Archive for January 2009
Richmond Public School 2010 Budget Meeting 2/2
From the Richmond Public School Site: The financial landscape of Richmond Public Schools resembles other urban school districts in that we are faced with increasing needs amidst shrinking resources caused by the nation’s economic downturn. Despite an expected $16 million shortfall in state funding and a third straight year of level revenue from the City, [...]
Community taking pride in James River Park
Here’s a follow up story to this one posted Wednesday that goes into more detail about last weekend’s joint volunteer venture between JROC, Richmond MORE, and Friends of James River Park. It’s easy to forget, walking along the trails of the James River Park System, that 150 years ago this was an area of intense [...]
James River Conservation Easement to Planning Commission on Monday
The proposed conservation easement for James River Park is before the Planning Commission Monday February 2 at 1:30. The Planning Commission meets on the Fifth Floor of City Hall and citizen participation is encouraged. Earlier in the week Kathy sent a letter in support of the easement to all members. The full text of the [...]
not the usual hubcap
This appeared, evidently overnight, in the 4800 block of Forest Hill. Anyone missing a bumper?
South of the James Market to Return May 2
From Kathy Graziano’s 4th District Update we learn that the first day of the popular (35,000 visited last year) South of the James Farmer’s Market will be May 2nd. This year there will be more of a focus on farm raised/produced goods, organics and produce. I would like to make a personal plea that the [...]
Assesment Forms and Procedures
Courtesy of Mugsy on the Woodland Heights Yahoo group are a set of links that will help any homeowners who feel their home assessment is unfair. Appeals Process Basic Information List of Downloadable Forms
RTD Columnist In Support of Brandon
Columnist Michael Paul Williams of the RTD wrote in today’s paper in support of the selection of Yvonne W. Brandon as superintendent of Richmond Public Schools. This was no time to bring in an outsider to navigate the steep learning curve that can be Richmond’s educational, political and — perhaps most challenging of all — [...]
Kudos to Richmond MORE, JROC, Friends of the JRPS
Andy Thompson of the RTD Sports Blog calls our attention to Richmond MORE, JROC, Friends of the JRPS for some work they did this weekend. This past Saturday members of the three volunteer groups focused on the health of the James River Park System—Richmond MORE, JROC, Friends of the JRPS—came together for their first-ever joint [...]
Brandon new chief of Richmond schools
RTD reports that Yvonne W. Brandon will take on the job of superintendent of Richmond Public schools. With Mayor Dwight C. Jones and a long list of other past and present school leaders in attendance, the School Board removed “interim” from Brandon’s title on a 9-0 vote and awarded her a 3½-year contract to lead [...]
Area Housing Market 2008 Report – Synopsis
In case you were unaware, perhaps due to living underneath a rock, the housing market has taken a beating. The blog Melissa Savenko’s Richmond Real Estate Review has a 2 page synopsis of the 2008 Central Virginia Housing Market Report. Some tidbits from her post are below and the full article here. Prices in the [...]
Richmond Past: Forest Hill Amusement Park
The land that we know as Forest Hill Park was purchased by the Richmond & Manchester Railway Co. in 1890. This was part of a general movement of the various Richmond trolley companies to spread out from the city core and service the housing developments the trolley companies had built outside of the city. The [...]
Richmond City Council Supports Ballpark Funding Bill
The RTD is reporting that the Richmond City Council voted yesterday to support the bills that would allow for funding for the Shockoe Center project. It is also clear in the article that the vote is not a blanket endorsement of the project but rather an endorsement to look into how to fund the project. [...]
Interview with Brian Bostic on Shockoe Center Development
RichmondBizSense.com has posted an interview with Brian Bostic on bringing baseball to Richmond. There are also some quick facts here. Poster ptaylor spotted some differences between the Q & A document that Hills and Heights posted on the 16th and the quick facts. Ptaylor’s differences are in the first comment. Richmond BizSense: Let’s get one [...]
This Week in Hills and Heights
Friends of Forest Hill Park Meeting; Understanding Transition at School; Happy Lucky Combo at O’Toole’s; Conservation Easement for James River Park Briefing; Good Shepherd Open House; Patrick Henry Charter Intiative Meeting; Rock & Roll at Plaza Bowl; Wine Tasting at Once Upon A Vine; MORE…
College Athletics Seminar Jan. 29
Richmond Public Schools, the Greater Richmond Area Scholarship Program (GRASP) and Richmond Indoor Sports Experience will sponsor a free college athletics seminar Jan. 29 from 6–7 p.m. at Huguenot High School located at 7945 Forest Hill Ave. The seminar for area high school student-athletes and their parents will feature a panel discussion led by current [...]
Good Shepherd Open House
This Thursday January 29th at 7:00 p.m. Good Shepherd Episcopal School at 4207 Forest Hill Avenue will be having an open house. Good Shepherd offers classes from Pre-K through 8th Grade and is VAIS accredited. Full details here: Good Shepherd Open House Flyer pdf
Pups On Parade 2009
This was found on the Woodland Heights yahoo group: Fetch a Cure is working on behalf of all pets and their owners who are being or have been affected by the symptoms of aging. Their work focuses on: Education for senior care with an emphasis on symptoms of canine cancer within this population; Support for [...]
2009 assessments are online
John reports in CHPN that the assessments up his way are running flat to depreciating. A check of one block in southside showed the aforementioned flat-to-depreciated values with a couple of small increases and one $71K jump, which amounts to a 38% increase for that lucky homeowner, who will be calling the city on Monday. [...]
Bye-Bye Xterra Games?
There are now two articles floating around that spell the end of the XTERRA’s East Coast championship which has been in Richmond since 1999. The $25,000 fee and lack of a large corporate sponsor is why the athletes will be packing up their bikes and looking to spend their approxiametly $400,000 elsewhere. RichmondBizSense.com was the [...]
Free Cat & Dog Adoptions for Richmond Residents
News Release from the City of Richmond: WHO: City of Richmond Animal Care and Control Hill’s Science Diet WHAT: Richmond Animal Care and Control is partnering with Hill’s Science Diet, leaders in pet nutrition, to transform the lives of Richmond’s shelter cats and dogs. Change a Pet’s Life Day will allow the first ten qualified [...]
Waldorf School Storytelling Day at Barnes & Noble
Join Richmond Waldorf School at the Libbie Place Barnes & Noble (5501 West Broad Street) January 30 and 31 for Mid Winter Tales told by the Richmond Waldorf School Faculty Make a purchase with this voucher during your visit and a contribution will be made to the Richmond Waldorf School Library! Friday, January 30: 10am [...]
Friends of Forest Hill Park Meeting Agenda
Friends of Forest Hill Park have released the agenda for their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, Stone House in Forest Hill Park, 7 pm. This meeting is open to the public. If you would like to become involved in park preservation, history, environmental education, or just see what the group is about please [...]
Rally for Clean Water
From the James River Association website: Join the James River Association for The Rally for Clean Water When: January 26, 2009, 11 am – 12 pm Where: Meet at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square (9th & Franklin Streets) Join hundreds of clean water supporters in Richmond on Monday, January 26, 2009, for The Rally [...]
Small Brush Fire near Huguenot Bridge
RTD reports: Two juveniles were taken into custody this morning after they allegedly set a small brush fire near the south end of the Huguenot Bridge. The fire, reported shortly after 7 a.m., was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. Fire crews from Richmond and Henrico County responded to the area, as did Richmond [...]
