Better Housing Coalition drops prices on new and renovated houses
Got a friend looking to move the area? The Better Housing Coalition has dropped the prices on many of their houses for sale in Church Hill including 976 and
Archive for September 2009
Next CAPS meeting is 10/14
The First Precinct Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) meeting will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 6PM at the East District Initiative (701 N 25th St. 2nd Floor): Please bring any questions or concerns with you to the meeting in order that we may address them in a timely manner.
Abraham Bedford Venable has a street named after him
Union Hill’s Venable Street was named for Abraham Bedford Venable (November 20, 1758 – December 26, 1811), a representative and senator from Virginia.
Kenney takes a hit to run for office
Clarence Kenney, candidate in the contest for the open City Council 7th District seat, was fired from his job at the city because he is a candidate: A candidate for Richmond City Council says he was fired from his job with the city last week because he’s running for election. Clarence Kenney doesn’t dispute the [...]
Church Hill North residents meet to organize, hear from candidates
A group of about 30 neighbors met this evening at the EDI with the intent of putting together a new civic organization for some portion of the area north of Broad Street. The first half of the meeting included small group discussions on concerns and desires, while the 2nd half was given over to a [...]
Black lab found near Chimborazo
A black lab was found tonight on the 3300 block of East Broad across from Chimborazo Park. Drop a line to mgropman@verizon.net if this is your dog!
2009 CHA Holiday Ball Special Early Bird Ticket Purchase
During the month of September, individuals may purchase a table of eight to attend the Church Hill Association Holiday Ball for just $280. This works out to be $35 per ticket.
HandsOn Day at Armstrong still needs volunteers
Hands on Greater Richmond Day, a day of volunteer action across the city, will be held on Saturday, October 17. One of the local projects, cafeteria beautification at Armstrong High School, still needs volunteers. Please consider signing up for this or one of the other 40+ projects scheduled for that day.
A petition on new development in Richmond Old & Historic Districts
Laura Daab, the organizer of 2007′s move to establish the Church Hill North City Old & Historic District, has posted an online petition asking the CAR Task Force to amend the CAR guidelines, saying that [...] the Old & Historic Districts of Richmond, Virginia Handbook and Design Review Guidelines must be revised to ensure that [...]
Chimbo Mart robbed on Saturday
The RPD’s Noteworthy Incidents scantily reported a robbery at 515 Chimborazo Boulevard just before 3PM on Saturday as: “An employee reported an unknown male with a gun robbed the business.” Turns out that 515 is the Chimbo Mart and readers have added some detail: Allegedly the robber(s) only robbed the store. The customers were not [...]
Friends of Jefferson Park meeting tonight
There will be a meeting of the Friends of Jefferson Park tonight, 7pm at 801 North 24th Street. Topics of Discussion include: A) Park Fountain, B) Hillside Restoration Project, C) Trees in the Park, D) FOJP Organization Issues: Meetings, Officers, and Planning.
Watch Casablanca in Chimborazo Park
Friends of Chimborazo Park has announced an encore installment of the popular Movie Night in the park series this Saturday October 3 at 8PM, with a presentation of the classic film Casablanca.
Oakwood/Chimborazo Civic Association meeting set for Wednesday
The newly formed Oakwood/Chimborazo Civic Association will be having their initial meeting on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30PM at the Boys and Girls Club at 3701 R Street. The group is working to re-establish this association to help improve the community. Please come prepared to discuss changes to the neighborhood, future elections and the association [...]
Church Hill North Civic Association meeting set for Tuesday
The newly reconstituted Church Hill North Civic Association will meet on Tuesday, September 29th from 7-9PM in the first floor conference room at the EDI Building at 701 North 25th Street. The general boundaries of representation include properties within the Church Hill North Old and Historic District, Chimborazo Old and Historic District and north of [...]
Fire coverage, public safety, H1N1 top Saturday’s discussion
About 30 people turned out for Saturday’s 7th District meeting at the Peter Paul Development Center, not counting firefighters. Topics of discussion included fire safety, the H1N1 flu, and a spirited conversation on public safety. Representatives from New Visions, Unity, Concerned Citizens, Union Hill Civic Association, and the Church Hill Association were present, as well [...]
