NBC 12 takes a look at Laburnum/Hermitage roundabout proposal
NBC 12 News has posted an extended segment on the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Laburnum and Hermitage avenues. Take a look at the video here.
Archive for May 2008
City accepting applications for youth summer job placement
The City of Richmond Youth and Workforce Development Division is accepting applications for the 2008 City of Richmond Youth Academy Summer Session from May 1 through May 30. The Youth Academy Summer Session will offer participants, ages 14 to 17, workforce opportunities and placement from June 30 through August 8. Youth will be required to [...]
Laburnum/Hermitage roundabout detailed in TD
The Richmond Times-Dispatch provides plenty of new information about the proposed roundabout that would replace the lights at the intersection of Laburnum and Hermitage avenues: The idea is to slow traffic and reduce accidents at the intersection of two major arteries, said Gary DuVal, deputy director of public works. “There are a lot fewer conflict [...]
Teacher training open house at 4025 Yoga this Wednesday
There will be an open house for people interested in the teacher training program at 4025 Yoga and Wellness this Wednesday night, May 14th, at 7:30 pm. Meet Carmen Monico, tour the studio and find out more about the program which begins in September. 4025 Yoga and Wellness is located on MacArthur Avenue.
Saturday at the Lakeside Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays and Saturdays behind the Lakeside Towne Center on Lakeside Avenue.
InRich.com features video spotlight of Lakeside firefighter
InRich.com’s “Meet the People” video section recently turned its attention to Phil Warner, a lieutenant with the Henrico County Fire Department, stationed at Fire Station No. 5 at 6911 Lakeside Avenue.
Home Style’s look at Ginter Park gardens is excellent
The latest issue of Home Style, Style Weekly’s monthly insert covering all things home and garden, delves into the gardens of three North Richmond residents: The best way to experience North Side is off the beaten path. Ignore the streets — the vistas exist down the alleys. It’s deep in the hidden middles of neighborhoods [...]
More information on roundabouts
As the City of Richmond considers removing the stoplights at the intersection of Laburnum and Hermitage avenues and replacing them with a roundabout, it might be helpful to better understand how roundabouts and other traffic calming techniques actually relieve congestion and reduce accidents. Wikipedia has a comprehensive entry on the subject — it covers both [...]
Local weblog hits opening day at Lakeside Farmer’s Market
The Richmond Food Collective made the trip to Saturday’s opening of the Lakeside Farmer’s Market and gave the new source for all things fresh and local a thumb’s up: I didn’t arrive at Lakeside Market until about 10:30. I was greeted by two friendly faces at the entrance and handed a free bright yellow mesh [...]
