The classifieds section of the July 15-17 issue of the Richmond Free Press includes notice than a number of properties in the city are facing seizure due to nonpayment of taxes, including almost 50 in the area.
The RTD is reporting that the proposal to move the city jail across the river is dead, and that proposals for the new jail “be made for the current site”.
The docket for the August 3rd ABC license hearing (PDF) includes a challenge to the application for the Mosby Express Market & Deli at 715 Mosby Street for an ABC off license. (previously)
A set of ice skates were recently found left behind a house in Union Hill. Leave a comment if they’re yours.
A reader writes in looking to find homes for some kittens. Leave a comment if you’re interested: There is a family of cats- mom, dad and 4 kittens that need homes. The neighbors are working together to trap the mom and the kittens sometime this week but we would like to try to line homes [...]
At 12:38AM this morning the Richmond Police Department was called to the 700 block of North 35th Street for the report of shots fired and found a Keith W. Bates, 47, dead from a gunshot wound. A second male also found suffering from a gunshot wound was transported to VCU Medical Center with injuries that [...]
Church Hill Central meets this Monday, July 19th from 7-8:30 at the Rinson Theater (corner of 29th & Q Streets). On the agenda: a conversation with Jim Hill, secretary of the Commission for Architectural Review (CAR), regarding the proposed amendments to the CAR guidelines that will be before City Council at their July meeting, and [...]
2010 Reenactment Series; Church Hill Central Civic Association; RECYCLING WEEK; Church Hill Association; Nathaniel Bacon Civic Association; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Beginner’s Yoga; Union Hill Civic Association; Whitcomb Court Tenant Council; Summer Block Party; MORE…
A fascinating look back: Trees of the City (1904) (PDF), a brochure by City Engineer W.E.Cutshaw detailing his thoughts on tree planting and listing specific trees planted over the past year.
The agenda for the July 27 Commission of Architectural Review meeting (PDF) lists a number of projects in the area: 2200 E BROAD ST Reconstruct front balcony to documented original configuration; 2242 VENABLE ST Install pre-built shed; 308 N 21ST ST Revision of approved retaining wall design to serve as foundation for future construction of [...]
Craigslist has word on a free couch: Green leather couch – free (E. Broad & N. 28th St.) – Moving this weekend and giving away green, leather couch. Full size. 85″ long X 35″ wide X 31″ high. Well worn and enjoyed for many years but cannot take it with us. Originally good quality so [...]
Registration is open for the Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp being held the last week in July. This week-long camp is free for youth (boys and girls) ages 9-13, and openings are available on a first-come, first served basis. Participants will receive free breakfast and lunch, basketballs expert instruction, t-shirts, school supplies and awards. Each [...]
Scoot Richmond is reporting the theft of 3 scooters in the area last night: Genuine Buddy 50 Italia, 2 tone olive w whitewall tires, stolen from 25th St between Broad and Grace; Genuine Roughhouse 50, army green; Quinqi Happy 50, yellow w black checkers (taxicab sorta), from Princess Anne.
According to nbc12, a a man was arrested after a standff with the police this morning in Fairfield Court: According to police, the standoff happened at around 10 a.m. this morning. It was the result of an alleged domestic argument between a man and a woman. Police and the SWAT team were called, but the [...]
The Style 2010 Power List, cut down to 50 this year, is out today and includes both 70th District Virginia House of Delegates Representative and former 7th District CCity Council representative Delores McQuinn and 16th District Virginia Senate Representative Henry Marsh.
