Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson will be holding a special meeting — in addition to her regularly scheduled meetings — on neighborhood revitalization. The proposed agenda is “When churches, nonprofits, business and government come together reform of a community is promised!” Guests/Speakers: Northside Revitalization Coalition, led by Pastor Larry Miles Virginia Commonwealth University’s Meadowbridge Redevelopment Plan [...]
The Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal) will be having the Blessing of the Animals as part of its 10:30 am service on Sunday, October 3rd. The service will be held in the outdoor chapel at the church, at 8000 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, 23228. All God’s creatures, two-legged, four-legged, winged, or otherwise, are welcome! For further [...]
The 4th Precinct held their MPACC (Mayor’s Participation and Communication Corp) kick-off meeting at Linwood Holton Elementary. The Mayor as well as a ton of City officials were on hand to introduce the program, answer questions, and begin the process of solving residents’ problems — which is what MPACC intends to do. The MPACC program [...]
A black 55 gallon rain barrel was stolen from the 1200 block of Overbrook (near the Police Academy). Who steals a rain barrel? If you know of its whereabouts I can put you in touch with the owner.
RVANews has a more in depth look at the Gaurdian Angels now operating in Highland Park. The chapter was started in direct response to a shooting recently heard in Ann Hardy park. City Council representative Ellen Robertson, whose house is next to the park, asked the Neighborhood Watch to brainstorm ways to lower crime in [...]
The RPD is looking for adult volunteers to help with their new MyPAL Mentor Program. MyPAL is a mentoring program run by the Richmond Police Athletic League. The Richmond PAL was one of 135 police athletic leagues selected to receive federal grant money to establish the mentoring program. The Mentoring Program involves recruiting volunteer Mentors [...]
The Edgehill Civic Association will meet tonight, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 6PM in Room #245 of the Police Training Academy at 1202 W. Graham Road. From the flyer: Come out and meet your neighbors! While here you can get the latest Crime Update from Lt. Corrigan and talk with your District Councilman, Chris Hilbert [...]
