This is about the third or fourth fire so far this year in the Highland Park area. This from the RFD twitter: Units on scene on 2nd Ave with flames thur the roof. NFD Fire on 2nd ave is now a 2nd alarm Units have the bulk of the fire knocked down. 1 person escaped the fire. Fire is ...
I just got a list of closings from the City: Richmond Public Libraries will be closedon Saturday January 30. Library programs scheduled for Saturday are postponed until further notice. All Richmond Public Libraries and programs will resume as regularly scheduled on Monday, February 1. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities has closed recreation centers and ...
Whoa, how did I not know this? Katherine Patterson got her masters at Union Presbyterian Seminary! Crazy. Selected by the Librarian of Congress to serve in this two-year position, Paterson has chosen “Read for Your Life” as the theme for her platform. In this new role she will carry her message of enthusiasm for books and ...
Update I added a picture sent in by reader Richard. Also, he notes there is a for sale sign in the front yard. Original Story This, from the Richmond Fire Department’s twitter, which has proved to be an excellent source of news: Units working a house fire in the 3100 blk of Barton Ave. Units have heavy fire on ...
Update Channel 6 is running a bit of an explanation on why part of Highland Park saw such a drop: Hester says investors came in, renovated those properties, and bailed when the market tanked. Original story By now you should have received your 2010 assessments. I took a minute and pulled the numbers for some different Northside neighborhoods — ...
New York Fried Chicken has a fairly long history of health code violations — including a routine inspection back in ‘06 that found thirteen critical violations. Earlier this month on, January 12th, a health inspector found an inoperable hot water heater heater and forced the establishment to close. NYFC repaired the hot water heater the ...
The North Avenue library is the first branch of many that will undergo renovations. The branch will close February 2nd for an inventory of books and materials before the renovations begin in May. Improvements will include: Rewiring of the buildings for 21st century computer use and for the addition of 17 new public computers Realignment of ...
Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, will hold a community meeting in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District to discuss the potential revitalization and possible future uses of the former Richmond Public Schools A. V. Norrell Elementary School building and Norrell Annex, building which are currently vacant. The meeting is free and all Northside ...
Families of prospective students are invited to attend the Open House at Linwood Holton Elementary School, Tuesday, January 26, 6:30pm and Wednesday, January 27, 9:30am. ...
From neighborhood blog Transitional Neighborhood Lowdown: My neighbor snapped this yesterday in our area. I think I may know the perpetrator who created the sign, but no one is stepping forward to admit to littering condoms. Thankfully, this one looks unused. ...
The Henley Street Theatre’s new production, A Servant of Two Masters, starts its run tomorrow with a preview: Irate fathers, thwarted lovers and mistaken identities! The fun begins when the wily — and chronically hungry servant Truffaldino hatches a zany scheme to double his wages by serving two masters at once. This 18th century slapstick comedy offers ...
Do you have a fabulous, creative, and sustainable kitchen garden? Do you live in the Ginter Park or Bellevue neighborhoods of Richmond? Do you want to share your awesomeness with others interested in kitchen gardening? Then please nominate your garden to be a part of this exciting new event for Tricycle Gardens On Saturday, ...
The Richmond Police are looking for suspects in a robbery last night on Brookland Park Boulevard. Last night in the fourth district there were NINE robberies. From the RPD: The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying the two men who robbed The Market Place, 101 E. Brookland Park Blvd. at gunpoint just after 6 ...
NBC12 is reporting: RICHMOND, VA (WWBT)–Two residents of a Richmond group home are waking up in new rooms because of a fire this weekend. All 82 residents were safely evacuated from the home in the 3200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. Since the fire took place during a down pour, the home owners cleverly called on the GRTC ...
From a reader: closed over a year ago due to a fire, and just reopened last week. It’s a locally owned business, and the food is great! Fresh seafood, home made sides (mac n cheese, red beans and rice, greens, cornbread, etc), and friendly staff. Also, good prices! It’s a great reason to ...
The 32nd Annual Living the Dream community celebration to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place on Monday, January 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, at the Arthur Ashe Center. Richmond Public Schools students, bands, choirs and orators will join School Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Brandon, Mayor ...
From the RFD’s twitter: Units on scene in the 3200 blk of Chamberlayne with fire in a group home. The bldg is being evca at this time. # Fire on Chamberlayne has been extinguished on the 1st floor. Heavy smoke on the 2nd and 3rd floor. NFD # Fire on Chamberlayne is under control. Units will be on ...
The city of Richmondâs Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will present âFrom Africa and Beyond,â an exhibit representing more than 20 local African-American artists, in its Spotlight Gallery in celebration of African-American History Month. This annual group exhibit traces the imprint of African Americans from the rich influence of Africa to current trends ...
From Craigslist: 1986 sqft. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths Brookland Park and Garland Read the full listing. ...
The City of Richmond sent out a release warning citizens to stay off of what appears to be frozen lakes. âWhen the temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing as they have recently in Richmond, it causes a âhoneycombâ effect within the ice, which weakens it,â Pope explained. âWhile they may look inviting, they are dangerous.â The ...