The latest issue of Richmond Magazine (sorry not online), has an article on the Hot Neighborhoods of the Richmond area. Hot being defined as “homes sell quickly and have had a healthy increase in value over the past decade”. Coming in at #3 (behind Raintree & Brandermill) is our very own Woodland Heights
The old McDonald’s was robbed a lot, I mean a lot. Apparently it took our local robbers a little while to figure out that it had moved across the street. Details from NBC12 (video will likely show up tomorrow): Two Richmond robberies in just under three hours. Richmond Police say a black male, wearing a [...]
From WRIR podcast: We start this episode with thoughts on ways to improve Richmond Public Schools. It’s a tough topic and host Will Snyder is joined by Jeff Sadler and Kristen Larson, both concerned parents. Mrs. Larson recently announced her candidacy for the 4th District School Board seat. And then it’s on to Mayo Island.
On May 11th, the students at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts got a lesson in growing vegetables, compost, the Three Sisters (corn, beans and squash), harvesting greens, and more. Victory boxes (more on that below) were set up right outside the school on top of the asphalt. They were given a nice head [...]
Style Weekly has published the readers choice award issue and there are too many H&H winners to comment on. Instead I’m going to highlight two local institutions. If you want to give a shout out to winners or those that were overlooked, please do so in the comments. The Forest – Best Dive Bar It’s [...]
Harry contacted me with a bit of mystery. Perhaps you can help him out. We were doing yard work last Saturday when I went to my city super can in the alley behind our house on West 42nd Street. In the can was a white paper bag with the name Martha Newell handwritten on it – (see above). [...]
If you were planning on attending tonight’s 7 p.m. school board meeting to hear the recommendations of the rezoning committee in the City Council chambers, you’re out of luck. In a move that comes as absolutely no surprise to anyone that has followed how the school board operates, the school board has moved the meeting to [...]
Cloudy skies and a few sprinkles didn’t keep the crowd away from Bio Ritmo in Forest Hill park last night. If you took some photos to share please let us know in the comments. The next music in the park is Skydog -(Allman Bros.Tribute) on June 17th.
Richmond residents were a bit miffed when they received their personal property tax bills with very little time to pay and in some cases incorrect. An extension for filing was granted but the incompetence doesn’t end there. The following is a tale from an H&H resident.
A round-up of events that are going on in our hood over the next week or so. Add yours here. The official must do event of the weekend is: Music in the Park with Bio Ritmo. I posted this earlier in the but Friday is the official day for posting this so sorry for the repeat. [...]
Those innocuous little blue pins in the map above each mark a crime that has occurred in our fine city. The full version of the map is here and all the information displayed on the map is pulled from publicly available data provided by the Richmond Police.
The following was submitted to me yesterday. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see the schedule of public meetings. We believe having choice in Richmond Public Schools has positively impacted the enrollment numbers and the diversity of the student population in schools. We also believe increasing enrollment and diversity is good for all [...]
We spread the rumor of a new eatery coming to Stratford Hills a little while back but I hadn’t heard or seen any follow up. Well, now Richmond BizSense.com has some follow up on the lovechild of child of Manny Mendez of Kuba Kuba and Chris DiLauro of Bacchus. The new place will be called [...]
From the Daily Crime Report; 3rd Precinct – ROBBERY 5/15/12 – 9:45 p.m. -600 block of Westover Hills Boulevard A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by three unknown males. The above incident was picked up by the RTD which had additional details:
This is a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that Art 180 is moving into their own bigger, better space in Jackson Ward. The bad news, it isn’t in Manchester. The good news they will continue to provide excellent programs for disadvantaged kid through out the city. The bad news, it isn’t in [...]
From ABC8; Richmond Fire responded to a river rescue at Belle Isle. At around 6:30 PM Tuesday evening, a young woman was reported to be stranded in the river. When 2 others tried to rescue her from the water, they were stranded as well. All 3 were rescued by crews without incident. Stay with 8News [...]
The RTD article is supposedly about the Mayor’s son Derik E. Jones running for the 8th District school board seat but more time is spent on the 4th District candidates, Kristen Larson, Rich Savage and Vanessa Womack Easter.
Posted on the H&H Facebook page: “Panther” has been missing since Saturday/Sunday (5/12). We are worried she might be in a neighbor’s garage, so please check around if you live near 31st and Semmes Avenue.
From Westover Hills Straywatch: There is a second lost grey tabby missing from her home. “Breaker” is a grey and white female tabby, very friendly and ingratiating (she loves to eat). She lives at 5107 Evelyn Byrd. If you know where she is or see her, please contact Janice Gray at 232-5132 or email: meanycat1@aol.com [...]
When: Sunday, May 20th, from 3-5pm Where: Woodland Heights Baptist Church parking lot ( 611 West 31st Street) What: Fun and games for the kids including a bouncy house, face painting, cupcake walks, sidewalk chalk, watermelon, lemonade, and more! All are invited to come out and enjoy.
A round-up of events that are going on in our hood over the next week or so. Add yours here. The official must do event of the weekend is: Music in the Park with Bio Ritmo. Forest Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting; Patrick Henry School Board Meeting; Southampton Citizens Association meeting; Kings & Wings; Antiques in Manchester; [...]
The next chapter for Karen Atkinson, founder of the South of the James market BY NATHAN CUSHING “My life goes in chapters,” says Karen Atkinson in her Shockoe Bottom office one afternoon last week. She’s just completed a chapter, and now it’s time to work on the next one. All of Richmond is sure to [...]
Once again Richmonders chose to ignore signs warning that they needed life jackets to be playing in the river. The result was predictable and reported by the RTD. Richmond firefighters rescued seven people from the James River on Sunday afternoon. Rescue crews responded to the river near Belle Isle around 3 p.m. for five teenagers [...]
