The press conference will take place at 2PM on Saturday, September 4th in the Gabriel Prosser Park, 3100 Meadowbridge Rd., Richmond, VA 23222 (Highland Park). Most people recognize the Guardian Angels from news reports of young volunteers patrolling New York’s most dangerous subway lines and streets. It is unavoidable that people associate us ...
As of tonight you’ll no longer be able to return books to the temporary library site at Norrell Elementary. They’ll be closing down. To prepare for the reopening of the permanent branch on North Avenue. Good news: if you didn’t get your books back tonight, you can keep them until October 11 — when the ...
Please join us in celebrating nearly 6 years in business! From 9:00 to 4:30 on Saturday, September 18th our fabulous Yoga instructors will be offering classes for their favorite charities. A suggested minimum donation of $10.00 for a class would be appreciated. A complete list of classes, times and charities will be posted on the ...
I guess this is a good thing? The ever vigilant urban forestry crew recently moved a giant beehive in a fallen tree from Byrd Park to Bryan Park. Via NBC12. ...
The RTD has an interesting story on a tree damaged during the construction of a new traffic circle at 1400 Westbrook. The twenty-foot silver maple’s roots were cut by a contractor without consulting an arborist. a silver maple on Westbrook Avenue wasn’t supposed to be touched in a city project to build a traffic ...
NBC12 is reporting that a child was struck by a bus last night near Brookland Park Boulevard. A 7-year-old boy is in the hospital recovering from serious injuries. Police say he was on his bicycle when he was hit by a burgundy van. ...
A new locally-owned toy store has opened up on Lakeside with an interesting green angle: Save Recess! is Richmond’s newest, locally owned toy store. We offer a full line of active and imaginative toys as well as the latest and greatest in fun! Our toys and games are high quality and we have a ...
Chief Bryan T. Norwood will lead his Command Staff and sector officers in a community walk through in the Ginter Park neighborhood tonight. The purpose is to speak with residents and business owners in the area about their concerns and how they can work with officers to address them. The group will meet at 6 ...
As part of his regularly scheduled community meetings, Councilman Hilbert will hold a meeting this Wednesday. The agenda will include: Public Safety Report on the Northside 3rd District, Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct Partnership for Families (A nonprofit organization that assists parents and children in Richmondâs Northside) will discuss its programs and activities at their new location ...
This Saturday on the Linwood Holton Lawn at 6pm the Richmond Concert Band will give a free performance. Students from RPS will be performing with the band, so bring your lawn chairs and picnics and get down. Also! If you’ve got an old instrument laying around you can bring it and donate it to “Old Instruments ...
We’ve all probably seen at least once of these door-to-door scams. Last time it was about security systems, this time it seems its about BBC internships? From a reader: I just wanted to let you guys know that I am a resident in the Rosedale neighborhood who was just solicited by a clean cut young man ...
WTVR reports: RICHMOND - Members of St. Paul Catholic Church were stunned and heartbroken Saturday to learn that four chalices were taken from the building’s sacristy. … the value of the chalices [is estimated] at about $900 each. They had just been reconditioned, courtesy of a generous donation, that was made on behalf of the parishioner’s deceased ...
The Gay Community Center of Richmond is proud to announce âDonât Hate, Celebrateâ â a Fashion Show to Benefit the Gay Community Center of Richmond. Style is for everyone no matter their size, age, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation or gender identity! Join us for a stylish evening at GCCR featuring a show of fashions ...
We only have [a few] more days remaining if anyone is interested in adopting any trees for the 2010/2011 planting season. The City will not take any applications after September 1. The cost is $25.00 for each tree that you wish to adopt for dues paying members of the GPRA. Email me at districta2@historicginterpark.org and ...
The Perseids are coming! Each year between July and August the earth travels through the debris of comet Swift-Tuttle, which results in a meteor shower. The predicted max – when you should see the most meteors at once – this year is August 12th. If you’re interested in something amazing, scientific, and beautiful the Richmond ...
A new public arts/theatre group is debuting in Battery Park with a performance of As You Like It. Their name? Theatre in Battery Park. Theatre in Battery Park is a brand new grass roots community based band of performers dedicated to re-imagining, re-invigorating, and reaching out to a whole new audience of theatre enthusiasts. Access ...
On Saturday August 7th (this Saturday) the Partnership for Families is celebrating the opening of their Northside Family Learning Center. There will be tours, food, and the staff will be available to meet & greet. The event will take place from 10am – 2pm at 800 W. Graham Rd. About Partnership for Families Northside The Partnership for ...
With more than half of the year behind us the Northside has seen only three murders this year — one in Ginter Park, one in Gilpin Court, and one in Carver. Depending on your definition of what constitutes the Northside the latter two may not even fall into the area. This is a big improvement ...
National Night Out is a community / police / awareness event that takes place the first Tuesday in August each year. Neighborhoods across the city will be hosting events to bring the neighborhood “out.” Below are the details for the official event thrown by 3rd district councilman Chris Hilbert. If you know of other ...
It seems like every month there is an outbreak of HVAC/pipe thefts. In July alone there were 24 incidents — sometimes with the thieves walking away with whole air conditioning units. NBC12 has the story: This month alone, the Northside has seen 24 incidents of this type of theft. 15 of them have been in ...