North Richmond News

International Alliance of Guardian Angels introduces new Richmond Chapter

September 2, 2010 · Posted in , · by Ross

The press conference will take place at 2PM on Saturday, September 4th in the Gabriel Prosser Park, 3100 Meadowbridge Rd., Richmond, VA 23222 (Highland Park).

Most people recognize the Guardian Angels from news reports of young volunteers patrolling New York’s most dangerous subway lines and streets. It is unavoidable that people associate us with street patrols. While this is our strongest and core program, people mostly forget that the Guardian Angels originated from a group of volunteer street cleaners.

Learn more about the Guardian Angels:

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Have you seen Dixie?

September 1, 2010 · Posted in , · by john m

Craigslist has word on a missing dog

LOST MINIATURE DACHSHUND (Chamberlayne ave) My dog got out around 2:00 today she is very small with brown fur. She was wearing a black collar with skull and crossbones on it. She has a small furless patch on her back. She answers to Dixie. She does not have her tags on. PLEASE if you find her call me at 804 398 1415 or 804 687 3839 she is my WORLD please help me find her! Thank you so much.

Library closes to prepare for the North Avenue branch opening

September 1, 2010 · Posted in , · by Ross

As of tonight you’ll no longer be able to return books to the temporary library site at Norrell Elementary. They’ll be closing down. To prepare for the reopening of the permanent branch on North Avenue.

Good news: if you didn’t get your books back tonight, you can keep them until October 11 — when the branch reopens — with no late fees.

The full press release after the jump.

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4025 Yoga offers classes for charity

September 1, 2010 · Posted in , · by Ross

Please join us in celebrating nearly 6 years in business! From 9:00 to 4:30 on Saturday, September 18th our fabulous Yoga instructors will be offering classes for their favorite charities. A suggested minimum donation of $10.00 for a class would be appreciated. A complete list of classes, times and charities will be posted on the website www.4025yoga.com! All styles of Yoga (including Kids classes), Tai Chi and Meditation will be offered for a minimum donation. Bring friends and family and see what it’s all about! Check it out on Facebook.

Check out their website for more info.

Say goodbye to Stir Crazy Cafe

August 31, 2010 · Posted in · by john m

MacArthur Avenue’s Stir Crazy Cafe is looking for a new name:

Help us pick our new name and win free coffee! We won’t be Stir Crazy Cafe much longer — we’ll be changing our name soon. And if we choose the new name you suggest you can win a pound of coffee a month for a year! Stop by for contest details and to drop off your suggestions. Be creative!

Damage done to Westbrook maple tree

August 30, 2010 · Posted in , , , · by Ross

The RTD has an interesting story on a tree damaged during the construction of a new traffic circle at 1400 Westbrook. The twenty-foot silver maple’s roots were cut by a contractor without consulting an arborist.

a silver maple on Westbrook Avenue wasn’t supposed to be touched in a city project to build a traffic circle to slow vehicles down on the North Side thoroughfare. Instead, all of the tree’s roots along the street were cut by a contractor for the city

However!

But the city decided not to remove the tree. “Our intention right now is we want to rescue the tree and do what we can to salvage it,” said Marvin Williams, deputy director of the Department of Public Works, which oversees road projects and urban forestry. Two professional arborists on the commission, Joel Koci and Andy Mason, offered free professional help to save the tree. And the commission recommended that, instead of cutting the tree and replacing it with 10 smaller trees, the city save the maple and plant five trees along the street beside it.

Police name suspects in Montrose shooting

August 29, 2010 · Posted in , , · by john m

The Richmond Police have identified Charles Lee Mayo (left below), 22, and Xavia Rayquinn Mayo (right below), 20, both of the 3000 block of Montrose Avenue as suspects the shooting of three people last night on Montrose Avenue.

Update: Arrest made

Richmond Police have arrested Xavia Rayquinn Mayo, 20, of the 3000 block of Montrose Avenue, in connection with last night’s shooting on Montrose Avenue.
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SunTrust bank on Azalea Avenue robbed

August 26, 2010 · Posted in · by Valerie

From the Richmond Police Department:

Richmond Police need the public’s help in identifying the man (pictured below) who robbed the SunTrust Bank at 1101 Azalea Avenue this afternoon.

At approximately 3:15 p.m. today, a man walked into the bank and slipped the teller a note demanding money. He did not display a weapon, and was last seen walking west on Azalea Avenue.

The robber is described as a dark-skinned black male with a thin goatee, approximately 5′10″ to 6′ tall and weighing about 210 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, faded blue jeans, a New York Yankees baseball cap and red and black sneakers.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

New toy store opens on Lakeside

August 26, 2010 · Posted in , , · by Ross

A new locally-owned toy store has opened up on Lakeside with an interesting green angle:

Save Recess! is Richmond’s newest, locally owned toy store. We offer a full line of active and imaginative toys as well as the latest and greatest in fun! Our toys and games are high quality and we have a great selection of Green brands. We carry a unique selection as well as some familiar favorites such as Melissa and Doug. Check back often – we have new toys arriving weekly!

Check out Save Recess at their website, or on their facebook.

PS. How many times did I type “toy story” when writing this up?

A look at the Diamond Peters Mausoleum

August 25, 2010 · Posted in , , · by john m

The Shockoe Examiner digs into the background of the Diamond Peters Mausoleum at the Forest Lawn Cemetery:

The source of the wealth that built this astonishing expression of marital affection is unclear. A 1999 article about Forest Lawn Cemetery commented on the Peters tomb and stated that Angelo Peters was the founder of Dunkin’ Donuts, but the website for that corporation credits a man named Bill Rosenberg for having founded the chain in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1950. Forest Lawn Cemetery Superintendent Charlie Thomas was once quoted in Northside Magazine, saying Angelo Peters was very wealthy “because he sold a recipe.”

Slipek on the new Union fence

August 25, 2010 · Posted in , , · by john m

Writing for Style Weekly, Ed Slipek Jr, puts in his $.02 on the fence around VUU:

There are few places where I’ve encountered such draconian fencing to keep the academics in and ostensibly, unwanted individuals and activities out. Columbia University in New York City has always had a wall around it. Dillard University, a historically black institution in New Orleans, and the University of Southern California, in downtown Los Angeles — both areas with traditionally high crime rates — have erected protective fencing. But the VUU fencing seems to be overkill.

Chief Norwood holding walkthrough of Ginter Park

August 23, 2010 · Posted in , · by Ross

Chief Bryan T. Norwood will lead his Command Staff and sector officers in a community walk through in the Ginter Park neighborhood tonight.
The purpose is to speak with residents and business owners in the area about their concerns and how they can work with officers to address them.

The group will meet at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Love Outreach Church at 3800 Moss Side Ave. and spread out through the community from there.

The media is encouraged to attend.

Hilbert to hold meeting

August 23, 2010 · Posted in , , · by Ross

As part of his regularly scheduled community meetings, Councilman Hilbert will hold a meeting this Wednesday. The agenda will include:

  • Public Safety Report on the Northside 3rd District, Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct
  • Partnership for Families (A nonprofit organization that assists parents and children in Richmond’s Northside) will discuss its programs and activities at their new location at 800 W. Graham Road.
  • New Richmond Real Estate Tax Payment Schedule: beginning Calendar Year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes will be divided into two collections per year instead of all at once. Half payments will be due January 14, 2011 and June 14, 2011. The Richmond Department of Finance will be on hand to discuss.

The meeting will be held in the Richmond Police Department Training Academy at 1202 W. Graham Road, 6pm.