The University of Richmond is partnering with Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (again) to build an affordable house in spring 2010 at 621 E. Brookland Park Blvd in Northside Richmond’s Highland Park neighborhood. The student-run University of Richmond Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter and the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) are working with RMHFH ...
With Highland Park having one of the highest foreclosure rates last year in the Richmond metro area, our friends at U of R thought this may be of interest. It’s main purpose is to engage students, however all members of the community are welcome to attend. The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) invites you to ...
This is about the third or fourth fire so far this year in the Highland Park area. This from the RFD twitter: Units on scene on 2nd Ave with flames thur the roof. NFD Fire on 2nd ave is now a 2nd alarm Units have the bulk of the fire knocked down. 1 person escaped the fire. Fire is ...
Update I added a picture sent in by reader Richard. Also, he notes there is a for sale sign in the front yard. Original Story This, from the Richmond Fire Department’s twitter, which has proved to be an excellent source of news: Units working a house fire in the 3100 blk of Barton Ave. Units have heavy fire on ...
New York Fried Chicken has a fairly long history of health code violations — including a routine inspection back in ‘06 that found thirteen critical violations. Earlier this month on, January 12th, a health inspector found an inoperable hot water heater heater and forced the establishment to close. NYFC repaired the hot water heater the ...
The North Avenue library is the first branch of many that will undergo renovations. The branch will close February 2nd for an inventory of books and materials before the renovations begin in May. Improvements will include: Rewiring of the buildings for 21st century computer use and for the addition of 17 new public computers Realignment of ...
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 ...
From Craigslist: 1986 sqft. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths Brookland Park and Garland Read the full listing. ...
When: Thursday, January 14th Wednesday, January 13th @ 5:00. Where: Ann Hardy Park Building (3300 1st Ave) Contact HPNeighborswatch [at] aol [dot] com for more information. ...
Following last week’s profile of the Chestnut Hill/Plateau Historic District, next up in our series of local histories is a look at the Highland Park Plaza Historic District. ...
Among the many sites and districts in Richmond listed on the National & State registries is the Chestnut Hill/Plateau Historic District (PDF). ...
A new National Park Service website spotlights Richmond as a historic destination, and includes detailed profiles of a number of North Richmond neighborhoods — including the Chestnut Hill community just south of Brookland Park Boulevard. Here’s a snippet; visit the site for more: Chestnut Hill includes a number of large Victorian residences standing out amongst smaller ...