Fatal shooting at Brookland Park & Barton
Here’s the update on yesterday’s fatal shooting at Brookland Park and Barton. Police say the murder was not random, but they are “concerned about possible retaliation.” The release in full follows.
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Have you seen Valentino?
Valentino is a black/brown tabby with white paws, tummy and some white under and around his chin. He’s big, about 10 pounds, with thick medium length fur and a mane around his neck. His eyes are yellow. His territory is between Brookland Pkwy and the interstate, from the 1600 block of Brookland Parkway through the [...]
Twiggy’s Panamanian Caribbean American Cuisine
Here’s a quick review from RVA Lunch Special of Twiggy’s on Brookland Park Boulevard (anyone know the actual address?): The only dish available at the time was the $5 chicken curry lunch special. We ate chicken curry. It included chicken, rice and beans and cabbage…Twiggy won me as a repeat customer. She’s a Jamaican grandmother [...]
R&S on Brookland Park closed?
From a reader: Just wondering if you had any information about the R&S on Brookland Parkway being shut down? Anyone?
City plans to revitalize Brookland Park Boulevard (again)
Style Weekly brings word of another attempt by the City at revitalizing a stretch of Brookland Boulevard. This time they’ll start by demolishing 209 & 211 W. Brookland Park Boulevard.
Double shooting near Hanes Market and Deli
From the RPD: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (X2) (SHOOTING) 11/8/11 • 7:35 p.m. 3000 block of Hanes Avenue Two males reported they were shot by an unknown person(s). Their injuries are not life-threatening. A tiny bit more from WTVR.
14 burglaries in two weeks
From Lt. Corrigan: Just wanted you folks to be aware of the increase in residential burglaries in your areas. Sector 412 has experienced 14 residential burglaries in two weeks, 9 of which have occurred in lower Ginter Park and Brookland Park. These burglaries are occurring day and night. The daytime burglaries are occurring when residents [...]
Hilbert hosts discussion about Brookland Park
Sorry for the late notice but this is tonight (July 13th), 6.30pm at the 4th Precinct building on Chamberlayne (2219 Chamberlayne Avenue). The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will attend the upcoming meeting of the Brookland Park Area Association to discuss the revitalization of Richmond’s Brookland Park Boulevard Area…The [...]
209 & 211 West Brookland Park declared a hazard
The City has issued a Notice of Adverse Effect for the demolition of 209 & 211 West Brookland Park. You can download the entire notice here (PDF). If you have questions or objections you can contact Thomas.Potterfield@richmondgov.com (804.646.6364). no later than August 2nd.
Be aware! Brookland Park safety improvements underway
The City has started working on some of the proposed Brookland Park Boulevard safety improvements. Expect lane and sidewalk closures. The project is scheduled to last until November 4th. Here’s a list of improvements you can keep an eye out for: Installation curb extensions Cross walks Pavement marking Landscaping Wheelchair ramps Sidewalk restoration Signal upgrade
