In an effort to enrich, empower and inform families, the library is offering an adult year round reading program to introduce adults to books for children and to promote discussions of issues affecting children. During October and November, the Library will “Celebrate Family,” with a series of book discussions lead by Dr. Libby Gruner, Associate [...]
The on&off plan to build/rebuild city schools has gone through a number of permutations over the past 5 years. George Mason Elementary and Martin Luther King Middle School were usually mentioned as being near the top of any list, but perhaps not any longer. Mayor Jones presented a plan at last night’s school board meeting [...]
Craigslist: Halloween Red Vinyl Mini Dress and Coat Red vinyl mini dress and coat still has tags from Hot Topics. The dress is so cute, with little pleats at the thighs. This get up would be awesome as a Dominatrix just add wig and a whip or a sexy devil….add fishnets and a tail.
Franklin Military Academy will be hosting a yard sale on Saturday, October 31 from 8AM-1PM. Tables at the sale are available to rent for $10. Contact Regina Turner at (804)780-8526 for more information.
Following September’s rumblings that fire stations are being understaffed, Richmond Firefighters Association Local 995 has launched a new blog that details the daily closures of fire companies (including Quint 1 (Church Hill) CLOSED for 24 hrs. on October 7 and October 10). Since the beginning of the 2009 – 2010 fiscal year, the Richmond Fire [...]
The amazing Virginia Public Access Project has updated the numbers on the City Council 7th District campaign and the money is beginning to show up (previously)…
Tracey St.Peter has a set of photos from Jennifer Holloway Bopst’s opening at the Eric Schindler Gallery this past friday.
The agenda for the October 27 Commission of Architectural Review meeting (PDF) includes only 2 projects in the area: 417 N 25TH ST Replace deteriorated or missing features in-kind, install mailbox and exterior lighting; 516 N 28TH ST Construct new single family residence.
Anne Holton, Mayor Dwight Jones, “and elected officials from Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield” will be part of event as what is being called “The Educational Opportunity Tour” for gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds on Tuesday, October 20, from 4:30-5:45PM at the Peter Paul Development Center (1708 North 22nd Street).
From the Richmond Police Department’s Noteworthy Events Oct. 16 – 19: four robberies or attempted robberies in the area in a 3-day span. (and 2 the day before…)
WCVE Public Radio 88.9FM will host a Live Radio Forum on Thursday, October 22nd from 7-9PM. Budget Shortfalls, The Transportation Crisis, School Cuts, Medicaid, Foreclosures, Unemployed Virginians, High College Costs… These are just some of the issues that will face the 2010 Virginia General Assembly. Hear what candidates for the House of Delegates in the [...]
The Richmond City Democratic Committee (RCDC) will be hosting a forum for the 7th District Council candidates on Saturday, October 24th at 3PM. The forum will be held at the Fulton Hill Community Baptist Church at 4908 Creedmore Street in Fulton Hill.
The Penny Cemetery Fund, an attempt to bring new sources of volunteers and funding to the reclamation of Evergreen Cemetery, is organizing a “a huge volunteer clean-up day” on Saturday, October 31st. The goal to is to clear one acre.
The Union Hill Civic Association will be hosting The Future of Venable Street, a “neighborhood social and civic discussion” this Wednesday, October 21, at 7PM at 2241 Venable Street: At the last meeting of the UHCA, we recognized the need to spend the next year focusing our efforts on the renewal and revitalization of Venable [...]
The Richmond Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber will be hosting a City Council 7th District Candidates Forum this Wednesday, October 21, from 7:30-9AM at the offices of Hirschler Fleischer (2100 East Cary Street – 3rd floor). This event is free and open to the public. Please reserve you space by contacting Amy Chapman [...]
