The Richmond IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) are raising money for victims of a local trailer park that was flooded earlier this week. On the website it isn’t made clear but after communicating with IWW the recipient of the funds plans to distribute the money among the victims of the flooding. From the IWW website; One of [...]
Those of us near railroad tracks may eventually be living in a much more quiet world. Anyone that lives within a mile or so of the railroad crossing at Jahnke road is familiar with the blare of the 18 CSX and 6 Amtrak train whistles as they go through the neighborhood. I had always assumed [...]
Westover Hills Straywatch has received a report of a found cat in the 4800 block of Riverside Drive. Cat is young, with short black hair and green eyes. Currently has no collar but may have lost it (according to indention on neck). Was trapped for 3 days in a garage and once found & freed, [...]
Right now all I have is this information from @tracytraffic (NBC12 Traffic reporter) on Twitter: The Mayo Bridge is closed due to a fatal crash. Use the Manchester Bridge or the Lee Bridge. More details as I get them. Update: Mayo Bridge has been reopened.
Thanks to a Tweet by @lindseyprather I’ve found out about Ms. Prather’s 2nd Grade class at Westover Hills Elementary. Ms. Prather has set up a project with DonorsChoose.Org and is looking for some help supplying her students with some basic materials. She is hoping to get 8 packs of colored paper and 2 types of stickers so [...]
Severe storms forced the cancellation of Sunday in the Park with Friends in August. Organizers had hoped to be able to host the event in October but it looks like that isn’t going to happen. Sunday in the Park with Friends has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 29th. Hopefully Mother Nature will be out of [...]
Running and beer a match made in heaven. This is the 6th annual Oktoberfest 5K. Run/jog/walk to 7 local restaurants including: Penny Lane, Capital Ale House, Sine, Cha Cha’s Cantina, Buffalo wild wings, Fish Bowl and Legend Brewery. Entry fee of $15 gets you into the Richmond Oktoberfest out at the Richmond Showplace. You’ve missed [...]
I missed this story yesterday. I’m assuming that W 22nd Street is the trailer park in the gully on Semmes across from Canoe Run Park.
Richmond.com has the news on a change in menu and a special dinner for cheapskates. According to co-owner Andy Howell, the biggest menu changes are “Big Meals, a couple different noodle preparations, our take on the fashionable Vietnamese sandwich Banh Mi and some constant desserts.”
The city commissioned a study by Hargreaves Associates to develop a plan for the RVA waterfront. Two weeks ago there was the first of 3 meetings to discuss the Richmond waterfront and the initial findings were presented. You can check out the slide portion of the study online. James River News Hub has been paying better attention than me so [...]
One of the casualties of last night’s storm. This chimney on the 5200 block of Caledonia was hit fairly early in the storm. The noise and light caused by the strike was intense, my house is within sight of the house hit. RFD units responded quickly. Thankfully the only damage was some smoke damage to [...]
I know we have a high number of trail users on the Southbank both foot and bike. If you use, you should learn to maintain and build the trails. Richmond MORE is giving you that chance to learn with a class on October 8th.
Richmond won the right to host the 2015 International Cycling Union’s (UCI) World Road Cycling Championship. Lost in that good news is the fact the RPD haven’t found the truck that struck a cyclist along Forest Hill Avenue.
Keep on reading to see my own take on last week’s assignment of MUSIC.
Saturday, October 8th, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., join Richmond Waldorf School Fest of Fall for a day of family fun including: Waldorf Demos, Puppet Shows, Children’s Crafts, Live Music, Hot Lunch, The Dessert Cafe, Cake Walks, The Acorn Shop, The Rainbow Room. New this year – 17 Animal Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and [...]
Tupi is a fawn colored 55lb female pit/terrier mix. She is spayed, house trained, and knows basic commands. She is extremely well behaved with small children, large groups, and other animals (cats and dogs). She does not bark, and while energetic during play time, loves to cuddle on the couch and relax.
Handsome Craftsman Stucco Colonial built in 1922! 1920s character and quality construction. Hardwood floors throughout. 3 Bedrooms 1.5 baths both completely redone in period style!
This dog was found today (Sylvan Road) — Katherine was unlocking her door to go into her house and literally felt this dog licking her foot, he came out of nowhere. Male beagle, pretty short and squat (maybe 15-20 pounds?) found with black martingale collar, no ID. Contact Katherine at Krm4h@virginia.edu
From the invite; We want your insight! You’re invited to attend a focus group to discuss your thoughts about the future of the Westover Hills commercial corridor. Your assistance to graduate student researchers from VCU’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning will be most helpful as we establish a plan for revitalization of this historic [...]
From the Richmond Valentine History Center, sorry for the late notice.; Dogs are invited to join their owners for this walking tour of Forest Hill, in partnership with the Richmond SPCA. Dogs must have current shots, mix well with others and remain on a leash. Owners are responsible for water and cleaning up after their [...]
After completing a 7 date tour of the Southeast with her RVA based band The Southside Boys (including our pal Pedro Aida). Billy The Kid from Vancouver B.C. will be gracing the floor at Crossroads for a special intimate solo performance. Kicking things off will be good friend and Southbank local Paulo Franco. Hope to [...]
Now there is a headline I wasn’t expecting to write. RTD has a nice article about some folks, who attended Patrick Henry in 1951. They and about 40 class and schoolmates are gathering this weekend for a cookout at Willow Oaks Country Club .
Some more details can be found on Historic Forest Hill Neighborhood and you can sign the online petition to show your support.
This morning, three or four city workers pulled up in a crew cab with a trailer half-full of brush to pick up my next-door neighbor’s pile of storm debris. I moved my car so they could park the trailer, and asked if they’d be taking mine, too. “I’m sorry, but you’re not on the list. [...]
Hello Friends and Neighbors of Forest View, There is a Neighborhood Watch Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 7:00pm, at The Westover Baptist Church. Police Sgt. Carol Adams will be reviewing the benefits of forming a neighborhood watch, what it involves and will help us get started. The National Night Out was such a great [...]
