Hot and hottest
There seem to be separate weather stations for Church Hill and North Church Hill, showing a few degrees difference between the two. North Church Hill shows the hottest temp in the metro area.
Archive for “St.John’s District”
Sector 111 report for May
Lieutenant Laino’s Sector 111 report for May (PDF) is available. Sector 111 encompasses Church Hill, Chimborazo, Church Hill North, Fulton, Oakwood, and Union Hill: During May, the Sector experienced a 15% decrease in Major Crime; a 10% increase in violent crime (10 incidents reported in 2009 compared to 11 in 2010) and a 19% decrease [...]
Sector 111 report for April
Lieutenant Laino’s Sector 111 report for April (PDF) is available. Sector 111 encompasses Church Hill, Chimborazo, Church Hill North, Fulton, Oakwood, and Union Hill: During April, the Sector experienced a 32% decrease in Major Crime; an 11% increase in violent crime (9 incidents reported in 2009 compared to 10 in 2010) and a 39% decrease [...]
For Rent
From the sign: “call (804)397-7143 or (804)332- 7397, ask for AD.”
PUBLIC NOTICE
An orange CONDEMNED / lead warning sticker went up on Thursday at RRHA-owned 3000 East Broad Street (which is for sale “AS IS” for $189,000).
Richmond History Center walking tour of Church Hill
A Church Hill Walking Tour from the folks at the Valentine Richmond History Center: Examine 19th century architecture and modern revitalization efforts in Richmond’s oldest intact neighborhood. Developed by Major William Mayo, Church Hill is home to St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry made his famous speech, and the city’s largest number of antebellum structures.
Sector 111 report for March
Lieutenant Laino’s Sector 111 report for March (PDF) is available. Sector 111 encompasses Church Hill, Chimborazo, Church Hill North, Fulton, Oakwood, and Union Hill: The current trend in Property Crime is thefts related to motor vehicles, to include motor vehicle theft and the theft of mopeds. During this month there were 20 vehicles broken into, [...]
Jane’s Walk set for May
A Jane’s Walk has been scheduled for the St.John’s area on Sunday, May 2. Jane’s Walks are “a series of free neighborhood walking tours that helps put people in touch with their environment and with each other, by bridging social and geographic gaps and creating a space for cities to discover themselves” that began in [...]
Thrift Junk Scrap Dollar Store Sculptures opens TONIGHT at Schindler
J. Pocklington’s Thrift Junk Scrap Dollar Store Sculptures opens TONIGHT, March 12th, 7-9PM at the Eric Schindler Gallery. Exhibition runs through April 9th.
CHA meets Tuesday; March newsletter is out
The Church Hill Association meets Tuesday, March 16, at 7PM at the St. John’s Church Parish Hall. On the agenda: ACORN discusses their involvement in historic districts. Also, the March 2010 issue of the CHA newsletter (PDF) is out (&congrats to Karen on her first issue!)
Church Hill Irish Festival is March 20th and 21st
The Church Hill Irish Festival is fast approaching! The Irish Festival takes place Sat/Sun March 20th and 21st: The festival will begin Saturday at 10:00 a.m with a walking parade to include traditional Irish music and dancing. The celebration will continue with a street festival in front of St. Patrick’s Church on North 25th Street [...]
Sector 111 report for February
Lieutenant Laino’s Sector 111 report for February (PDF) is available. Sector 111 encompasses Church Hill, Chimborazo, Church Hill North, Fulton, Oakwood, and Union Hill: During February, the Sector experienced a 15% decrease in Major Crime; a 44% decrease in violent crime (9 incidents reported in 2009 compared to 5 in 2010) and a 7% decrease [...]
Fire on 22nd Street
A fire was reported at 415 North 22nd Street just before 6AM this morning. Everyone made it out ok.
Before and after on Marshall Street
It was just about a year ago that this then-crooked and raggedy house was much appreciated. In a neat turn of events, it has been straightened and almost completely restored in that time…
