There it sat. The last of this summer’s okra, tucked in a small wooden crate, on the table for a market patron to pick it up and take it home. So, I did. And I did what what has been done to okra in Southern kitchens for generations – I fried it up! Maybe not [...]
On Wednesday, September 14th you have a chance to find out what Richmond plans for the riverfront and give your input. It will be interesting to see if the plan is entirely focused on the north bank of the river or if Manchester and other areas on this side of the river get any attention. [...]
The news was all over Twitter yesterday. Despite my best efforts I couldn’t find an online link to the article. Luckily the subject of the article Patience Salgado, aka Kindness Girl has a post up that is less about the article and more about who she is. Congrats on the article it couldn’t of happened to [...]
Going to try something new. Every Sunday I’m going to post a one word photo assignment. Send in one (1) photo of the assignment. The following Sunday I’ll post my favorites. The only criteria is that the photo must be taken in the H&H area, which runs roughly from Manchester up to Stratford Hills and includes Mayo [...]
From Westover Hills Straywatch; Janice Grey’s Yorkie, “Taylor,” got out last evening at 7:30 pm. He does have a collar and name tag and is very friendly. He may be close to his home in the 5200 block of Evelyn Byrd. If you see or find him, please contact Janice at meanycat1@aol.com.
Department of Public Utilities needs your help in their streetlight recovery operations, post Irene. The problem is that they don’t know where all the down or not working lights are so need you to fill in the details. Email DPU Customer Service at dpucustserv@richmondgov.com and place “Street Light Out” in the subject of the email. [...]
The restaurant, on Forest Hill Avenue at The Shops at Stratford Hills shopping center, opened in August and is celebrating its grand opening Sept. 9. As part of that celebration, Dickey’s will have $1 pulled pork sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will hold a drawing to give away a year’s worth of [...]
Work on the traffic calming measure at the junction of New Kent, Riverside and Bruton is scheduled to take place in the next 30 days. Nearby residents should have received notification of the impending construction yesterday or today. Let the anti-circle rhetoric begin. Detailed plans of the circle and the letter of notification.
This Sunday, September 11th, Music in the Park features The Circuit Riders.Next Sunday, September 18th, is the make up show for Southern Blues (whose gig on 8/21 was rained out.) Both bands will be rocking the Stone House (well the outside anyway) from 5-7 p.m. Please note that this is an earlier start time than [...]
I recieved the email below that fills us in on another CSA option in our area, Horse and Buggy Produce. What interest me, since I’m not a big veggie fan, are all the other shares available. Read on if you are interested in another option or want to learn about a new neighbor.
Our good friends Tim and Mary are having a drawing for free Blanchard’s coffee. Click on the image above to see them wax poetic about our local roaster and enter the contest. After you do that be sure and wander around the site. The photography and writing are always topnotch.
This Saturday join neighbors and friends in celebrating cultures around the world. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. and continues to 6 p.m. at the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church (4401 Forest Hill Ave). The Africa Warmth Corporation website promises music and dance, balloons, clowns, face painting, moon bounce, cotton candy, food and various vendors. More [...]
With Labor Day come and gone and all the dreary weather lingering around the city, I’ve had rich, comforting, fall foods on the mind. With hopes of sinking into a warm, home-cooked meal, I grabbed a butternut squash from Plietez Produce to put together Butternut Squash Ravioli. This is one of my favorite fall [...]
Riverside Drive will be closed between Southampton Road and Oxford Parkway Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow the contractor to install beams over the roadway for the new section of the Huguenot Bridge, weather permitting. In addition, the ramps to/from Riverside Drive at Huguenot Road will be closed.
Pedro found this dog outside of Crossroads today, no tags. He can only keep him through today call 804-484- 5109.
Marinara Enterprises is teaming up with Ejay Rin to provide a culinary voyage that is not likely to be matched. Well, at least this month. This is a monthly series so who knows what the future holds. I can tell you that this month for $50 you’ll be served these 5 courses; 1st Course- Sake [...]
Police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders in the Richmond area are invited to a service of honor and remembrance Wednesday, September 7, at Richmond’s First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Avenue, as we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The one-hour service honoring the men and women of our police, fire, and emergency agencies [...]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEDY CREEK TRASH CLEANUP SATURDAY, September 10th — 8:30 – 12:00 WHY Volunteers will remove paper, bottles, cans, old tires and other debris from Reedy Creek, located in southside Richmond. Litter and trash that enter our streams and rivers make those waters unsafe for people and impacts wildlife. This event is also [...]
I’ve mentioned Plaza Bowl’s impending doom before and truthfully I had thought the last day had come and gone. Friday was the last day and you can duckpin no more. The owner posted the video above and I thought it was a nice way to end this Southside chapter.
From RTD; Richmond police Capt. David L. Martin said the man told officers he was walking from his vehicle into a unit at the Somerset Glen apartments in the 400 block of Westover Hills Boulevard when he was confronted by three men at 6:30 p.m. The victim told police he struggled with the three when [...]
