richmond.com has the word that many of you have been waiting for: And speaking of renovations, if you had a hankering for Country Style Donuts but couldn’t get in the door these last two weeks, it’s no wonder – they were closed for renovations. But the interior is almost done and this Williamsburg Road spot [...]
The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods is seeking Golden Hammer nominations: The annual awards ceremony celebrating excellence in historic rehabilitation and neighborhood revitalization is swiftly approaching. It is time to submit your nominations for the best in home renovation, commercial renovation, new infill, and/or neighborhood enhancement projects city-wide.
The agenda for the August 24 Commission of Architectural Review meeting (PDF) lists a number of projects in the area: 411 N 23RD ST Remove existing tongue-and-groove decking and replace with AZEK; 411 E GRACE ST Replace chain-link gate with new metal gate and install privacy fence; 2301 CEDAR ST Install LED message board on [...]
Richmond bottomed out in 1994: one city councilman went off to rehab for his heroin problem and another was in hot water for not paying utilities and renting out condemned property, enrollment at VCU dropped, the city recorded the nation’s 19th largest population decline since 1980, Richmond made the wrong end of Money Magazine’s Best [...]
Daniel posted this photo at Discovering Urbanism: The kinds of places we used to build and says: I snapped this photo of the Church Hill neighborhood in Richmond the other day and immediately wanted to live there.
Craigslist has word on a lost dog: Lost from a backyard near Chimbarrazo and M. His name is Siggy. He’s an unaltered black and brown Chihuahua Mix (looks like a large Chi or Mini Pin) Super-friendly. Much missed. My email and a disconnected # is on his tag. Please help him find his way back [...]
An Afternoon with Eliza Poe; 2010 St.John’s Reenactment Series; Rachel’s Farmstand; 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 matinee @ Robinson; Turning around vacant property in Greater Richmond; MORE…
The Report of the Task Force to Review the Processes & Guidelines of the COmmission of Architectural Review (PDF) is now available. The 16-page report contains recommendations to City Council on the administration of the Old and Historic Districts in the City of Richmond, including changes in wording on the guidelines for new construction, use [...]
The big screen will be set up in Chimborazo Park tonight for Fame (FREE). Also tonight – the neighborhood’s best talent show, Showtime at the Robinson: doors open at 7PM, show starts at 7:30PM. and admission is $3. All proceeds benefit Robinson Theater programs/classes.
The Virginia Department of education has announced that 5 of the 8 neighborhoods schools (62%) made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) towards the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) objectives during 2009-2010. Both Armstrong HS and MLK MS missed the target for the 2nd year, and were joined this year by the Franklin Military Academy. Statewide, 60% [...]
A Church Hill Walking Tour this Saturday from the folks at the Valentine Richmond History Center: Examine 19th century architecture and modern revitalization efforts in Richmond’s oldest intact neighborhood. Developed by Major William Mayo, Church Hill is home to St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry made his famous speech, and the city’s largest number of [...]
A new house renovation blog has recently launched covering 865 North 22nd Street: Although the exterior of the house shows some deterioration, the interior appears to be stable. Many of the historic features, like the fireplace and wood trim, are still intact and in good shape. We will have some more photos of the progress [...]
Still going strong after more than 20 years, the Church Hill Crime Watch has recently put out door hangers as part of a campaign to update their contact list. Want to get a call or email when something of note occurs in the Church Hill area? Call (804)648-2710 or drop a line to CHCW1986@aol.com to [...]
The 2010 Armstong High football schedule kicks off September 10 with an away game at TJ. The ten game schedule inlcudes only three home games (with John Marshall, Henrico, and Hanover).
There was a non-fatal shooting this morning in Mosby Court: A man said he was shot about 1:55 a.m. in the 1900 block of Redd Street by someone who got out of a dark-colored vehicle.
