From Twitter: “@bugpaste: Went to Forest Hill Park. Friend wanted to see the gazebo. Found people having sex inside. Richmond!”
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Yahoo buys Tumblr for $1.1 billion
Located in Manchester’s Silicon Valley, Tumblr the popular photo blogging platform, was bought for $1.1 billion. That is a lot of Legend beer. From CNN Money. The deal, which had been rumored since last Thursday, will help Yahoo to tap into the younger, active online user base at Tumblr. But the deal raises concerns among some [...]
Tree down and power out on Taylor Avenue
I was enjoying a Richmond Kickers game when this went down. Near as I can figure from the photo above by Jennifer C. and the Facebook posts, this happened around 7:10 and power is still out for some folk.
Westover Hills Community Picnic on Saturday
Let’s block off a street and have a party! All Westover Hills neighbors are invited to attend the annual Westover Hills Neighborhood Picnic on Saturday, May 18, from 4:30 p.m. to dark. The picnic will be on the 1900 block of Prince Arthur Road, between Evelyn Byrd and New Kent. This is a great event [...]
Couple looking for house to rent
Hi everyone! We’re a couple from Newport News planning to move to Richmond permanently and we’re looking for a house to rent. We have friends in the area and love the neighborhood and would love to live in the area!
Two drongos pulled from the James
From RTD Richmond firefighters pulled two people from the James River tonight near Riverside Drive and 42nd Street. Firefighters were called at about 5:20 p.m. with a report that a kayak had overturned and two people were clinging to a rock. They were pulled to shore and no injuries were reported.
Buy stuff Saturday at the inaugural Forest Hill-Bliley Road Neighborhood Yard Sale
The Forest Hill-Bliley Road Neighborhood Association, Inc., is sponsoring a neighborhood yard sale this Saturday, May 18, 8:00 AM until noon. Weather looks like it will be perfect for a yard sale day!
Victory Farms free plant giveaway today
Victory Farms is giving free plants today in the driveway of 4500 Reedy Avenue. Self service first come first served. Starts right now (10:45 am Thursday), and when plants are gone, they’re gone. Bring your own bag or containers 4 tomato plants per family (a wide variety of specimens) Basil Beets Radishes Kol rabi
No parking on the grass in Carter Jones Park on Wednesday night
Quite the difference from what is happening on the weekends. Hopefully this helps folks get the message about the proper spots for parking. Thanks to Greg H. for the photo.
Music and food at Vibefest in Stratford Hills
Sunday, May 19 Noon – 6pm Featuring: Honky Tonk Experience, The Hullabaloos, The Taters, Blue Line Highway, The Janet Martin Band, Cardinal Compass, The Dreamers, The Sommervillians with Solomon Miles & more! Admission: $5 donation Stratford Hills Shopping Center (outside the Cafe) Proceeds benefit the work of Positive Vibe Cafe.
Flamingo Fest and 5k on Saturday
Come to run, stay for fun! Flamingo Fest and 5K 2013 Run! J.B. Fisher Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will host its annual carnival and 5K for students, parents and the entire Fisher community to support our “Leader in Me” initiative. The event will kick off at 9am with our “Far from Flat” Flamingo [...]
The South Carolina Broadcasters at Crossroads on Thursday
I was clued in by someone in the know that this is a must see show and judging from the song above I tend to agree. This trio has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Ricky Scaggs, and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. So swing by Crossroads on Thursday, show starts at 8 pm.
RVA in watercolors
You can buy this awesome watercolor print from Summit Ridge on Etsy. Unrelated did you know that in some cultures it’s completely acceptable to send local news bloggers gifts?
School closures and Woodland Heights re-zoning back on the agenda
Monday was a busy night for the school board but nothing definitive was decided.
Dog Found on 43rd
We found this male Shih Tzu (pretty sure) wandering around 43rd and Dunston tonite (Monday). Does anybody recognize him? Please call if you are the owner or know the owner. We have him at our house. Thanks! Dave 651-5880
Tuesday Night Game Nite at Crossroads
Join me for some games and beer.
Soccer tournament to raise funds for Southside soccer clinic
The tournament is for adults 7v7. If you can donate prizes or time contact the folks on the flyer.
Cat missing from Evelyn Byrd
Please be on the lookout for a small 1 1/2 year old fixed ,orange tabby male cat. He looks much younger (like a kitten) and had on a black collar with a bell and a tag with owner’s info.He has not been around for a few days. He is a very friendly cat. He is missing from [...]
Park where ever you want, it’s Carter Jones Park
The headline is mine but the tweet and the picture are Greg’s. When I Tweeted with Greg on Sunday night there had been no response from RPD on either Saturday or Sunday. It’s amazing to me that folks think they can just drive their vehicles into the park like that with no repercussions.
Harvey murderer seeks appeal
RTD has the details A federal appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday on behalf of Ricky Javon Gray, sentenced to die for the capital murders of two Richmond children in 2006.
Skateboard robbery on Belle Isle
From RTD Richmond police are investigating two robberies, including one that occurred on Belle Isle in the James River. There were no injuries in either robbery.
Four of the ten crashiest intersections are in H&H
As you can see above we’ve got 4 really bad intersections. Which ones near you or on your daily commute are prone for fender bending? From RTD; Richmond police are working with the city’s traffic engineering and operations departments in an attempt to cut down on collisions at the city’s 10 worst intersections for traffic [...]
Mother’s Day Square Dance in Forest Hill Park
Music in the Park’s tireless effort to always bring you something different, fun and family friendly they present The Beer Ticks w/Grant Hunnicut in a Square Dance free for all in Forest Hill Park!!