Chicken Box located on 3000 3rd Avenue was recently reviewed by Jocelyn Testes-Harder: The bread was soft and tasty, and the lettuce was light and crisp. The “Big Chick” sauce is some kind of secret recipe, and it compliments the meal wonderfully. If I had to guess I’d say that it was mayonnaise and hot [...]
As noted in the comments of another post Richmond is installing a Gang Reduction and Intervention Program on the Northside; the program has had some success on Richmond’s Southside and in Petersburg. The Office of the Attorney General’s site has some information on the current program: Primary Prevention: Targets the entire population in high-crime, high-risk [...]
I am very pleased to say that major crime is down 3% in Sector 411 as we head into the 2nd half of the year. At the split, Sector 411 has achieved the second largest overall crime reduction in the city out of the twelve sectors. Download the report (PDF) Highlights Crime is down 3% [...]
After delaying the trial for more than an hour Oliver Lawrence was convicted of 16 charges. Lawrence had previously been convicted of over 150 charges — all suspended. Concerned citizens from Battery Park and Highland Park were in attendance. RTD has more: Before yesterday, Lawrence already had been convicted of at least 152 misdemeanor property [...]
Saturday, July 18, 8am to 2pm, on the grounds at Christ Ascension Episcopal Church, 1704 W. Laburnum Ave. Neighborhood fundraiser, with everything from household goods to home-made foods, craft items, and even your favorite candidate! Concession on site. Also, ice cold cups of luscious lemonade will be sold at $1 each to raise funds for [...]
Update Once more it appears the fair organizers have either pushed back the Richmond Fair or cancelled it entirely. The whole thing seems rather unorganized at this point. An interesting quote from the organizer: “I’m not an economics major, but I know if you give somebody a good value, everybody will be happy. That’s all [...]
Found on the Richmond Food Collective: Now called The Fat Goat the restaurant is still serving up local ingredients and a selection of wines from ’boutique’ wineries, but now they also offer a new menu highlighting Virginia produce, hand-pulled mozzarella, and house-made sourdough pizzas! They have also added what the owner describes as “creative cocktails” [...]
From the RTD A parked Richmond police cruiser was found early today on fire and with its rear windshield smashed out by a brick. No injuries were reported in the vandalism, which was discovered about 12:50 a.m. in the 2900 block of Barton Avenue, Capt. Dave Martin said. The cruiser was part of the RPD’s [...]
After an extensive investigation into Jefferson’s death and consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, a determination has been made that Jefferson’s death was the result of an accidental shooting. Initially, Rodney Leon Wright Jr. was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in Jefferson’s death. The charge against Wright has been nolle prossed. As a result [...]
The Better Housing Coalition, best known for its affordable housing neighborhood Winchester Green has a new venture in the Northside: Lincoln Mews. RTD has a spotlight: Lincoln Mews represents the Better Housing Coalition’s first major venture in North Side, and it’s comparable in size to the group’s Winchester Greens apartment community along Jefferson Davis Highway [...]
