootout on R Street
Police are looking for a white van and a blue car involved in a shootout on R Street a few minutes ago. The two vehicles exchanged at least 5 shots between 21st and 22nd Streets. No one outside of the vehicles was inured, though a house was struck by a stray bullet.
July 8, 2009
CAPS meeting tonight at EDI
The monthly 1st Precinct CAPS Meeting is tonight at 6PM at the East District Initiative (701 North 25th Street.) Have questions or complaints about any vacant houses, code violations, or persistent illegal activity in your area?
