Some interesting news from the latest Forest Hill Flyer, unfortunately not available online so I can’t give you a link. Jerry Miller takes a look Around the District and the going ons around the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. As part of an effort to attract an anchor tenant some folks Flowerama and Benny’s may have [...]
We all knew this day was coming but now we know exactly when our local Ukrops will be no more. On April 17th at 6 p.m. the doors will close and not re-open until April 27th. Four other stores will be closed at the same time as part of the staggered renovations/renaming/rebranding efforts. Head over [...]
Saw this morning from RVAbargains tweet; Bella Vino in Stony Point FP closing – wine 25% off, all else (cheese/cigars/wine racks/art) 40% off Also this weekend I noticed that Private Stock Cigar & Wine Company in Stratford Hills had closed up shop. The sign on the door said “Closed for Inventory” but unless they took [...]
Anyone missing a wire-haired terrier? Reader Margaret found one this morning in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. Margaret can be reached at 233-3203.
Neil sent in a photo and let us know that the power outage Stratford Hills was caused by an electrical fire behind Paradise Diner. Thanks Neil. When we were at Once Upon a Vine last Friday the power went out briefly and we were told that it was due to a fire back in the [...]
This came in from a reader today, unfortunately no picture. Sign #1 on Stratford Grill’s door Smoking permitted – Enter at your own risk Sign #2 (We don’t have the exact words yet but you get the point) If you have any flue or cold symptoms – sniffles, cough, etc. – please do not come [...]
The good folks at Once Upon a Vine are having their weekly beer/wine tasting. Heather from Flying Dog will be there tasting the new Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA (brewed to celebrate their 20th Ann.), also all the beers form the Canis Major Series Double Dog Pale Ale, Gonzo Porter Imperial Porter, Horn Dog Barley Wine, [...]
CritterTown Bathhouse a self-service dog wash and pet store located in Stratford Hills gets a very nice write up in this morning’s RTD. This amused me: But cat owners do show up once in awhile with their felines. “We average one cat a month,” Francis said. He recalls a cat incident when the pet wash [...]
I was forwarded an email that takes a look at the proposed Forest Hill Ave construction project from the view of cyclists. The letter was written by Champe Burnley President of the Virginia Bicycling Federation to Kevin Newcomb of the Department of Public Works. The letter is on the long side but well worth the [...]
I was unable to attend the public meeting so I can’t say whether or not this morning’s RTD article accurately captures the mood but it looks to me like another road project in our neighborhood is getting more resistance than support. The concerns that were reported; No plan for a traffic light at the intersection [...]
The local Mickey D’s, you know the one that gets robbed all the time, had a fire this morning. Richmond fire officials responded this morning to a grease fire at a city McDonald’s restaurant. The fire was reported at 5:03 a.m. in the 6800 block of Forest Hill Avenue, dispatchers said. By shortly before 6 [...]
From Utility Buddy’s Twitter; Gas shutdown at Stratford Hills Shopping Center impacting 17 businesses. We’re headed out to fix it. This about two hours old but nothing about it being fixed yet.
Justin Bergman of the NY Times spends 36 hours in Richmond and his thoughts are now online. He hit all the usual spots and I was expecting our next of the woods to be left out in the cold. It was nice to see that he crossed the river and checked out some of the [...]
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Looking to expand your wine horizons? Curious about trying some different beers? The super friendly folks at Once Upon a Vine South are hosting wine and beer tastings! YAY! (Grab me a six pack while you’re there! Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, please!) This Friday , July 17th (5:00-8:00) we’ll be tasting wine & beer: Harry from [...]
Richmond police are reporting a robbery on 6/29/09 at 11:15 p.m. at 6824 Forest Hill Ave. Although not listed in the report that address according to Google Maps is the 7-11 on the corner of Forest Hill and Hathaway.
From Short Order at Style Weekly: Positive Vibe Café: Dearly departed Richmond musician Gary Gerloff gave one last gift to the business he fondly called the “Positive Vice” May 27: The party after his funeral at the café jammed the place on what would have otherwise been a slow Wednesday night, introducing many to the [...]
Positive Vibe takes over the Stratford Hills Shopping Center’s parking lot for music, food and fun. A $10 donation goes towards helping them with their mission to “provide hands-on training and meaningful employment in food services to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.”
From NBC12′s April 9th, Restaurant Report Topping the critical list, Planet Wings (7048 Forest Hill Avenue) with 4 critical violations. An inspector found food stored on, or less than six inches above, the floor.
First it was Positive Vibe and now its Paradise Diner’s turn to get a little love from Style Weekly. I live close to the Paradise Diner in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center, and I find myself eating there often, not because of its proximity, but rather because the food is fresh, delicious and reminiscent of [...]
Tuesday’s City Planning Commission meeting includes discussion of both the “Re-subdivision of Stratford Hill Section F, Block A, Lot 13: 7740 Marilea Road” and “Southampton Elementary School ADA Improvements: 333 Cheverly Road”. The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, February 17th at 1:30 in the 5th floor conference room. Full agenda here.
Richmond City Press Release for 2/13/09 (Richmond, Virginia) — A new Richmond City Charter Review Commission website and email address have been created to enhance the ability of Richmond citizens and City government employees to monitor the progress and provide input during the current review of the Richmond City Charter. The new website and email [...]
The City of Richmond has revised its leaf collection schedule, as several rainy days, in addition to the winter holiday, have delayed collection efforts. The updated schedule is as follows: 1/12 – 1/23 Westover Garden 1/13 – 1/31 Stony Point 2/02 – 2/20 Stratford Hills/Willow Oaks Crews will also perform vacuum collection on Saturday, January [...]
Following an earlier rash of incidents in Westover Hills, nbc12 is reporting that “Richmond Police are warning residents in the Stratford Hills neighborhood to lock their doors since the area has been a recent target of thieves”. The same article also reports the arrest of a suspect who “had in his possession several GPS units [...]
According to the T-D’s restaurant column, Miss Hathaway’s Cafe in Stratford Hills has closed. While I can’t say that I’m shocked, the closure is unfortunate, as they always could be counted on for good soups and sandwiches. Hopefully someone else will step in to fill that niche locally before too long.
