Two roundabout related bits for today. Proposed traffic circle at Westminster and Seminary DPW has proposed putting in a traffic circle at the intersection of Westminster and Seminary — to manage speeds at this intersection. Residents in the area would prefer a four way stop. Here are some of their thoughts: I think the traffic circle is overkill ...
Richmond Police need the publicâs help in finding a man who robbed the Market Place on East Brookland Park Boulevard this morning. At approximately 7:42 a.m. today, a man walked into the Market Place at 101 E. Brookland Park Blvd. and robbed the clerks at gunpoint. He is described as a black male, 5â5â feet ...
From Style a great article on the new “Reward Good Behavior” policy going on at Overby-Sheppard Elementary. One choice in particular, Stokes says, has been paying big dividends at her Overby-Sheppard Elementary School: a new behavior-rewards program introduced two years ago that eschews the city school systemâs zero-tolerance disciplinary policy. The program, which establishes a reward ...
From the RTD: Two women were arrested after a fight in North Richmond left one with injuries from a frying pan and another with a small stab wound from a steak knife. I think that about says it all. ...
Update #2 A astute reader points out: However, if you look at the AM and PM peaks, you have 255 illegal left turns in the AM and 252 in the PM, when left turns are not allowed. Look at the PM numbers. Almost all are left, northbound on Hermitage from people getting off I-64. Doesn’t change ...
A free and open meeting with Councilman Hilbert tonight at 6pm at the Richmond Police Department Training Academy located on 1202 W. Graham Road. The agenda is: New Richmond Stormwater Management Utility Program. Presented by the Richmond Department of Public Utilities Richmond Police Department â Crime Report presented by Capt. Jimmy Horn, Lt. Tovar, team – Richmond Police ...
A number of John Marshall High School alumni gathered on a recent Saturday to launch the âJM Football Field Self Help Revitalization Project.â The effort, spearheaded by 1988 graduate Mark Lomax, is just part of an overall campaign to increase student pride and alumni support of the North Richmond school. According to Lomax, the cityâs ...
Update 4 I hear that the paper has been continued until July 27th. However, I don’t have “official” confirmation. Update 3 I just got off the phone with the office of the City Clerk. She said that the paper MAY be continued and not talked about tonight. But she could not say for sure either way. Update 2 Here’s a ...
Here’s a couple of headlines from this weekend: Murder suspect cleared A charge of conspiracy to commit murder was dismissed today against Rodney L. Wright Jr., and Richmond prosecutors said an investigation has cleared him. Read more from the RTD » Virginia Union lands 1.3M$ for scholarships The Richmond Community Hospital Foundation is donating $1.3 million to Virginia Union University ...
Discussions continue on exploring and engaging with Henderson Middle School–learning its strengths and challenges and how our neighborhoods can make a difference and help establish the school as one of choice for our residents. Towards that end, a special meeting has been scheduled for next Monday, June 22 at 5:30 at Henderson. At this meeting, ...
Update Here is a write up from the RTD. Looking for something to do this weekend? Our very own Bryan Park will be hosting the 2009 Vegetarian Festival, Saturday, June 20th from noon to 6pm. Go here to learn more! (Rain date is July 11.) ...
Tonight, the Police Department is hosting a Neighborhood Watch Training Conference to teach citizens about personal safety as well as neighborhood and home security. Officers will also explain how the Department works and how to start and recruit for a Neighborhood Watch in your community. … The training will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at ...
On June 24th from 6.30 — 8.30pm at the Firehouse Theatre the Commission of Architectural Review will be holding a public meeting on City Old and Historic Districts. Topics to include: Why do we have Old & Historic Districts? Why have we chosen to live in them? Why do we think they are important? What does the public ...
Visit the restored Battery Park and celebrate its re-opening with free music and entertainment. Youth and adults can compete in a tennis tournament and a three-on-three basketball tournament. Also on tap are games and arts and crafts for the kids and a presentation on the parkâs history. Citizens are invited to participate in the parkâs ...
I just got a twitter direct message from a neighborhood resident saying: Got a robocall from the police saying there’s an increase in car theft in the neighborhood. Anyone else getting these calls or have more information? Also, twitter is a great way to keep up with news going on in our neighborhood. Follow @northrichmond! ...
City pools open tomorrow at 1pm! The city has a page with hours and what not available. Battery Park Pool 2917 Dupont Circle (804) 646-0127 Hotchkiss Pool 701 East Brookland Park Blvd. (804) 646-3762 ...
All Things Richmond has a quick little spotlight on Jennifer Young who live in Bellevue. she creates landscapes of the Italian and French countryside. Jennifer’s subjects are castles, ruins, quaint farms and seaside villages. Make sure you check out Jennifer’s website too. ...
Update from the RPD #2 Harold A. Jefferson, 18, of the 2900 block of Fourth Avenue died at VCU Medical Center after being shot in the 1100 block of Bellevue Avenue. Richmond Police received a call of a shooting at 9:01 p.m. June 11. Today Richmond Police charged Rodney L. Wright, 24, with conspiracy to commit ...
Aren’t these things a dime a dozen now? Anyway, this one, by Opening Day Partners, is for renovating the existing diamond by demolishing everything but the lower bowl. Then an expansive retail facade would be built around it, etc etc. It actually looks pretty neat. Additional accoutrement include a year round skateboard park (!) and a ...
NBC12′s Andy Jenks was in the Northside yesterday covering a story on police officers going door-to-door in various neighborhoods to address residents’ concerns when he and his camera crew stumbled upon (and got some pretty incredible footage of) a potential knife fight involving juveniles on Garland Avenue. Go here to read the article and watch the ...