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Archive for October 2008

Two dogs rescued by firefighters in Lakeside home

Bill McKelway with the Richmond Times-Dispatch has a story about a Lakeside resident whose luck turned when Henrico firefighters rescued his two dogs from his burning home: Josh Funkhouser’s luck may have turned yesterday, thanks to Henrico County firefighters who saved his Lakeside home and two pet dogs. Reciting a litany of ills that resembled [...]

3rd District candidate used youth program to make signs for campaign

The Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Will Jones has details on a minor controversy flaring up in the 3rd District campaign for Richmond City Council: Richmond City Council candidate Jonathan Davis found an inexpensive way to get cards and signs printed for his campaign. He used four wards in the state’s Youth Industries job-training and apprenticeship program for [...]

Third annual Oystoberfest is this weekend

The 3rd annual Oystoberfest Oyster Roast & Street Festival to benefit Connor’s Heroes will be held at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on Saturday, October 18 from 11:00am until 7:00pm. From the Times-Dispatch: The event will be held on St. Thomas’ grounds at 3602 Hawthorne Avenue in historic Ginter Park, and will feature oysters galore, beverages, [...]

Jackson Ward/Gilpin Court redevelopment plan gets underway

Carver & Jackson Ward News has details on the public planning process initiated by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) to kick off the revitalization of the North Jackson Ward Community, including Gilpin Court and Dove Street: RRHA selected ICON Architecture Inc. of Boston as the firm to lead the agency’s planning process for [...]

MacArthur screams for ice cream (and baked goods and more)

It’s now officially open on MacArthur Avenue. Stop by and check out our newest local business.

Recent crimes reported in Northside

North Richmond News is working with the Richmond Police Department to keep the community informed of crimes in our area; there have been several crimes reported in Northside in recent days. We will report crimes by block numbers, not specific addresses: A female reported she was assaulted by a known male in a case of [...]

Welcome Chattering Children to North Richmond

Chattering Children and Speak Up School will be holding a Community Fun Day on Sunday, October 26, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm in celebration of their move to their new location at 1307 Lakeside Avenue. There will be a bouncy castle, ice cream, face-painting, hot dogs and live music for children of all ages. Chattering Children [...]

Mayoral forum set for this Thursday at Holton

A forum for the five candidates running for mayor will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 9, at Holton Elementary School at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Hermitage Road. The forum, North Richmond civic associations and the Holton PTA, is free and open to the public.

It’s Natural Gas Week in Richmond

The City of Richmond’s DepartmentCity of Public Utilities recognizes Public Natural Gas Week through October 11: As a member of the American Public Gas Association (APGA), the City of Richmond operates the country’s eighth largest municipally owned natural gas utility. The City joins with other APGA member utilities in this annual national observance intended to [...]

September sector 412 police report details

The Richmond Police Department’s monthly report for Sector 412, which covers much of Northside, has been released for September. Highlights include: One 18-year old and two juveniles made a mistake when they decided to steal a car when Police Administrative Executive Director Evelyn McGill happened to be the Edgewood Community. She was able to keep [...]

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