Kathy Graziano’s 4th District Update is now ready for perusal (Sept 09 Newsletter). In my mind the most important bit of news is the announcement of the district meeting to be held on a Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:00 pm at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Mayor Dwight Jones and Superintendent Yvonne Brandon will both be [...]
The incident occurred on Thursday on the 300 block of West 29th and was reported on the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group. A saw was used to cut most of the way through the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe while going after the catalytic converter on a Toyota pickup. Police said, they are going after them [...]
The last game of the year is for all the marbles. Just across the river at U of R Stadium the Richmond Kickers will be taking on the Charlotte Eagles for the USL-2 championship. Kickoff is at 8 and tickets cost $15, get out there and support your local team. If you can’t make it [...]
In my random internet stumblings I ran across local artist Will Goodwin’s blog and his painting below of Crossroads. He has another one of our local coffee joint on the website and some other fine works. Make sure and check him out. [singlepic id=283 w=420 h=340 float=] This is one in a series entitled “Painting [...]
Big thanks to John M. at Church Hill People News for this post from which I learned about Redlining Richmond. “Redlining Richmond” is the work of the Digital Scholarship Lab at the University of Richmond. They have put online The Residential Security Map for Richmond which graded the Richmond neighborhoods from A to D on [...]
Once a week resident Thomas Scott sends us a photo taken in the neighborhood. More of his stunning photographs at the blog Punch Photo and an online portfolio Thomas Scott Photography. Click on the image to see full size. [singlepic id=280 w=420 h=340 float=] Forest Hill Park Slideshow with all the past Photos of the [...]
Immerse yourself in the Victorian era obsession of death, mourning and the afterlife during Maymont’s “Mourning Obsessions” on Saturday, October 24 from 5 – 7 p.m. Maymont Mansion is the setting for this unique tour focusing on the customs, beliefs and macabre memorabilia associated with a loved one’s passing in the 19th century. “Mourning Obsessions” [...]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m. (Would be held Monday, Sept. 7, but changed for Holiday ) Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
You can now access current meeting audios on the City Clerk’s webpage. Once you are on the site look under the heading “Meeting Audios.” Audios should be uploaded the day after the meeting. Try it when you get a chance at: http://www.richmondgov.com/citizen/city_gov/meetings/meetings_clerk.aspx. The goal was to make the site a bit more user-friendly.
From the RPS website. When parents register their children for school, don’t forget: Proof of current address Withdrawal papers and transcript from former school Last report card Birth certificate (original copy) Social Security card (original copy) Immunization record (current) School Entrance Health Form (MCH 213 F Revised 4/07) Current Individual Education Plan (IEP) for Exceptional [...]
Do you have a business in Westover Hills? Have you been to a merchants association meeting? Next week is your chance to attend the Westover Hills Merchants Association at 7:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at McArthur Communications Inc., 1212 Westover Hills Blvd.
Latest update from David Hathcock: You don’t have to have a hurricane to have a flood. The rain over the weekend caused serious flooding at Forest Hill Lake. Even though the 71 year old control valve was open, the water rose to such a level that it overflowed the top of the dam/causeway. You can [...]
As well as all the goodness above there is going to be a coffee raffle ($1.00/ticket), big burlap coffee sacks for $1 and other fun possibly even a game or two. The Blanchard Coffee Lab is on the bottom floor closer to The Forest than the regular entrance on the alley side of the Antiques [...]
From the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group we learn that on Friday night around 12:30 a.m. two pitbull mixes attacked and killed a cat on 26th Street between Semmes and Springhill. The dogs appear to match the descripton of the dogs we posted about here. It is unknown at this time whether or not Animal Control [...]
The sounds of bagpipes Saturday night perplexed some neighbors enough to go investigate, leading them to the second annual Ride for Jim Block Party on the 5000 block of Caledonia. Delicious barbecue was served up by the kind folks at Q Barbecue, and neighbors gathered to socialize in the rain-dampened streets while listening to a [...]
The following has been posted to both the Woodland Heights and Reedy Creek Yahoo groups. Just a heads up on an upcoming situation. I have learned (thanks to Stu Harlowe for the vigilance in scoping the microscopic classified ads) that S&K Mini Mart at the corner of Forest Hill & Dundee has applied for an [...]
Richmond Multicultural Day is scheduled for August 29th at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church. The event is sponsored by the Africa Warmth Corporation, a non-profit, and is a festival of arts and cultures as part of the mission of promoting appreciation for cultural diversity. The free event runs from 9 am to 10 pm, and includes [...]
From the Richmond City of Department Utilities: Due to a water main break, the east and west bound lanes of Jahnke Road near the Spruance Road intersection will be closed to traffic until 12midnight. Detours will be clearly posted and marked. Motorist are asked to proceed with caution around the construction area.
From Crime Watch captain Noah Rogers: Please exercise caution when using the trails along the river ie. “the Buttermilk Trail”. I have received reports of several aggressive dogs running at large along the river. Today (Thursday night) at approximately 6:15 p.m. I came into contact with 2 dogs while walking my dog on the Buttermilk [...]
From Dan on behalf of Bob and Val posted to the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group: Please be advised there was a daylight burglary (between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) in the 2700 block of Hillcrest Road on Thursday, August 13th. Entry was through the front door which was jimmied open using a prybar or tire [...]
The Richmond Free Clinic Consortium is offering free back-to-school physicals and vaccinations Friday, Aug. 21 to children that are uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid. This is only for elementary school aged children. For more details including locations go to RTD. Thanks goes out to the the health professionals that are donating their services.
From Noah Rogers our local crimewatch captain: A backpack was stolen off the front porch of a residence located in 4200 block of Smithdeal Avenue. Smithdeal Avenue intersects with 42nd Street near the entrance to Forest Hill Park. The theft occurred sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on 8/16/09. The backpack is a Lowe [...]
RTD is reporting that the latest robbery committed by an armed man riding a bike, has helped the police to identify who’s committing them.They are unsure if this is the same robber who hit in Woodland Heights recently. The most recent robbery at the Communities at Southwood occurred yesterday about 1:20 a.m. and helped police [...]
Ted Johnson the chef owner of Mezzanine restaurant comes across the river to the South of the James Farmer’s Market has this to say. “I think it’s a huge plus to any city to have people recognize … where your food [is] coming from,” Johnson said, “and to support the local economy and the farmers [...]
