I’ve received a couple of emails about the origin of some clear cutting that has occurred in a couple spots on Riverside Drive. The picture below was taken at Riverside near Evelyn Byrd. I checked with Kathy Graziano’s office and the work was authorized by Parks Department. Just in case you were curious.
[singlepic id=988 w=320 h=240 float=none] A large crowd showed up for the opening of the 61 year old Westover Hills Branch Library which re-opened today after a $800,000 renovation. More pictures courtesy David Hathcock
From the daily crime report; 3rd Precinct ROBBERY 12/3/10 9:55 p.m. 800 block of Westover Hills Boulevard A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.
Today is the last day to score some great items in the Patrick Henry Online Auction. There are still some items with no bids including great art, portraits and items for the house.
Previous H&H story.
The river crested at 11 feet yesterday and Phil Riggan of James River News Hub captured the image below of the driftwood ship we showed off earlier.
I missed this earlier but a reader (thanks Marsha) clued me in. From RTD; Four people were taken into custody this morning after Richmond police spotted a vehicle that had been stolen in a carjacking and pursued it from downtown to South Richmond. No injuries were reported in the carjacking or the pursuit, which police [...]
Recieved word on two projects in Forest Hill Park. One is the ongoing path repair and the other is some work to get rid of invasive plants. First up the path work. City contractors are working on the access road pedestrian trail north of the dam at Forest Hill Lake to repair damage that dates [...]
Lunch Porter, formerly Savor (I wonder how long I should keep saying that?), is hosting an event on Saturday that will allow you to sample 20+ wines, snack on hors d’oeuvres and buy wares from local artisans. Richmond Magazine.com has a nice write up of the event, including a quote from chef/owner Ellie Basch. “We wanted [...]
The last South of the James Farmers’ Market is this weekend in Forest Hill Park. Before you break out the mourning clothes remember you will still be able to get some items at the Winter Farmers’ Market that will start up next weekend. The Winter Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [...]
The local SPCA has two offers that might interest the pet lovers in our neighborhood. They are offering 2 for 1 pet adoption for adult cats and/or if you adopt a pet and pay extra Santa will deliver the new family member. Please never give a pet as a gift without doing your research both [...]
Wayne Goodman avid cyclist and volunteer trail builder was injured in the park on September 18th. In a freak accident he severely damaged his spine and is currently recovering at VCU Medical Center’s spinal cord rehabilitation unit. This weekend Richmond-MORE is asking for folks to join them in Forest Hill Park to help out a friend [...]
Floor plan
Phil Riggan takes a hard look at the recent changes that occurred in the Parks and Recreation department. After dissecting many of the stories that have been written about J.R. Pope’s departure as director of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, I’ve found many inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the comments, assumptions and allegations [...]
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