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Archive for December 2010

Donate to support Tricycle Gardens’ Center for Shared Urban Ecology and Learning Labs

A message from Lisa Taranto, Executive Director of Tricycle Gardens: What a year it has been! We have built a 1/2 acre farm, completed another community garden in Church Hill, installed a permaculture edible forest garden at the Science Museum of Va, moved into a new office with big visions dancing in our heads. But [...]

Murder 2010 (UPDATED)

There have been 13 14 homicides in the East End (including 3 in the first 2 days of April) and 40 41 in Richmond in 2010. This is up 4 and 1 5 and 2, respectively, over 2009. The last time that the East End had this many homicides was 2007, when Richmond saw 55 [...]

Brown to challenge Marsh for Senate in 2011

An email sent out this morning by the Friends for Preston Brown for Senate says that Preston Brown will run for the Virginia Senate District 16 seat held by Senator Henry Marsh for almost 20 years.

Double shooting in Creighton

The Richmond Police Department’s Daily Crime Report for December 30th reports that two men were shot by an unknown male during a robbery attempt in the 2100 block of Creighton Road in Creighton Court just before 3PM yesterday.

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Dancing Man

Have you seen Andre Lee Seward?

Andre Lee Seward, 35, is wanted in connection with a Dec. 5 shooting in the 2100 block of Phaup Street. The shooting victim was injured when he responded to a knock at his door and the gunman forced his way inside the apartment. The victim’s injuries were not life threatening.

The Glory That Is Greek Revival/And The Majesty of Queen Anne: Early Houses of Shockoe Valley (And Who Was Jane Stanard, Anyway?)

Author and Richmond Magazine columnist, Harry Kollatz Jr. will speak about The Glory That Is Greek Revival/And The Majesty of Queen Anne: Early Houses of Shockoe Valley (And Who Was Jane Stanard, Anyway?) on Jan. 9, 1 pm at the historic Adam Craig House, 1812 E. Grace St.

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Libby Hill

Have you seen Chase?

Contact Brett if you’ve seen Chase: I lost him around 3 am Wednesday morning. My # is 678-264-7474. He is super friendly. 2 years. No collar. I live right by Chimborazo Park. Brindle color.

DPU offers credits for energy efficiency

A message from the Department of Public Utilities: Now is the perfect time to make your home more energy efficient, and trim your energy bills in the process! If you’re a city of Richmond natural gas customer, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is offering five different rebates in the form of utility bill credits [...]

Fire on 20th Street

cbs6 is reporting a catastrophic house fire on the 1800 block of 20th Street yesterday evening: But it was heartbreaking for her and her daughters (who stood and watched, wrapped in blankets) to see what happened to their home and belongings. “Somebody had just brought us Christmas gifts today,” Buskey said. “And they were in [...]

Two houses on Q Street coming down?

Word from the city is that both 2508 and 2510 Q Street are facing demolition.

Alamo BBQ offers delivery

This just in! Alamo BBQ now delivers! via bike to Church Hill & surrounding. (804)592-313

Patrick Henry Pub will be open Christmas night

FYI – Patrick Henry Pub will be open Christmas night: Sick of your family? Need a stiff drink? Come to the pub! Opening at 8pm !!!!!!!!! With your host CRYSTAL and JUSTIN Z!

Elf on Monday at the Robinson

A message from the Church Hill Central Civic Association: We also hope you’ll be excited to hear we’ve partnered with the Robinson Theater to bring you all a holiday treat. Instead of holding our regular Church Hill Central meeting on Monday, we’ll be gathering at the Robinson Theater to watch the movie Elf instead! If [...]

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