The fusion taco truck Boka Tako that has been getting some press in the area and has been hitting Twitter hard is going to make an appearance at the South of the James Farmer’s Market this Saturday. Saw this on their Twitter and as a comment on Richmond.com. We have at least 3 sets of [...]
Style Weekly takes a look at fried chicken in the RVA are and two Southbank spots made the cut. Surprisingly I haven’t had either. First up is Paradise Diner in Stratford Hills; This experience is chicken in two parts. First, and my favorite, comes the half-bird adventure. Designated as Maryland fried chicken on the diner’s [...]
As usual Riverside Drive will be closed from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the 5100 and 5200 blocks (the area between Prince Arthur and Evelyn Byrd), and also in the 5500 block (from New Kent to Breckenridge on the other side of the railroad bridge). This closure is sponsored by the Westover Hills Neighborhood [...]
Buddy the dog needs a better home than I can give him. He’s very lively, friendly and loving, but he needs a young, active family to match his new-found energy. He is a mixed breed dog, rescued from New Kent county this winter. He weighs about 50 pounds and has recovered from the health problems [...]
Tuesday, June 29 is the last meeting for the summer of the Woodland Heights Civic Association. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Woodland Heights Baptist Church. Representatives from Parks and Recreation and the police as well as the area’s councilman will also attend. Items that will be discussed include problems at Fonticello Park [...]
From RFDVA Twitter; Units working a water rescue incident at 42nd and Riverside Dr. 1 patient removed from the river. Richmond Police is handling investigation. Did anyone see anything on the evening news?
Forwarded to me by Shannon, the Forest Hill Neighborhood Watch Coordinator. The incidents below took place in Woodland Heights; Last Thursday (6/24) morning my husband saw a blue Geo Tracker with a trailer behind it driving through the alley behind our house at about 6:20 am (Riverside between 29th and 30th). He called the police, [...]
From Jamie on the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group; “I just got a call from a gentleman who is in forest hill park now and has found 2 small dogs which are obviously someone’s pets (one’s “fixed” and another a chihuahua type). If this sounds like your animals- please call 439-3887. He is going to call [...]
Sorry for not getting this out before many of you left for work.
From Dana on Woodland Heights Yahoo Group; Injured male pitbull, red, maybe less than a year old, non-neutered, lying in path, possibly hit by car. Alive, dazed, possibly broken back leg. Neighbor is giving limited veterinary attention to him. Will post more when more is known. No collar. Reedy Creek canoe entrance. Clara Winstead is [...]
This is cool, way cool and went up on the 25th. Called Yarn Bombing by some Knit Graffitti by others but we know the artist of this work is The Knitorious M.E.G.. She was interviewed by Yarnbombing and part of the interview was picked up by RVA Mag early this month (read the Yarnbombing for [...]
Just a reminder that H&H is on Twitter @hillsheights. I don’t have a fancy-pants phone so if I am not on my computer it might take me a little while to respond. Also there is the Hills and Heights Group on Flickr as seen above. Join the group and add your photos. Currently there are [...]
Straight from the Forest Hill Neighborhood Association. There are plans to convert the Mercedes repair shop at 46th and Forest Hill to a fast food restaurant that will serve pizza and ice cream. The FHNA is seeking your input on this development so that we may more effectively communicate with both the business owner and [...]
From the press release; A group of young Richmonders and Legend Brewing Company are pleased to announce “Gulf Give RVA,” a benefit concert on Thursday July 15, 2010 at Legend Brewing Company. Proceeds from the benefit will go directly to the Gulf Restoration Network, a diverse 15-year old environmental non-profit network of local, regional and [...]
The Friends of Forest Hill Park will have a meeting on Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stone House. We will discuss ongoing landscaping projects, introduce opportunities for volunteering, meet the new Junior Board, and hear all about Sunday in the Park.
Chris who lives on the 5000 block of Caledonia found a 10 month weeks (I was in a rush to get to the pool) tabby-kitten in a tree in the backyard. The kitten is down now and since he is already litter-box trained signs point to him being a pet. If you are missing a [...]
Details from Lt. John O’Kleaskey including descriptions; Last night there were two Robberies within minutes of each in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. At this time we believe both crimes were committed by the same two individuals who were armed with a black handgun. We are asking that members of the community to please do their [...]
From the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club Dear Sierra Club members and friends: Join us for Hands Across the Sand in Richmond on Saturday, June 26 at 11 AM. Hands Across the Sand is a participatory event against offshore drilling and supporting clean energy. Hands Across the Sand events is being staged across Virginia [...]
The hits keep coming. Details from the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group, these incidents took place last night; My neighbor was held up at gunpoint while walking on W. 31st at Chesterfield, this evening at about 10:05 PM. Two young black males, wearing black, one with a navy ski mask, stopped my friend and asked for [...]
I saw this on Oregon Hill and knew we have more than our share of mountain biking families on the southbank. From the James River Association announcement; Virginia Outside is holding a kids mountain bike benefit day at Belle Isle on June 26th from 9:00 am-11:00 am. Come out and enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding [...]
Many neighbors are alarmed that the 48 hours convenience store at Prince Arthur and Forest Hill Avenue has been robbed twice in just 17 hours. Our sector leader, Lieutenant John O’Kleasky, had good insight into the situation. He echoes many of the commenters from our earlier post that the owners could do many things to [...]
File this under unsubstantiated rumor but I have been told that the Mercedes Repair shop located at 46th and Forest Hill is being converted to a fast food place (not eat in) that will serve pizza and ice cream. Anybody else know anything? Would that be a good fit for the hood?
Nothing earthshaking and certainly nothing we don’t already know from Style Weekly but it is nice to see some press. Change has also taken place across the river at Forest Hill Park. The weekly farmers’ market is drawing crowds here, but there are quieter pleasures, too. The newer of the two parks, Forest Hill became [...]
In the effort to provide you the cutting edge news you crave I want to let you know it is hot. It was hot yesterday and will be hot for the next week. You have several options, join a pool, go to the river, complain, or head to one of the free city pools listed [...]
Just 17 hours after being robbed on Monday the 48 Hours Store was robbed yesterday. Nothing like reading about an armed robbery in the middle of the day, across from a school, not to mention a few blocks from my own house to start a day of right. RTD; The latest robbery at the 48 [...]
