The Storefront for Community Design opens February 14: The Storefront works with homeowners, organizations and businesses to encourage quality community development and strengthen the legacy of our urban neighborhoods through education, advocacy and participation.
No wonder the James River and the Chesapeake Bay are overburden with nutrient and sediment pollution! Sediment from construction sites like the one pictured at 20th and Broad St. in Church Hill are a big part of the problem.
Lieutenant Laino’s Sector 111 report for January (PDF) is available. Sector 111 encompasses Church Hill, Chimborazo, Church Hill North, Fulton, Oakwood, and Union Hill: During the month of January, Sector 111 experienced a 38% increase in Major Crime; a 50% increase in violent crime (4 incidents in 2010 compared to 6 in 2011) and a [...]
New Vision Civic League; A Blessing to One Another: John Paul II and the Jewish People; Greenhouse opening ceremony & Volunteer orientation; RPS School Board; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Beginner’s Yoga; CAPS Meeting; Nitty Gritty on Urban Agriculutre; Unity Civic League; VCU Libraries Black History Month Lecture; MORE…
Lt.Cynthia Riley’s Sector 113 January report (PDF) for all points north of Carrington and Nine Mile is now available and includes both year-to-date comparisons for 2010-11 and January 2011 info.
In wake of the recent fervor on the Like pizza? post from last week, it was pointed out to me that it might be interesting to share out that there is a page showing the most commented posts EVER on CHPN.
The city’s Land Use Administration Logbook (PDF) shows a Plan of Development entered on 12/22/2010 to construct a parking deck at 500 North 18th Street.
A male pit mix found my dog and I while we were out for a run this evening. He followed us from the upper end of Chimborazo Park. He’s brown, un-neutered, about 55-60#. Wearing a collar but no tags. He was friendly with my dog and pretty playful- I think he’s young. Seemed a little [...]
richmond.com is running a poll on the best coffeehouse in Richmond and local favorites Globehopper and Captain Buzzy’s are both in the running. Cast your vote!
The RTD has details on a robbery last night on the 2200 block of Venable Street: The man was taken to VCU Medical Center for treatment of a facial laceration after the robbery try, which occurred about 8:30 p.m. [...] The victim said 3-4 males confronted him and ordered him to give them his money, [...]
Are you looking for a nanny? Experienced nanny seeking full-time position. References available. Has worked for 3 happy families in Church Hill. Completed CPR and child safety training. Please call Linda at 909-3256 to schedule an interview.
Cyclus is having a used bike sale: Spring is around the corner and we are trying to make room for more bicycles. We have several used bikes that are all under $150. Come and get ‘em before they’re gone! Also, with the purchase of any bicycle, new or used, in the month of February you [...]
Have questions or concerns about dilapidated housing, boarding houses, or other issues in your neighborhood? The next First Precinct Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 6PM at the EDI building (701 N 25th St. 2nd floor). You may fax your complaint forms to (804)646-5355 or email [...]
