Archive for October 2010
Two found cats?
Nichole at (804)222-3134 has found a cat: I feed a colony of feral cats at my house on Chimborazo, and a domesticated, unneutered male orange tabby showed up tonight. Looks like he’s been outside for a long time because he’s fairly dirty. Skinny, very hungry, but extremely sweet. Terri at tjsmither@gmail.com/(804)267-1662 has this one: Black [...]
CHAT and East End Fellowship Fall Festival on Sunday
Come on out for the CHAT and East End Fellowship Fall Festival on Sunday October 31st, from 4-6PM ((Boo House stays open until 7 PM). The street will be blocked off in front of the Lighthouse (601 N 31st Street) for the fun, and the Boo House will be in the basement. This is our [...]
Car set ablaze in Fairmount
nbc12 has a story about a car that was set on fire on Thursday night on the 1400 block of 23rd Street: “All right here was just like red lines and smoke coming out this side and coming out this side,” Martin said. The driver’s seat is burned down to just mostly the frame. The [...]
This week’s calendar
Rachel’s Farmstand; RPS School Board; Friends of Libby Hill Park; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Beginner’s Yoga; Farm to Family bus @ Bon Secours; Meeting on Phase I of the Building a Better Richmond plan; Praise Dance Class; Armstrong at Varina High; Hanover High at Armstrong; New Vision Civic League; Veteran’s Day [...]
Man shot dead in Mosby
James L. Louis, 36, of the 1900 block of North 20th Street, was found shot just after 3AM this morning in the 1900 block of Accommodation Street. Louis was taken to VCU Medical Center where he later died.
“a blight on the East End for decades”
The RTD has a look at push-back against keeping the city jail in the East End: Edward Shearn Jr. and his East End neighbors are pushing back against the city of Richmond’s plan to build a $137 million jail at the site of the current facility on Fairfield Way. [...] Lawrence E. Williams Sr., an [...]
Shooting in Fairfield
The RTD is reporting that two men were shot, one fatally, last night at about 9:30PM at North 23rd and Selden Streets.
Over/under on Bobby Scott?
Congressman Bobby Scott (D) faces 3 challengers in this year’s election. Since being elected to the seat in 1992, Scott has run unopposed 5 times; none of his 4 challengers have managed more than 31% of the vote. Will Scott get less than 69% of the vote on Tuesday? Will Quigley, Smith, or Kelly garner [...]
Kings Retreat redux
A very interesting email follow-up to one of our all-time most special stories: We are pleased to announce that The Kings Retreat members network is now online. The Kings Retreat online is the premium choice for professional, social and singles networking. At The Kings Retreat you will be joining a unique club whose members are [...]
Meeting set on Phase I of the Building a Better Richmond plan
The Richmond City School Board, in conjunction with the Building a Better Richmond planning team, will hold a special meeting to receive public comment regarding Phase I of the Building a Better Richmond plan for Richmond Public Schools on November 4 from 6-8PM. The first phase includes construction of a new Martin Luther King Jr. [...]
Leash your dog
A reader writes in with a reminder to leash your dog: Since moving to Church Hill two years ago, I’ve watched as the number of unleashed dogs increases. Neighbors mingle while their dogs play off leash in Chimborazo and Libby Hill Parks. I’ve watched dogs cross Broad, 27th, and 31st to interact (either aggressively or [...]
