archive for November, 2009
November 1, 2009
Shooting in Whitcomb
The RTD is reporting that “a man in his 20s was walking in the 2300 block of Ambrose Street about 9 p.m. when a shot fired from a vehicle hit him in the torso.” The victim is still alive as of this morning; no arrest has been made. This same block has already seen one homicide this year.
November 1, 2009
Peter Paul man arrested for Broad Street robbery
Reed Williams has a story about a robbery downtown last night that comes back to a local man:
Police chased the suspect and apprehended him at North First and Broad streets. David Evans, 18, of the 1800 block of North 22nd Street was arrested in connection with the robbery, police said. He was smiling as officers escorted him to a police van.
November 1, 2009
2001 East Broad goes before Planning Commission on Monday
The agenda for the 11/2 City Planning Commission meeting (PDF) indicates that the commission will be considering a change in hours for ChildSavers (PDF) and a special use permit “for the purpose of a mixed-use, multi-family development” (PDF) for the addresses that constitute the big vacant field on Broad Street between 20th and 21st Streets. (previously)
November 2, 2009
School Board moving quickly on new schools plan?
In a follow-up to Mayor Jones’ push for a new Huguenot High School, the RTD is reporting that “the School Board will meet Thursday for the first of two scheduled work sessions to discuss building new schools” and that “a decision on which schools to build could come as early as Nov. 16.” Is this one of those “School Board meetings where you can be involved in this process”? If not, when is that supposed to happen?
November 2, 2009
A very open letter to our representatives
To whomever gets elected tomorrow to serve as our new City Council representative, our 2 representatives in the House of Delegate, State Senator, School Board representative, et al: here are some suggestions…
November 2, 2009
Halloween on 27th Street
Michael sent in a link to a great set of photos from Halloween on 27th Street. He says that they gave out over 2000 treats!
November 2, 2009
Dog found on 23rd Street
Melissa found this little guy (he looks like some sort of wire hair terrier) on the 400 block of N 23rd St this morning. Call her at (804)614-6769 if you recognize him.
November 3, 2009
McQuinn celebrates tonight at Que Pasa
Delegate Delores McQuinn will be throwing down at Que Pasa tonight starting at 6:30PM. Delegate Jennifer McClellan will be the bright spot at the Deeds/Wagner/Shannon “party” at the Westin Hotel at 6631 West Broad Street. Any other election night events out there?
November 3, 2009
A Hard Days Night and Second Flyte set for the Robinson
A Hard Days Night & Second Flyte (Beatles and Byrds tribute bands) will play at the Robinson Theater on November 14 as part of a fundraiser for Sportable, a local non-profit that sponsors recreation and sports programs to those injured or born with a disability.
November 3, 2009
Sycamore
There is an amazing sycamore behind the dead-end where 24th Street doesn’t meet Franklin Street, down from Bellevue ES. Check out this panorama from Franklin Street.
November 3, 2009
Newbille, McQuinn, and McClellan get the nod
Initial reports from the VA State Board of Elections and city’s results had it right: Cynthia Newbille will be the new City Council 7th District representative, and that Delores McQuinn and Jennifer McClellan will return to the House of Delegates.
November 4, 2009
Murder down 33% from last year
Killings in the East End are down 33% this year from last year’s already low count. Although murder city-wide has ticked up from last year, the “notorious” East End continues to show improvement. There have been only 8 people killed by other people in the East End this year (and none since August), as compared to 12 at this time through 2008.
November 4, 2009
Dog found in Montrose Heights
Little lost dog found in Montrose Heights in Fulton. Contact Juliellen at (804)222-1326 or juliellen@sarverhousinggroup.com if it’s yours!
November 4, 2009
Keep an eye out for Zoey, Lexi, and Bob
Craigslist has word on 3 dogs that escaped last night:
3 dogs escaped fence in churchill around 9pm tonight, one yellow lab with wrapped tail (zoey) no collar, one brindle lab (lexi) with purple collar, and b/w pit mix red collar(bob). if you have any info call 8043250921 or 7572177627.
November 4, 2009
Newbille to be sworn in on Monday
Cynthia Newbille will be sworn in as new East End 7th District Councilwoman on Monday, November 9 during the Richmond City Council meeting in Richmond City Council Chambers at City Hall.
November 4, 2009
Local B&E suspect arrested in Newport News
Direct from Sector 111’s Lt.Laino: Sterling Antonio Lewis, wanted in Newport News on 7 felony property crimes and the suspect in several B&Es in the Church Hill/Union Hill area, was arrested in Newport News yesterday. Lt.Laino specifically said that he wanted citizens to be “aware of the great news” and thanks everyone for their assistance.
November 4, 2009
Oliver Lawrence seeking home confinement? (UPDATED)
A source tells us that notorious slumlord Oliver Lawrence will return to court tomorrow and will be seeking home confinement for the 70 days to which he was sentenced last week.
November 5, 2009
Herman Massenburg is a slumlord
The new Richmond Slumlord Watch is quickly becoming a must-read by digging into the ownership of many of the more iconic vacant houses in the area. A recent post profiles Herman Massenburg’s 1980s disaster at 1300 North 29th Street, another looks at both Charles Parham’s crumbling vacants at 2117-2119 Cedar Street AND his McMansion out by Willow Oaks Country Club.
