I hope to post more goings-ons at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, but if you want first-hand information about the progress of the new charter school you’re opportunity is this Thursday, April 2, 8pm.
You may have seen my name pop up on some of the articles for Hills and Heights and I thought I’d introduce myself. My name is Page Hayes and I’ve been a long-time reader of H&H. Once my husband, Richard, started running the blog, I found it impossible to not be sucked into its vortex!
Richmond Public Schools will be on Spring Break April 6-10th and I’m already starting to panic about how the kid and I are going to keep ourselves entertained. I’ve been praying to the weather gods that it’s warm and sunny that week and I’m also checking out all the great events that Maymont is hosting [...]
The next meeting of the Friends of Forest Hill Park will be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stone House. Topics will include the Reedy Creek Coalition’s watershed project, the Patrick Henry Charter School and its planned use of the park, and the lake restoration project. We will also be signing [...]
Richmond Police have released the following statement: The Richmond Police Department has in custody one of the suspects believed responsible for a shooting that occurred on the 100 block of East 33rd Street last week. Roosevelt Byrd, 20, of the 00 block of East 31st Street surrendered to police without incident. Byrd has been charged [...]
Toddler Story Time; Happy Lucky Combo at O’Toole’s; JROC Meeting; Book Babies ; Preschool Story Time; Arbor Day Event at Carillon; Lincoln’s Walk in Richmond; Westover Hills Library Advisory Group; Richmond Kickers First Game; MORE…
Have you checked out the Westover Hills branch of the Public Library lately? When I started to cut my spending, the first thing to go was book purchases. Why buy when I could go online, place a hold on a book and then go pick it up from my local branch? They’ll transport a book [...]
An alert from the Department of Public Utilities: RICHMOND, VA—Beginning Monday, March 30 through Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be closing Semmes Avenue between Forest Hill Avenue and 34th Street for repair of a broken water main valve. Both northbound [...]
Local business Riverside Outfitters made the news on NBC 12. Didn’t see it live but on the website there is a quick bit about the Outfitters. Riverside Outfitters among other services, offer raft trips down the James and launched their first trip of the season this past Saturday and are hopeful for a good season. [...]
Parents of young children will tell you that on a rainy day, there’s nothing quite like an indoor playground for relieving some pent up energy. As a mom, I’ve always worried that they were breeding grounds for all sorts of bacteria. NBC12 ‘s Restaurant Report selected three locations, including “a Chic-fil-a in the city”, which [...]
Loyal readers already knew about the upcoming lake restoration but now the RTD has a few more detailsincluding the cost, $1.7 million. The Friends of Forest Hill Park will have more details at their monthly meeting next Tuesday. Details posted here. The lake, created more than a century ago when the park was part of [...]
Some drivers are unhappy to find that tolls add up quickly if an EZ-pass isn’t detected or if you use the fast lanes without the pass. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – After several months of operation, drivers using the fast toll lanes on the Powhite Parkway are now starting to deal with the consequences of [...]
I have gotten lazy about posting the weekly shows at Plaza Bowl, even though every time I go I have a blast. What’s not to like about music, cheap beer and duckpins? Despite my slackitude I have been keeping an eye on what is going on, so it is nice to read an article in [...]
Rescuers spent a good part of Wednesday pulling a worker out of a trench in a south Richmond neighborhood. Fortunately plumber James Carneal was successfully removed his premature burial. The neighbors however are now wondering when the man eating hole will go away. From the RTD; Carneal’s rescue occurred only after specially trained firefighters — [...]
From the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group This year in March and April, the Berryman Center, under the direction of Reverend Louis A. Collins III, has embarked on a mission to transform and enhance its existing programs. Primary among them is its food distribution program, the basis of which is its food pantry. They are in [...]
Police are seeking suspects Roosevelt Byrd and Khadim Taylor in the shooting on 100 block of East 33rd Street. Byrd, 20, of the 1st block of East 31st Street, is a black male, five feet nine inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. Taylor, 22, of the 100 block of West Blake Lane, is a black [...]
An advisory from Lieutenant Scott C. Booth, Third Precinct, Sector 312. Members of the Forest Hill and Westover Hills Neighborhoods: There have been several thefts from autos in the last few weeks, mostly occurring along Riverside Drive and the Reedy Creek Access. Please get the word out—lock your car doors and keep valuables out of [...]
Are you a little obsessive about coffee? Always wondered about the roasting process? Blanchard’s Coffee is launching their brand new Coffee Lab which will offer a variety of classes about roasting and brewing our favorite bean.
Local southside business Scoot Richmond is partnering up with Partnership for Smarter Growth to give away a 2009 scooter on Sunday, May 17th, 2009, at the Rockett’s Landing Triathalon. Tickets are $5.00 can be purchased now and will help PSG raise $10,000 for the grassroots movement for a more sustainable region. Thanks to John.m and [...]
Did you catch this? Style Weekly is reporting that the RPS School Board passed a new provision that says “board members must sign an agreement to ‘uphold and support the decisions of the majority of the board once a decision is made’ and to ‘maintain fidelity’ to the School Board in contact with the media.” Is [...]
Test your knowledge of Richmond’s 400 year history. Take the I Know Richmond Quiz 3.0 and earn a free admission pass to the Valentine History Center or a ticket for an Historic Richmond walking tour! I had never seen this before stumbling on it at River City News but being a history geek was excited [...]
Local artist Dan Mouer, resident of Woodland Heights has a show at Artspace whose photos include local haunts Crossroads and the now shuttered Ms. Hathaway’s Cafe. The show will open on March 27th and will be running through April 19th. The official Opening Reception is Friday and will feature music by Gypsy Roots.
From the RTD we learn; Officials from the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration will hold a public listening session today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, 9211 Forest Hill Ave., Suite 200, Richmond. The meeting is part of the quadrennial federal review of the region’s transportation [...]
It’s awhile until it happens but earlier this week I received an email outlining the James River Run-Off Run Down, register now to ensure your spot. On July 11, 2009, river enthusiasts from across the Commonwealth will cover small sections of the James River such that, taken in concert, the entire length of the James [...]
