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…
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Skyline
An amazing evening view of the Richmond skyline (LARGER) from the Grace Street Overlook by Will Weaver.
Sector 111 report for January
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 first month of the New Year, the Sector experienced a 20% decrease in Major Crime; a 43% decrease in violent crime (7 incidents reported in 2009 compared to 4 [...]
Got love in your heart?
Church Hill Herbs & Florist says that, “we are now accepting orders for Valentine’s Day. Call 804-648-1400 or go to churchhillherbs.com and place your order today.”
Wanna go look at the lights?
RVA News has named “the park bench at the end of Grace Street” as Richmond’s best make-out spot: You know the one: perched high atop Church Hill, facing west. This is the single best view in all of Richmond. If Kristen Bell showed up, new to Richmond, and needed a place to make out, this [...]
Boom?
We’ve gotten reports from Church Hill to Woodville of 3 loud booms shortly after midnight. Anybody got any info?
Church Hill Association meets tonight at St.John’s
The agenda for tonight’s Church Hill Association meeting includes introduction of the new Board, a report from the Richmond Police, Tarisa Moran and Roy Bebow on the new R-8 zoning, a Q&A and vote on R-8 zoning, and more…
Anyone else have issues with mail delivery?
Complaints about mail delivery in the area: Is anyone else in the Historic District of Church Hill have issues with USPS mail mis-deliveries? I’m constantly having my mail mis-delivered after vociferous complaints to the local office and the national office.
Sector 111 report for December
Lieutenant Laino’s Sector 111 report for December (PDF) is available. Sector 111 encompasses Church Hill, Chimborazo, Church Hill North, Fulton, Oakwood, and Union Hill: During the last three months of the year, Sector 111 had the largest crime reduction in the City; a 29% reduction in Major Crime (a 13% reduction in violent crime and [...]
CHA newsletters for Nov/Dec and Jan are available
The two most recent Church Hill Association newsletters have been posted online: November/December 2009 and January 2010 , which has word on a special presentation on zoning set for the Jan.19 CHA meeting: Over the past two years, the City of Richmond’s Department of Community Development has conducted detailed consultations with residents in the portion [...]
Help find this dog!
Mari from AARF writes in with word on a dog to keep an eye out for: Small-medium size terrier stray mix male dog has shown up around 25th and Clay area in Church Hill over the past few days. He does not have a collar and is very thin. Very friendly. Appears to be 5 [...]
Lost dog on Grace Street
There is a lost dog from Grace Street: Lost dog last seen heading east on 2700 block [East] grace st. 7pm sat. Male Australian sheapard mix large in size. Wearing yellow collar, harness and leash. Very shy and timid will not approach people but will approach dogs. Please call with any information (804)572-1391 Reward
Missing cat on 26th Street
There is a missing black cat from the 400 block of 26th Street: Witchkitty is approximately six pounds, all black with white spot on tummy, and a freckle on one eye. She is spayed, and has no claws on her front paws. She is not wearing a collar. If found please call 804-564-6715. She is [...]
Tonight’s bagpipes and candle light walk has new route
To be more inclusive of the greater Church Hill neighborhood, the Church Hill Association has expanded the route of tonight’s post-Vespers bagpipes and candle light walk. As in past years, everyone is invited to participate.
Central Montessori’s Winter Parade announced for Friday
Central Montessori School will host a Winter Parade on Friday, December 11: “We will carol/sing winter songs up Broad street from 21st to Fire House Number One” starting at 4:30PM. All are welcome to join in; Please bring seasonal cookies as gifts for our neighborhood heroes-first responders.
