The book, An Illustrated History of Joseph Bryan Park, may be the perfect gift for the Richmonder who has everything. From the overview at the Friends of Bryan Park website: This book takes readers on a journey into the hidden history behind one of Richmond’s premier landmark parks. Along the way it explores the people [...]
The Richmond Public Library Foundation recently announced that more than $51,000 was raised during its campaign last year. Some of those funds will go to projects at the Ginter Park and North Avenue branches. GINTER PARK BRANCH: The Foundation allocated $10,000 to match the community’s $14,000 support of the Enhance Your Branch Campaign. Funding will [...]
The Richmond Public Library’s Connections newsletter spotlighted the North Avenue branch in its winter issue: On September 27, the North Avenue Library welcomed 500+ children and parents/caregivers for a Community Cookout that highlighted the various educational and family resources available in the northside community, and welcomed new library branch manager Dr. Khalil Ali.
The Times-Dispatch reports on the death of Dermon Lee “Trey” Brown, a 17-year-old student and member of the John Marshall High School basketball team. Brown was fatally wounded by another 17-year-old at a party in Henrico County; the suspect lives in Richmond’s East End. Brown lived in the 2700 block of Fendall Avenue in North [...]
