Local man arrested October murder
The Fugitive Task Force has arrested Joel M. Hicklin, 18, of the 1600 block of North 21st Street, in connection with the homicide of Tyler A. Franks.
Archive for February 2011
Theft, damage on Marshall, 34th, and Redd Streets
The Richmond Police Department’s Daily Crime Report for the weekend lists three incidents in the area: THEFT FROM BUILDING 2/17/11 – 2/24/11 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3400 block of East Marshall Street An unknown person(s) stole property from the exterior of the above location. BURGLARY 2/25/11 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 1000 block of [...]
Houses up for auction March 1
According to the classifieds in the Feb.24-26 issue of the Richmond Free Press, the following properties will be up for auction on March 1 for unpaid property taxes: 2008 Cedar Street, 1816 National Street, 2404 Rear Venable, 1227 North 29th Street, 1113 North 27th Street, 1205 North 32nd Street, 821 North 24th Street, and 1207 [...]
Lost a dauchsund?
VIA @JessOfRVA: Found at Alamo’s in Church Hill! Dauchsund, female, wearing Snoopy collar.
Reward for info in assault on letter carrier in Fulton
The Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week for last week: The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who assaulted a Letter Carrier in the 5400 block of Blue Ridge Ave. Richmond, VA 23231. The victim was [...]
Lost a chihuahua?
Elliott writes in: I found a tiny Chihuahua this evening around 7pm at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Libby Hill Park. It is a female and does not have any tags, but has a pink leather collar. I took the dog home for the night, please let me know if it is yours! (804) [...]
7 North 25th up for rezoning
The agenda for Monday’s City Council meeting (PDF) has an item of local interest: Ord. No. 2011-10 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) – To conditionally rezone *** 7 North 25th Street from the *** M-1 Light Industrial District to the B-5 Central Business District ***.
Chimborazo meeting set for next Saturday
There will be a meeting on Saturday, March 5 at 9AM to discuss what’s going on at Chimbo: Meeting with Larry Miller from Department of Parks and Recreation to discuss next steps at Chimborazo Playground. He is seeking more public input. At Chimborazo Parkhouse, round building at end of Chimborazo Park.
City cemetery spring cleaning set for March 5
Owners of lots and gravesites in City-owned and operated cemeteries are reminded that according to City Code all flowers, decorations and vases that are on the ground must be removed by March 1. This is to allow the Cemeteries Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to conduct its annual spring cleanup. [...]
Books on Wheels coming to Fairfield Court
Need to get your bike fixed? Need a book? February 25, 2011 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Books on Wheels will be providing free books and free bicycle repair at Fairfield Boys and Girls Club on Friday Feb. 25th at 5 pm.
Cleaner
Hey folks! We got a hacked last night, and were for a little while a little contagious. Everything is clean and ok now. Thanks to everyone that wrote in!
Cedar Street’s Pastor Robertson passes at 79
Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson, Sr., long-time pastor at Cedar Street Baptist Church, passed away February 20, 2011 at the age of 79.
Got paint?
Offering is looking for some paint: A few years ago Offering started pioneering a new venture called Arts in the Alley – take a downtown, or inner-city alley, one that needs some loving attention, clean it up with the help of volunteers on a Saturday, then host an arts festival and paint murals on the [...]
Come out Saturday for Pancake Heaven
Breakfast for a cause! Pancake Heaven at Central Montessori to benefit the NRC Montessori Preschool this Saturday from 8:30am to 11:30am at Central Montessori ~ 323 North 20th Street. Besides heavenly pancakes–griddled to perfection from batter made by Lamplighter out of Relay Foods-donated ingredients–and fresh, locally roasted coffee from Lamplighter, the parent volunteers at Central [...]
