4th Precinct welcomes some new officers
Welcome Commander James “Jimmy” Horn and Lieutenant Brian J. Corrigan to the 4th Precinct. I’d say more but the press release is a big image that I can’t copy and past from = (
Archive for May 2009
Did you get a Real Estate Tax bill?
I know my wife and I had a quick freak out when we received a bill for our real estate taxes the other day. Isn’t that what I pay into an escrow account for? Our sister site on the other side of the river, Hills and Heights, clears things up a bit: The Department of [...]
Weekly Bryan Park crits
They started yesterday! Slap on your spandex and get out there. May 19th, we will be starting up the weekly training crits at Bryan Park. This has been a Richmond tradition for over 20 years and the Altius Cycling Team is happy to bring it to you again this year. The traditional loop will be [...]
Battery Park litter, blech.
It exists! Remember to contact Frank Beylotte if you’d like something done about the litter in the Northside. He’s got Councilman Hilbert’s ear on the issue.
Samuels holds 2nd District Meeting
On the agenda: Presenting information on the new Richmond Stormwater Utility Reviewing proposed Richmond City Biennial (2010-11) Fiscal Plan (Budget) Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting for the North Central 2nd District. All North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting [...]
Noteworthy events, May 13
Abduction (Domestic) 5/12/09 9:43 p.m. 1706 Jacqueline St. A female reported she was assaulted and abducted by a known male. Aggravated Assault 5/13/09 12:45 a.m. 201 W. Marshall St. A male reported he was assaulted by a known female. An arrest was made.
Two Northside schools recognized by City Council
This is a couple weeks late, but it’s very exciting and worth mentioning… From the RPS website: During its regularly scheduled meeting on April 27, the Richmond City Council recognized two of the district’s extraordinary elementary schools: J.E.B. Stuart and Overby-Sheppard. Stuart Elementary was recognized as part of the 2009 Governor’s Award for Academic Excellence [...]
First butterflies now hounds!
What’s with all of the animal themed events lately? Must be the weather (all the continuous rain?). This one from the Valentine Richmond History Center: Dogs are invited to join their owners for this of Richmond’s Ginter Park neighborhood. Dogs must have current shots, mix well with others and remain on a leash. Owners are [...]
Lakeside Market helping Ginter kick-off “Butterflies Live!”
Lewis Ginter’s “Butterflies Live!” doesn’t open until Friday, May 22nd, but Lakeside Market is making an effort to create a buzz about the springtime favorite a few days ahead of time: To help kick-off the “Butterflies Live!” exhibit for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s 25th anniversary, the Lakeside Farmers’ Market will have special activities at the [...]
“Keep it tight and bright”
That’s the advice coming from the RPD regarding how to prevent theft from sheds and outbuildings. As the weather gets nicer, we’re seeing more and more neighborhood residents out working in the yard. The more often we’re going in and out of sheds and garages while taking care of our lawns and gardens, the more [...]
