Introducing “The Roosevelt”
The new restaurant going in at 25th and M Street will be called The Roosevelt. They hope to have their SUP approved by the middle of April and open in late May or early June.
Archive for March 2011
Next Chimborazo meeting set for this Saturday
Mat writes in: There’s a meeting this Saturday at Chimborazo Playground at 9AM to discuss developments in the playground to accommodate skateboarding. The goal is to create an area for skateboarders to use without impeding on the basketball courts. Anyone is welcome, especially skateboarders who may be able to suggest the best way to construct [...]
Council approves redevelopment of old Chimborazo Elementary
The council voted 7-1 to support developer Margaret Freund’s proposal for the vacant school at 310 N. 33rd St.
Church Hill Association newsletter for March
The March issue of the Church Hill Association newsletter (PDF) includes a message from CHA president Aimee Perron Seibert, meeting minutes from February, info on the event formerly known as High on the Hog (10/1/2011), a write-up of the Jan. 7th District Meeting, a letter regarding CAR from Jennie & Walter Dotts, and more.
Wanna help plant some trees?
Join Tricycle Gardens & HandsOn Greater Richmond for a productive day of hands-on work planting fruit trees to kick start our newest initiative…Church Hill Orchards. This is an exciting, multi-phase project and we need your support to make it happen. What a great way to learn new skills and meet new friends!
Church Hill Irish Festival 2011 set for March 26/27
The 2011 Church Hill Irish Festival isn’t this coming weekend but the next (March 26 and 27th). The Saturday and Sunday schedules haven’t been posted yet; will update as more is made available.
Church Hill Association meets tomorrow at St.John’s
The Church Hill Association meets tomorrow, Tuesday, March 15th at 7PM in St. John’s Parish Hall.
Man shot on Accommodation Street
In a separate incident, another man was shot in the 2100 block of Accommodation St. overnight Sunday. Police say the man is suffering from two gunshot wounds, one to the arm and one to the leg. He is expected to survive.
Calendar and Crime Maps are back
I’ve added back the CHPN Calendar (& soon you’ll be able to add your events) and the Crime info pages (some back links are still effed up).
This week’s calendar
Seed swap & Potluck; Chimborazo Elementary School PTA Meeting; City Council Formal Meeting; Creighton Tenant Council ; Friends of Chimborazo Park Playground; Mosby Court Tenant Council; RECYCLING WEEK; Church Hill Association; Nathaniel Bacon Civic Association; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Beginner’s Yoga; Union Hill Civic Association; Whitcomb Court Tenant Council; Farm to [...]
Agenda for the 3/22 CAR meeting
The agenda for the March 22, 2011, meeting of the Committee of Architectural Review (PDF) includes a number of projects in the area: 623 N 25TH ST Replace rear door; 1805-09 E BROAD ST Install sign at rear entrance; 2211 JEFFERSON AVE Implement interim measures to abate violations; 2617 E FRANKLIN ST Replace vinyl attic [...]
