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Archive for January 2011

Keema’s Crown Pizza and Burgers coming to 25th Street?

It looks like Keema’s Crown Pizza & Burgers might be trying to open at 412 North 25th Street (previously the short-lived Y’alls Grill and the shorter-live 25th Street Bar and Grill).

Arrest in Redd Street murder

The shooting reported yesterday has become the East End’s first murder of 2011: Gary S. Green, 41, of Henrico, died this morning. He and another man were robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, in the 1900 block of Redd Street. [...] The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task [...]

Fire on Spotsylvania Street

The RTD has details on an early morning fire: Richmond Fire & EMS Lt. Shawn L. Jones said the fire was reported at 2:44 a.m. in the 1500 block of Spotsylvania Street, just north of Mosby Middle School Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. [...] The lone occupant of the house, who was not home [...]

Church Hill Association newsletter for February

The February issue of the Church Hill Association newsletter (PDF) includes a message from CHA president Aimee Perron Seibert, meeting minutes from January, a reflection on the 25th anniversary for the Church Hill Crime Watch, photos from the recent snow, and more…Next membership meeting at St. John’s Parish Hall Tuesday, Feb. 15 @7PM.

Shootings on Redd Street and 21st Street

wric is reporting 2 separate shooting incidents over the weekend: Richmond Police say the first incident happened in the 1900 block of Redd Street around 6:00 p.m. Friday. [...] Then, about nine and a half hours later, police say they responded to the 900 block of North 21st Street, and found another person shot twice [...]

This week’s calendar

3rd Annual Brunswick Stew Feast in Union Hill; RECYCLING WEEK; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Beginner’s Yoga; Farm to Family bus @ Bon Secours; MORE…

Interested in learning about trees?

Richmond residents interested in learning about tree care can sign up now for the spring 2011 Richmond Tree Stewards class. It will be held every Tuesday from February 15 through May 7, from 6:30-8:30PM, at the Round House in Byrd Park. There also are three Saturday hands-on planting and pruning sessions, March 12, April 16 [...]

One dead in Peter Paul fire

The Richmond Fire Department is reporting a fatal fire: Units in the 1800 blk of Peter Paul Blvd with a working fire. One person dead.

Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Assistance available

The City of Richmond Department of Finance is offering personnel at various locations to offer assistance to elderly and disabled residents who may qualify or need to re-certify for real estate tax relief, including a meeting on February 23 from 9AM-1PM at the East End District Center (701 N. 25th Street).

Love and graffiti on M Street

Facelift coming soon for CHPN

Hey folks! A redesign is in the works for CHPN and I’d like to know this: are there things that you just hate/love about how the site works as is? Any suggestions? Comments?

7th District meeting on Saturday

There will be a 7th District meeting on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at 10AM at the EDI building at 701 North 25th Street: Did you know that City Council and the Mayor has a 2011 Real Estate Tax Amnesty Program for Home Owners Do you know the new plans for the new Voting Richmond Redistricting [...]

Like pizza?

Keep hearing that the new pizza joint at 2824 East Broad Street is open, but haven’t been able to get by to get the details. Anybody know the official name, hours, website, menu, etc?

The 3rd Annual Union Hill Brunswick Stew and Feast is Sunday

The free-to-all 3rd Annual Union Hill Brunswick Stew and Feast is this Sunday, January 30th, beginning at 1PM at the green space at the intersection of 23rd and Jessamine Streets. WHAT CAN YOU BRING: A side dish and well wishes for a Happy New Year to share (side dish optional).

25th Street to be closed for a month

The intersection of 25th Street, M Street and Jefferson Avenue will be closed Monday, January 24 through February 24: Construction begins Monday on modification of the truck apron at each intersection into the roundabout. The work will begin at the northern intersection of 25th Street and M Street, and progress counterclockwise through the intersections. Each [...]

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