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In with the new…

04.26.2009 · Posted in Etc

Two years ago, I started North Richmond News after a bit of badgering from John Murden, who founded the oldest of Richmond’s community news weblogs — Church Hill People’s News — several years earlier. I’m now passing the baton to John Murden, Ross Catrow and Valerie Catrow; Ross and Val moved into Northside last year, ...

New school superintendent to speak at Hilbert meeting

04.19.2009 · Posted in Etc

Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Brandon will be the keynote speaker at this Wednesday’s monthly Northside 3rd District meeting, hosted by Councilman Chris Hilbert. The meeting will also include feedback on the district’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats generated in a recent SWOT analysis. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, ...

Body found on Westwood

04.19.2009 · Posted in Etc

The Times-Dispatch reports: Richmond police are conducting a death investigation for a body that was found in a sleeping bag Saturday evening. Police said the body was found by a person walking under the overpass at the 2000 block of Westwood Avenue around 6:20 p.m. Decomposition had set in, and the body is at the medical examiner’s office ...

Richmond police move fast on Brookland Park murder

04.14.2009 · Posted in Etc

Richmond police report that an arrest has been made in yesterday’s deadly shooting at Third Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard: Investigators arrested David M. Ellis, 18, of the 3000 block of Garland Avenue, within hours after finding Kelvin R. Green, 38, of Highland Springs, dead of a gunshot wound in the 2900 block of Third Avenue ...

“Survivor Day” training set for Saturday

04.13.2009 · Posted in Etc

Another round of “Survivor Day” training — where Richmond residents can receive free training in basic emergency survival skills — is set for this Saturday. “Survivor Day” is sponsored by the City’s Office of Emergency Management. It is a free, four-hour training session in fire safety, first-aid, anti-terrorism and weather response measures. It happens this Saturday, ...

Gargatuan composters available through City on Saturday

04.13.2009 · Posted in Etc

The City of Richmond wants to help you turn your trash into treasure with 80 gallon compost bins: The City of Richmond Clean City Commission has a limited supply of the Earth Machineâ„¢ that will be on sale April 18 for Earth Day. They will be available for purchase at 320 Hull Street from10 a.m. to 4:00 ...

Fatal shooting Monday afternoon on Brookland Park Blvd.

04.13.2009 · Posted in Etc

From the Times-Dispatch: Police are investigating a fatal shooting this afternoon on Third Avenue near East Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond’s North Side. Police responded shortly after 3 p.m. and found the body of a man with at least one gunshot wound. The body was inside a black Ford Edge. Dozens of onlookers watched as police surrounded the ...

Details on Lakeside Farmers’ Market

04.12.2009 · Posted in Etc

Here are the details on the second running of the Lakeside Farmers’ Market, which started last year at Lakeside Towne Center. We’ll periodically update readers on this and other Northside markets: Lakeside Farmers’ Market at 6110 Lakeside Avenue (At Lakeside Towne Center) will offer local produce and those processed items regulated by the Virginia Department of ...

Hermitage holds blood drive on April 21

04.12.2009 · Posted in Etc

The Hermitage will hold a blood drive on April 21 from 1:00 until 3:30 p.m. at 1600 Westwood Avenue. Contact Susan Cantrell at 474-1850 to reserve a donation time slot. Virginia Blood Services is especially in need of type ), O+ and B- blood. ...

Missing white/brown spaniel dog

04.12.2009 · Posted in Etc

Tibby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog, has been missing in the 23227 area since Friday night. Tibby is white and brown, and was wearing a collar with tags. Contact Tibby’s owner at rachel.easter [at] richmond.edu with information. ...

Watch “Rock-a-Doodle” at Ginter Park Library

04.11.2009 · Posted in Etc

Join the staff of Ginter Park Library and families from across Northside for an afternoon Movie Madness Matinee this Saturday, April 18, at 3:00 p.m. The library will be showing “Rock-a-Doodle” (77 minutes, rated G) and serving up free popcorn. Bring blankets and pillows to create your own comfortable seating on the library floor. Children ...

Bryan Park’s Azalea Loop open for traffic through May 15

04.11.2009 · Posted in Etc

Every year, the loop road surrounding the Azalea Garden at Bryan Park is open to vehicular traffic during the peak bloom period. The road will be open to cars through May 15 this year. Friends of Bryan Park have details on the once spectacular attraction. Volunteers have reclaimed much of the garden, and returned it to ...

Help clear invasive plants from Bryan Park

04.11.2009 · Posted in Etc

The Virginia Master Naturalists and the Virginia Native Plant Society announce the first-ever, statewide Invasive Plant Removal Day. The program will take place at locations all over the state on Saturday, May 2, including at Northside’s Bryan Park. Riverine Master Naturalists (contact: Emily Gianfortoni at riverinechapter [at] earthlink [dot] net) are coordinating the invasive plant removal ...

SPCA Critter Camp (for kids) is now enrolling

04.11.2009 · Posted in Etc

The SPCA on Hermitage Road behind the Diamond is gearing up for its annual Critter Camp, a one-week summer program for children ages six to 10 interested in learning more about animals. Critter Camp lasts for 5 days, Monday through Friday, and is broken into morning (9 a.m. to Noon) and afternoon (1 to 4 p.m.) ...

Budget impact on libraries outlined

04.11.2009 · Posted in Etc

Hills and Heights’ community weblog has posted a letter outlining the potential impact of budget cuts on Richmond’s libraries. The most significant changes in hours and policies that would impact residents are targeted at the Main Library in downtown Richmond and a long-time contract allowing Richmond residents to use Chesterfield’s Bon Air branch. ...

City posting list of trees to be removed

04.11.2009 · Posted in Etc

Church Hill People’s News reports that the city’s Urban Forestry Division is now posting their removal list of “dead and decaying trees that could be a safety hazard to the City’s citizens.” The April list includes 15 trees along a two block stretch of Lorraine Avenue in Bellevue. ...