From the Richmond Tree Stewards we are reminded that the new trees in our area are sensitive to the dry weather. If the city planted or one you planted a tree yourself please make sure it is getting enough water. Yesterday’s (Tuesday) rain was a welcome relief to many young trees, but they will need [...]
Effective July 1, customers of the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities will see changes in their utility rates. Rate increases in natural gas, water, wastewater, as well as adjustments in water and wastewater connection fees were adopted by Richmond City Council on May 23. From City DPU press release:
Once again Phil “Mr. James” Riggan clued me into a river event. This time he let’s us all know about a three-hour innertube float down the James Saturday afternoon from Main Area West to Reedy Creek sponsored by James River Park. The tubers will meet in the Reedy Creek lot at 2 p.m. and expect [...]
You Want the Bayou??………see Jazzbo’s. Jazzbo’s Rollin’ Gumbo and Catering is legit gumbo, jambalaya, salsa, pesto, and catfish po boy (made only with fresh seafood from P.T. Hastings). Jamie Dickerson is the Chef-Proprietor along with partner Molly Buford.
Scott and his partner after living in Church Hill for 7.5 years in the same place have decided to look for another house to rent. He is looking for a spot in Forest Hill and has developed a comprehensive list (transcribed below) of what he is looking for in a new home. So I’m putting [...]
Road Holland makes some dynamite cycling gear that isn’t the skin tight jerseys most people equate with cyclists. One of the partners lives in the H&H area and is active in the cycling community, Richard Grossman, so it was nice to see this morning’s write up in the Richmond BizSense.com. If you want to upgrade [...]
Saunders Brother’s Orchard showed at the Market on Saturday and brought with them a plethora of gorgeous peaches in two varieties. I choose a small bushel of about 8-10 white peaches for the blushing-pink flesh and juicy, sweet flavor. For the topper, I headed back home for fresh lavender from the garden. Everyone has their [...]
Venture Richmond will be closing Belle Isle and the parking lot on Tredegar Sunday July 3rd 5 p.m. the July 4th for the big Fireworks on James that will be happening on July 3rd. The fireworks will be launched from Belle Isle so obviously can’t have people in the area. Brown’s Island the official recommended [...]
Two incidents that were reported to the Westover Hills Crime Watch Captain, Elizabeth Roderick. 4918 New Kent Road I wanted to tell you about a frightening incident this morning. Between 10:05 and 10:15 this morning Monday June 27, 2011, I went out and opened my house side garage door, I left the key in the [...]
From today’s RPD crime report: 3rd Precinct THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 6/27/11 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 7300 block of Riverside Drive An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a GPS unit. Also received an email yesterday from Ashley our Saturday Basket author that her friends on W. 46th had a trailer stolen out [...]
Jason Guard of Caramelized OpiNIONS and Byrd Park has an extensive post on the wonders of TaZa. He hits all the things I love about the place, the coffee, the pastry, the chocolate and the ice cream. Give it a read and more importantly check out the shop and support local business. Not on the [...]
This weekend I was driving through the Stratford Hills Shopping Center and I saw the moving trucks next to Benny’s. The signage is down and the sweet smell of smoking pork no longer wafts across the parking lot. According to Bon Air Buzz the new Benny’s will have a grand opening on July 6th at [...]
I’m sure you’ve read about the $60.3 million that RMA has promised the city of Richmond. RTD has a discussion on what some city council people think should happen to the money. Let’s play a little game where somehow magically all the money was going to be spent in the H&H area. What projects or [...]
The James River Splash and Dash is a competitive tube race which will take place on July 9, 2011 in Richmond’s Belle Isle area. Participants will complete a 2-mile trail run on Belle Isle followed by a 1/3 mile flatwater tube paddle (swim on the tube) across the James…tubes will be provided by JRA (James [...]
The dogs were named Thelma and Louise. Although I joke it could have been tragic if a child had been in the intersection. From RTD; For starters, the dogs were not driving. They were apparently just innocent passengers when their human forgot to properly put the car in park at a South Richmond convenience store, [...]
A Pimm’s Cup is to Wimbledon what a mint julep is to the Kentucky Derby. Produced in Great Britain with a low alcohol content (25% by volume) this is the perfect drink to help use up some of those cucumbers that are taking over your garden right about now.
From CraigsList; Lost on June 21st between 3pm and 7pm, I was helping out a friend and took it off because I didn’t want to ruin it in the water. My favorite necklace, and I can’t find another one like it. Please return it! I’ll pay you for it. Location: 42nd St River. Its a [...]
Assessment notices should be hitting your mailbox any day now. If you feel that the assessment is out of whack you can appeal to have it changed. I have heard in the past that this can be a bit of a crap shoot but I’ve never done so I’ll leave the commentary to those that [...]
From the Westover Hills Straywatch we have news of one cat gone astray and dog who has found his way home. Some of you may have noticed signs around the neighborhood about a lost cat named “Rhett Butler.” He is a black male cat with white feet, white chest, and distinctive mustache. If you see [...]
Partnerships can be a wonderful thing, especially when there is a subtle synergy that just seems to happen on its own. Bonny Rike, proprietor of the 2 Dye 4 clothing company found that the mint green background of the Snider Brothers bus allows for a great backdrop for her multi-colored tie-dye creations. So, you [...]
We’ve known from all the comments on this post and this one, that not everyone was on board with the proposed changes to Forest Hill Ave. This week Style Weekly talks with the various players in the road drama including former city planning director Rachel Flynn, Kathy Graziano, and Clare Novak who lives near Forest [...]
Posted yesterday (6/21) to Craig’s List: Our beautiful Lily dug under the fence this morning and is now missing. Her collar came off in the process, so she has no tags. She is a 10yr old bloodhound with a large follicular cyst on her hide area. She is very friendly but does not look where [...]
Both RTD and Richmond Magazine.com have stories on the latest tiff between the school board and the Patrick Henry board. It will come as no surprise that the Richmond Magazine story by Chris Dovi is the better written one and actually takes a look at the central problem between the two boards, communication. At issue now [...]
