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Archive for January 2010

Henley Street Theatre presents: A Servant of Two Masters

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 [...]

Tricycle Gardens first annual Kitchen Garden Tour

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, July [...]

Police seek suspects in Brookland Park robbery

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 [...]

Update on Chamberlayne fire

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 [...]

River City Seafood opens

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 go East [...]

32nd Living the Dream celebration today

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 [...]

Fire at group home on Chamberlayne

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 [...]

Spotlight Gallery to feature local African-American Artists

The city of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will present “From Africa and Beyond,” 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 [...]

Got $30,000? Here’s a house

From Craigslist: 1986 sqft. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths Brookland Park and Garland Read the full listing.

DON’T GO ICE SKATING … OR ELSE

The City of Richmond sent out a release warning citizens to stay off of what appears to be frozen lakes. “When the temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing as they have recently in Richmond, it causes a ‘honeycomb’ effect within the ice, which weakens it,” Pope explained. “While they may look inviting, they are dangerous.” [...]

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