From RTD; Del. G. Manoli Loupassi, R-Richmond, has asked Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to address questions related to funding for the public charter school. He’s the latest in a string of politicians who are lining up behind the school, which would be the sole public elementary charter school in the state if it opens as [...]
Saw this morning from RVAbargains tweet; Bella Vino in Stony Point FP closing – wine 25% off, all else (cheese/cigars/wine racks/art) 40% off Also this weekend I noticed that Private Stock Cigar & Wine Company in Stratford Hills had closed up shop. The sign on the door said “Closed for Inventory” but unless they took [...]
Official City Press Release; COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY Richmond City Council proposes 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend (Richmond , Virginia) – Today, four proposed options for a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate were introduced during the scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The proposed options [...]
Nothing new just some more press from the blog Richmond BizSense.com on the fact that Blanchard’s will be in Martin’s after the Ukropocalypse. But for at least one local business, it’s pretty much business as usual when it comes to its relationship with the grocery chain. Blanchard’s Coffee, located on Forest Hill Avenue near Westover [...]
From Utilibuddy Twitter; Alternating lanes of Riverside between W. 24th and Westover Hills to close March 8-16 while we trim back tree branches in power lines.
Check out what Tim of local blogE.A.T has to say about one of the vendors at our Winter Farmer’s Market. Another amazing find at the Forest Hill Farmers Market this past Saturday, Sullivans Pond Farm or otherwise known as Bonneyclabber Cheese Company. We purchased an Isabel-Chesapeake Blue which is a pasturized goats milk cheese. 3 [...]
Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts will be holding it’s first lottery March 11, at 7pm as they received more than 250 applications for roughly 150 spots. The lottery is open to the public. The school also announced the breakdown of grades: K – 3 classes 1st – 2 classes 2nd – 2 classes [...]
Boulevardizen has the story and more photos but it appears that the spirits were not pleased with the attempts to be captured at the Pump House today. They took their vengence by trying to take an SUV back with them through a sinkhole. This means either SUVs come from the other side or the roads [...]
Email Received this morning; A young male dog was on our front porch on Clarence street, which is behind Westover Hills Elementary, this morning- possibly all night long. He’s a hound of some variety. He recognized a leash right away and warmed up to us pretty quickly, so I’m fairly certain this is someone’s pet. [...]
Get on the bus Gus and get your fresh food. The bus will be there until 6 pm. Head to their Facebook page for the full list of products we picked up some apples and breakfast sausage. The weather is suppose to be even better tomorrow and the Winter Farmer’s Market in the Blanchard’s parking [...]
Yeah I know that the article orignally ran way back in January but it is still a good read. Click on the picture to see and learn more about the house. Thanks to John M. at CHPN for sending me the link in January.
It is Friday and that means it is time to head on over to Once Upon a Vine after work and try some new wine and/or beer. Sampling from 5 p.m. to 8. On the beer side, Stephen from Brown tasting Magner’s Cider, Legend Hopfest, Victory Helios, Redhook Treblehook, Heavy Seas Siren Noir, and Southern [...]
A Westover Hills resident sent this to the association and now I am sharing it with you. Sometime last Thursday, during the day, someone wrenched the copper gutter off of the front of our house. I noticed it when I returned home from work. I called the 3rd District Police Dept. They took the report [...]
From the folks at Good Shepherd; The Good Shepherd Episcopal School installed Charles Britton as Head of School on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Good Shepherd has been educating children in the community for 39 years from Preschool through Eighth Grade. Good Shepherd is an affordable VAIS accredited private school option with a great sense of [...]
Ross of RVAnews has published a “Guide to Drinking Beer in the City“. I have had a beer in all but one and his descriptions are accurate. Check out the comments for some other spots that were left off. Beyond the obvious Capital City Ale House one of the gems left off is Caliente. Below [...]
This one snuck up on me or I would have posted it earlier. Thanks to Modern Atelier since I saw the reminder on her blog. Spring Bada-Bing is awesome and if you are a vendor you have a good chance of taking my money since I always end up spending a bit. You need to [...]
I haven’t had a chance to check it out thoroughly yet and probably won’t today. Let me know what you think. At first glance looks much better. Richmond Public School Website
RTD: City Councilman E. Martin Jewell is stepping up to the plate for Richmond’s first charter school. The Fifth District representative sent a letter to School Board Chairwoman Kimberly Bridges on Saturday expressing his “deep concern” over lingering issues that could prevent the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts from opening in July. He [...]
Please join the Richmond Public Library and the Richmond Public Schools Arts And Humanities Center as we celebrate the creativity of artists & musicians from Richmond Public Schools. During March, the Westover Hills Library will exhibit original artwork by students from neighborhood schools and the Thompson Middle School Choir will perform during the opening reception. [...]
The Foundation for Paranormal Research will attempt to “capture and contain” ghosts, etc., at the Pump House in an event from 10:30 am to 12 on Saturday, March 6. The event is open to the public and the press and cameras are welcome. The Pump House is located just north of the Boulevard Bridge. Full [...]
If you have been wondering who was responsible for the new trees that are going up along Semmes Avenue wonder no more I found the answer on the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group; I hope everyone has seen the new trees, sporting green watering bags, being planted along Semmes Ave by True Timber.
Tricycle Gardens is building a community garden and could use a hand. If you have a shovel or pick, please bring it and get dirty at the corner of 9th & Bainbridge in Old Manchester. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am-1pm. They will also be doing some extra work on Saturday March 6th & 13th [...]
RVAnews writer Chris Dovi has this to say: If any question remains regarding Gov. Bob McDonnell’s commitment to Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, his plan to personally host a fundraiser for the city’s first charter school should dispel all doubts. Officials with the school confirm that McDonnell, along with delegates John M. O’Bannon [...]
Today is Dr. Suess‘ birthday and in his honor it is also Read Across America Day. The Richmond Police are doing their part by having volunteers read at schools across the city. The volunteers will be reading at Westover Hills Elementary today, Southampton on Monday, and G.H. Reid on Tuesday. Check out the Richmond Police [...]
Both the questions on Richmond.com’s Why Richmond, Why?!? are relevant to good chunk of the Hills and Heights hoods. Question 1 is on why does the Nickel bridge closed during storms. I don’t think anyone will be surprised with the answer. Quick answer it is a narrow bridge that can quickly become dangerous. The second [...]
