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 ...
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 ...
Saint Elizabeth’s Church will host its Annual Jazz and Food Festival, Saturday, August 7, 2010, from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Last year marked the first community festival in Highland Park of its kind and this year will be the return of a fun-filled afternoon for both the young and young at heart. The ...
The first reports of this were that a three year old girl had been found wandering the streets of Highand Park by the fire department — who were on a call nearby. Police tell us early this morning, in the dark, the 3-year-old walked out the front door of her home, without her mother knowing. ...
Craigslist has details on Buddy, a red basenji mix missing in the Highland Park area, and Gloria, a collie missing in Ginter Park. ...
From the RPD daily crime report we have another shooting — this time in North Highland Park: the 3600 block of Meadowbridge Road. This brings us to three shootings in as many days (1, 2). AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING) 6/30/10, 1:30 a.m. 3600 block of Meadowbridge Road A male reported he was shot by an unknown person. His injuries are not ...
NBC12 has the report: Carl Scott had locked the door and every window, except for one. He hadn’t visited the home he owns on Young Street after the latest tenants moved out a month ago. Upon his return, he noticed there had been some unexpected and unwanted visitors. “I came home and noticed that ...
The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Battery Park, Southern Barton Heights, and Highland Park Civic Associations and the City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review Preservation Staff, invites you to explore the history and architecture of three early streetcar suburbs by foot or bicycle on Saturday, June ...
As part of their daily news release the RPD includes a “Today’s Good News” section. From today’s release: Today’s Good News: Special Investigations Division officers recently executed a search warrant at a home on Enslow Avenue after receiving some citizen complaints. Detectives seized approximately two pounds of marijuana, cocaine, a gun and cash. Four people were ...
The city is auctioning off two properties in the Northside this month: 3025 Garland Avenue 3405 Carolina Avenue Both are located in historic districts and renovation costs could qualify for some tax credits. The auctions will take place tomorrow at Motley’s Galleries at 4402 W. Broad Street at 6pm. ...
The University of Richmond is actually pretty involved in the Northside, both with Boaz and Ruth and their own programs. Below is a spotlight on Carly Vendegna who is starting some community garden projects in Highland Park. Working with Backyard Farmer and a local church, Vendegna is also helping to develop a compost unit and kitchen ...
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. ...