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Discovered during an alley exploration off of Fauquier Avenue. [Photo by Nikole Sarvay for North Richmond News.] ...
City crews have been hard at work during the month of December tearing up old sidewalks and replacing them along streets in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here are some photos of the work-in-progress, and of several completed sidewalks. [All photos by Nikole Sarvay for North Richmond News.] ...
Nikole took photos of more tree faces throughout Bellevue during an afternoon stroll this weekend. These faces were found on trees on Mount Vernon Street and Avondale Avenue. [All photos by Nikole Sarvay for North Richmond News] ...
The official swearing-in ceremony for the nine newly elected members of Richmond City Council will take place this Friday, January 2, at 10:00 a.m. The 2nd District’s Charles Samuels is the only new member of City Council this term; 3rd District representative Christopher Hilbert will be sworn in for another term in office, as well. ...
A letter circulated in mid-December from Lieutenant Timothy Morley of the Richmond Police Department alerts Northside residents to an increase in burglaries to sheds and detached garages throughout North Richmond. Lieutenant Morley asks residents to be alert to suspicious vehicle or foot traffic in alleys, and to consider having the police conduct a site survey ...
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 (except for businesses): A woman reported that she was assaulted and held against her will ...
Once Upon A Vine on MacArthur Avenue will be holding a blood drive with Virginia Blood Services on Monday, December 29, from 4:00 until 7:30 p.m. Save $1 off any bottle of Champagne when you donate, and receive a free t-shirt. ...
There’s plenty of new stuff to learn and do at 4025 Yoga and Wellness on MacArthur Avenue; check out their website for details: 4025 Yoga and Wellness will be closed December 24-27th and December 31st – January 3rd! A new Tai Chi series begins January 13th @ 6:00 p.m. Qi Gong begins January 15th @ 9:00 a.m. Beginners Hatha ...
The Greater Richmond Market monthly real estate snapshot at Brick’s Blog is a great way to stay current with trends in home sales in the Richmond area. This month, the snapshot has added Northside to the mix. Here are the numbers reported on four houses sold in the area in November: For the 4 homes sold ...
Coming in January, a feature on North Richmond’s new movie house. Stay tuned… ...
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Nine people were displaced by a fire that damaged an apartment building in North Richmond this morning. There were no injuries in the fire, which was reported before 5 a.m. in the 4200 block of Old Brook Road, just southwest of John Marshall High School. The fire was brought under control quickly, but authorities ...
Third District Councilman Chris Hilbert invites residents to his last district meeting of 2008 this Tuesday, December 16, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Special guests at this holiday meet-and-greet will be members of the city’s police and fire safety teams, as well as representatives of the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office. Light refreshments will be served. As ...
The John Marshall High School Choir, directed by Grayland Snead, and the Linwood Holton Elementary Choir, directed by Travis Clark, provided lunchtime entertainment for employees and visitors at City Hall this past week. Chandler Middle School students will perform on December 17th and Henderson Middle School students will perform on December 18th. Both performances ...
The Richmond Public Library and Branches will be closed for the holidays on Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, due to a change in the schedule by Mayor Wilder. The libraries also will be closed on Thursday, January 1. ...
From the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities: There will be an informational meeting on the stormwater utility assessment for nonprofit organizations, churches, and educational institutions: Thursday, Dec. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hickory Hill Community Center, 3000 E. Belt Boulevard. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m., First ...
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 male reported he was assaulted by several known males on the 1200 block of ...
The public is invited to Ginter Park United Methodist Church this Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for the church’s Advent III Concert, featuring Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), “The Newborn Babe, The Holy Child”; Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), “Introduction and Gloria” (RV 639 & RV 588); Paul Manz (1919-2008), “E’en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come.” The performance will feature ...
The Times-Dispatch caught up with new City Council representative Charles Samuels to talk about his perspectives on his 2nd District community and its legacy: The 2nd District, which sweeps across the Fan District and includes Gilpin Court and part of Jackson Ward, has been represented since 2001 by the council’s president, William J. Pantele. He was preceded ...
Answering a question on Richmond.com about finding good homes for under $200,000 in Richmond neighborhoods, realtor Jennie Barrett Shaw pointed to Lakeside and Barton Heights: Barton Heights and other parts of the Northside offer large, older homes, a great sense of community and easy proximity to the Fan and Virginia Commonwealth University. In fact this area ...