From NBC12 A Richmond teen was shot multiple times at his apartment Thursday night. He’s in critical but stable condition at Chippenham Hospital. Police say a van pulled up Thursday night, and a 15-year-old stumbled out, with blood everywhere. They say his family drove him there, because they live two miles up the Chippenham Parkway.
The School Board of Richmond Public Schools will consider closing three schools. Why would they want to, why it’s controversial, and what happens next. Head to RVA News to read this excellent summary by John Murden. Focus is on Clark Springs but worth a read.
Currently a request on SeeClickFix, the city website for calling attention to issues/problems.
Soon I will be renaming this Bryce Lyle’s Hills and Heights because he keeps cluing me into what’s going on. The latest from Bryce is news that the old tennis courts behind Walgreens and the dialysis center have been refinished and are ready for your volleys.
Calling all artists, crafts people and purveyors of interesting stuff! Looking for a fun and inexpensive place to show and sell your creations and treasures? The Friends of Forest Hill Park is hosting its annual Sunday in the Park event on June 30th in historic Forest Hill Park. The event regularly attracts a couple thousand [...]
Forest Hill Neighborhood Association meeting is at 7 pm at the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church. There will be a babysitter on hand for the little ones, and Nathan Burrell, newly appointed Manager of the James River Park System is the guest speaker. Summer is great time to get involved in your neighborhood association and our area [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 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
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.
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 [...]
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.
Monday was a busy night for the school board but nothing definitive was decided.
The tournament is for adults 7v7. If you can donate prizes or time contact the folks on the flyer.
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!!
Posted on behalf or Woodland Heights resident Samantha. I’m posting to request that you take a few minutes to write to our RPS school board reps. I’ve been attending several city and school board meetings recently and talking to a citizen in the Westover Hills neighborhood about what they’re trying to do to WHES. They’re [...]
Originally posted as the RVANews Picture of the Day – Photo by Chronism
Every Friday GrowRVA is highlighting a vendor. This week it’s The Atomic Bakery. I’m just borrowing one question you’ll have to go the GrowRVA for the full story and the chance to win free cupcakes.
The Westover Hills Neighborhood Association Presents: Get to Know WHES! An Inside Look at Exciting New Developments at our Neighborhood School Thursday, May 9th – 7:00PM
Our good buddy Justin was near Reedy Creek and captured this picture yesterday. Concerned it was Copperhead he posted to Facebook to get confirmation and let people know about the critter. What you’re seeing however is not a Copperhead, instead you’re looking at the benign Northern Water Snake.
Larger version of the video Sidenote, I hate the way CBS6 handles embedding video.
