I saw this information over at our sister site Church Hill People’s News. Mayor Dwight C. Jones today announced a nearly 25 percent reduction in the purchased gas cost (PGC) rate charged by the City Department of Public Utilities (DPU). This decrease is due primarily to market conditions that have shown a decline in the [...]
The people of Richmond have a wonderful opportunity to protect one of the features that make our city great, the James River. There is a measure supporting a conservation easement is before the mayor and city council and up for vote on 2/23. The easement would limit development along the James Rivers. The easement was [...]
Tuesday’s City Planning Commission meeting includes discussion of both the “Re-subdivision of Stratford Hill Section F, Block A, Lot 13: 7740 Marilea Road” and “Southampton Elementary School ADA Improvements: 333 Cheverly Road”. The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, February 17th at 1:30 in the 5th floor conference room. Full agenda here.
Southampton Citizens Association meeting; Happy Lucky Combo at O’Tooles canceled; Patrick Henry Charter Intiative Meeting; MORE…
This event takes place slightly out of what I consider the “Hills and Heights” neighborhood but I felt that our readers should be aware of what has occurred. An email advisory from Richmond police: A shooting this afternoon near the intersection of Bartee Road and Chuckatuck Avenue resulted in two deaths. Shortly after shots were [...]
Richmond City Press Release for 2/13/09 (Richmond, Virginia) — A new Richmond City Charter Review Commission website and email address have been created to enhance the ability of Richmond citizens and City government employees to monitor the progress and provide input during the current review of the Richmond City Charter. The new website and email [...]
Local resident Monica Rumsey was honored by the Richmond City Council last Monday with a Community Service Award for all the incredible work she has done as President of Friends of Forest Hill Park. Monica has stepped down this year as president and her list of accomplishments are very impressive. The Award reads in part: [...]
I have a bit of an obsession with soccer and the long off season is coming to an end in our area on April 18th with a Richmond Kickers pre-season game. The regular season starts for the Kickers two weeks later against the Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 pm at the [...]
RTD has a write up on the Conservation Easement proposal that was introduced by City Council President Kathy Graziano. A conservation easement would be placed on about 280 acres of parkland, including the James River Park System, Great Shiplock Park and Belle Isle, meaning the land never could be sold or developed, even with ball [...]
Great Backyard Bird Count Meet in Forest Hill Park on February 14 at 8 AM in the picnic shelter parking lot near shelter #2. Group led by expert birder Sue Ridd No special skills are required and beginning birders are welcome. BYOB (bring your own binoculars) The count usually lasts 2-3 hours, but you may [...]
Take a three and a half mile tour of Forest Hill. Starting at the Stone House, winding down around Riverside Drive, back up to the south side of Forest Hill, and back. Run it, walk it, or come out to cheer. This will be a fun neighborhood event for all! Saturday, February 14th, 2009 9:00AM [...]
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the Shockoe Center development. It is becoming simplified to a debate on Baseball in Shockoe Bottom. I wanted to post a links to some recent posts. Church Hill People’s News has run two polls one back in October and a second poll this month. In October support was [...]
This is not directly Hills and Heights related but I am sure I am not the only one interested in some more details on the movie theater that is opening up. This was posted on the “Why Richmond Why?!?” section of Richmond.com. I can’t wait for the theater to open. What’s the deal with the [...]
Forrest Hill Neighborhood Association meeting; Fourth District Meeting; Happy Lucky Combo at O’Tooles; Patrick Henry Charter Intiative Meeting; Forest Hill 5k Run; Southampton Citizens Association meeting; MORE…
I enjoy beer. I enjoy music. I enjoy Anniversary Parties. I will be at Legend on Sunday. I found the details of the event at one of my new favorite blogs MMMM….Beer. Logically you should find these information at the Legend website but as usual Legend falls a little short on execution of the details. [...]
Lt. Scott Booth has released the January Sector 312 Newsletter and it contained good news. Violent crime declined 22%, property crime was down 27% which lead to a 26% decline in overall crime. It isn’t all good news as there was an increase by 1 incident in both individual robberies and residential burglary. “Mayor Jones [...]
From the Patrick Henry School meeting last night: The Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, along with VCU and the Alliance for Chesapeake Bay, is applying for a stewardship fund for the Watershed Education Partnership Project. The scope of the project is still to be determined, based on grant allocated, but may include things [...]
The debate on development in Shockoe Bottom continues. The latest salvo comes from the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club is against the development on the “principles of conservation and smart growth”. Full statement here. The Sierra Club Falls of the James Group opposes the Shockoe Center baseball stadium proposal based on principles of conservation and smart growth. We [...]
Have you wanted to start compost but always thought bins were too expensive? Well get ready to start returning those nutrients to the earth because the Central Virgina Management has partnered with two companies to provide a discount on home composting bins. This information was brought to my attention by Church Hill Peoples News who [...]
The Patrick Henry School initiative meets every Thursdays at 8 p.m. and now they are meeting at Patrick Henry. Previously all meeting had been held at the Berryman Center. The meetings are always open to the public, but once a month (first Thursday of the month) is a more informal update meeting to answer questions [...]
The Westovers Hills Library Advisory Group is holding their monthly meeting this coming Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Westover Hill Branch Library located at 1408 Westover Hills Blvd. The Westover Hills Library Advisory Group is a volunteer 501 (c )(3) organization of dedicated individuals which helps promote wider use of the library’s literary and [...]
The James River Outdoor Coalition (JROC) is holding their monthly meeting tonight at the Reedy Creek Nature Center in James River Park at 6pm. Tonight’s agenda includes planning for the annual Earth Day Gear Swap, an update on the Pump House Park wheelchair ramp project, and membership renewal.
An email forwarded from Shannon Taylor, Neighborhood Watch coordinator: A neighbor has reported that there is a pit bull mix wandering loose in the vicinity of Forest Hill Park. The animal is a male, with butterscotch colored fur and has a red collar which lacks tags. The animal appears to be friendly but please exercise [...]
Tree Steward Program begins Spring Semester for Richmond residents interested in learning about proper tree care. The classes will take place on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning February 9 at Round House in Byrd Park The City of Richmond boasts one of the top urban forests in the country, and the [...]
