From RTD; Shotgun-toting robbers struck again this morning at a McDonald’s in South Richmond. No injuries were reported in the latest heist at the restaurant in the 6800 block of Forest Hill Avenue, a frequent target of robbers. Today’s robbery was reported at 6:06 a.m. (12/14) and involved two black males, according to witnesses. They [...]
From Westover Hills Stray Watch; Around 7:30, someone reported a mid-size, short-hair black-and-white dog going through the alley between the 4800 block of Riverside Dr. and Evelyn Byrd near Prince George. The dog seemed to have no collar and was limping, but was able to run away when approached. If you think you may know [...]
From RPS: All afterschool activities have been cancelled for today–Monday, December 13.
A simple gift can make a difference and local businesses are helping by collecting toys for children. Collections will be taken until the 16th. I grabbed this list from the Toys for Tots website. I may have missed some locals as sometimes my map skills are lacking, let me know and I’ll add them. The [...]
3rd Precinct BURGLARY 12/10/10 — 12/11/10 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 2800 block of Semmes Avenue An unknown person(s) broke into a shed and stole a generator and leaf blower. 3rd Precinct THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 12/9/10 – 12/10/10 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 4000 block of Dunston Avenue An unknown person broke into a [...]
Richmond.com has continued it’s series of Foodie interviews. A few weeks back Kendra Morris gave us some love. This week it’s Jon Nelson who reviews restaurants for Richmond.com describing a perfect day of meals. My day starts on Friday at 5 p.m. We hit Once Upon a Vine South for wine and beer tasting—it is the [...]
Friday night someone stole a large plastic light up snowman and a smaller gingerbread man from the 1500 block of Cedar Lane. If you see Frostie tossed somewhere, post here and keep your eye out on your own decorations. Tis the season.
From RTD; The former treasurer for the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is suing former board member Reggie Malone for defamation over comments he made about bookkeeping, and she’s seeking $850,000 in damages. The lawsuit filed by Mary Susan Martin, who was a member of the public charter school’s board of directors until [...]
From SpringhillRVA; Emergency Neighborhood Meeting Tomorrow We have a new house and some renovations planned to take place on the 600 block of W. 19th Street. The contractor/owner is interested in meeting with the neighborhood before he submits his proposals to the city. This is our chance to request modification/revisions. Plan to meet at the [...]
I started a list the day after Thanksgiving of locals that could offer quality Christmas gifts. There were some additions in the comments so I wanted to post the list again and ask for more ideas. Remember all merchants are posted in no particular order. What are some other locals I missed? Check out the [...]
Sausage Craft will be offering samples of their artisanal sausage tonight from 5 – 8 p.m. at Once Upon a Vine along with the usual adult beverages. One of the Sausage Craft owners lives in the hood so this is a local event all around.(Richmond Biz Sense Profile on SC) In addition to the Sierra [...]
Seen on JRNH; Join Jess Barton and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at Pony Pasture Saturday from 9:30 to noon for a cleanup: This holiday season you can help restore and replenish the riparian forest at Pony Pasture Rapids Park. Volunteers will have the joy of ripping out some invasive English Ivy and Vinca vines that are strangling and [...]
From Craig’s List; Her name is Cali, she is a medium sized yellow lab mix, a little over a year old and in the ball park of 5o lbs. She has a green collar without tags. Ironically they were ordered yesterday! She has a microchip. She was last seen playing with her “friend” in their [...]
Kelly Elias is the 4th & 5th grade teacher at the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts and heads up the Lunch Date with the Future Program and is looking for a little help from the community. They have an upcoming lunch event on 12/17 at 12:30 p.m. and still have 5-6 openings for community [...]
There were a dozen fires in the Richmond area yesterday including a 3 acre blaze behind Thompson Middle School on Forest Hill Avenue. NBC12 had a story on it last night.
From VDOT; Both the Riverside Drive ramps on the south end of the bridge will be closed from 10 a.m. Dec. 6, 2010 through June 2012. Directional signs have been placed along the detour routes. The detours will be as follows: Detour map (pdf) Huguenot Road to Riverside Drive • Huguenot Road to Old Spring Road [...]
The Winter Farmers’ Market kicks off this Saturday at 4910 Forest Hill Avenue in the field next to the Blockbuster. I was able to grab a list of vendors from the Market Umbrella Facebook page. The forecast is looking much warmer for the weekend, high of 50. Art & Craft vendors: Amelia Soap & Herb [...]
The Southampton Citizens Association meets at the Southampton Recreation Center at 3201 Chellowe Road Tuesday Dec. 14th for their Holiday Social. The meetings start at 7:15 and are always open to the public. Typically the association meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month but due to the holidays has moved this meeting up.
From the Daily Police Report; 3rd Precinct THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 12/6/10 – 12/7/10 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. 3631 Wakefield Road A GPS system was taken from an unlocked vehicle. 3rd Precinct THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 12/6/10 – 12/7/10 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. 3925 Stratford Road A GPS system was taken from an [...]
[singlepic id=995 w=420 h=340 float=none] More than 65 parents, children, teachers and staff attended the December 7 Fourth District Schools Open House at Southampton Elementary School. The event was the idea of Fourth District Council Member Kathy Graziano and Fourth District School Board Member Adria Graham Scott, and was designed to give the three elementary schools [...]
From RTD; Graziano, who represents the 4th District, would not comment, but several members said Tuesday that she is expected to remain as president for 2011 and 2012, with Robertson, of the 6th District, continuing as vice president. Led by Graziano and Robertson, the council has enjoyed mostly harmonious relations with Mayor Dwight C. Jones [...]
A little out of our territory over by the VA Hospital in the Chestervale neighborhood but it’s still Southside and way back in the day I rocked my Talking Heads shirt and rode a Lance Mountain “future primitive”.
Fill out this survey to help out Richmond Public School implement a 5-year plan. The Richmond Public Schools has begun an ambitious project to create an actionable, long-range strategic plan. We held a series of summits to gather input from the community and our superintendent, Dr. Yvonne Brandon, invited a team comprised of a broad [...]
Friends of James River Parks are working to get the plate above approved but need more people to sign up for the plate. Right now they have 163 signed up but need 350 by January 1st. It costs just $25 ($35 for a vanity). Applications and online payment at the Friends of James River Parks.
