Beckstoffer’s still on track
October 12, 2008 - 08:17
The RTD’s New life in Church Hill takes a look at the Better Hosuing Coalition’s plans for old Beckstoffers: Now, the building is slated to start a new life as a collection of loft-style apartments. It is part of a development plan that... (more...)
A bevy of new businesses
October 9, 2008 - 14:47
Take that, national economy, Petersburg’s Old Towne boasts a bunch of new businesses. In no particular order: Maggie’s has expanded to 8 Bollingbrook St. (Vera Bradley bags, stationary, luggage); Pure Health has opened at 27 W. Bank St.; Utopia... (more...)
Near West End Fire Results in No Injuries
October 9, 2008 - 08:31
Firetrucks in my neighborhood 2 nights ago woke me up. The fire caused significant damage but thankfully, no one was injured. The early morning fire was on Glenside Drive near Harvard Road. Authorities said five residents of the house, including... (more...)
Look for Traffic Delays and Allow Extra Time for UR/JMU Traffic
October 9, 2008 - 08:26
University of Richmond Fans, allow lots of extra time to get to the game on Saturday. West of the Boulevard and Carytown South, get ready for lots of extra traffic and delays. The T-D reports: The University of Richmond athletic department is projecting... (more...)
Armstrong graduates 54.8% on time, RPS hits 67.5%
October 8, 2008 - 14:12
Statewide, 81.3% of the class of 2008 graduated on time. Armstrong High School managed to graduate 54.8% of their students on time, while Franklin Military graduated 93.8% of their students in the same time period. Citywide the on-time graduation rate... (more...)
Phase 2 of High Street Lofts: Open!
October 7, 2008 - 21:52
Click here for more details and images of the recently completed Phase 2 condominiums.
EIA winter heating estimates; energy-related sales tax holiday
October 7, 2008 - 18:39
Today the EIA released its October Short-term Energy and Winter Fuels Outlook. If you click on the 2008/09 Winter Fuels Outlook slideshow in the top right, you’ll find estimates for residential heating oil, natural gas, electricity, etc. over the... (more...)
MacArthur screams for ice cream (and baked goods and more)
October 6, 2008 - 19:40
It’s now officially open on MacArthur Avenue. Stop by and check out our newest local business.
Recent crimes reported in Northside
October 6, 2008 - 19:36
North Richmond News is working with the Richmond Police Department to keep the community informed of crimes in our area; there have been several crimes reported in Northside in recent days. We will report crimes by block numbers, not specific addresses: A... (more...)
Welcome Chattering Children to North Richmond
October 6, 2008 - 19:32
Chattering Children and Speak Up School will be holding a Community Fun Day on Sunday, October 26, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm in celebration of their move to their new location at 1307 Lakeside Avenue. There will be a bouncy castle, ice cream, face-painting,... (more...)
Mayoral forum set for this Thursday at Holton
October 6, 2008 - 19:28
A forum for the five candidates running for mayor will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 9, at Holton Elementary School at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Hermitage Road. The forum, North Richmond civic associations and the Holton PTA, is free... (more...)
It’s Natural Gas Week in Richmond
October 6, 2008 - 19:27
The City of Richmond’s DepartmentCity of Public Utilities recognizes Public Natural Gas Week through October 11: As a member of the American Public Gas Association (APGA), the City of Richmond operates the country’s eighth largest municipally... (more...)
September sector 412 police report details
October 6, 2008 - 19:24
The Richmond Police Department’s monthly report for Sector 412, which covers much of Northside, has been released for September. Highlights include: One 18-year old and two juveniles made a mistake when they decided to steal a car when Police... (more...)
Astronomy Night set for October 23 at Bryan Park
October 5, 2008 - 20:08
“Star Bright, Star Light” – a joint production of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and the Richmond Astronomical Society (RAS) — has been firmly rescheduled for October 23 at 6:30pm in Bryan Park. Members... (more...)
New consignment store coming to Bellevue
October 5, 2008 - 20:05
In November, ReFinery, a consignment shop specializing in women’s wear, will open at 1221 Bellevue Avenue: Richmond’s newest consignment shop, specializing in women’s wear, will be opening soon in north Richmond’s Bellevue neighborhood. ReFinery... (more...)
Planning commission to address new tree policies on October 20
October 5, 2008 - 20:02
A piece of legislation proposed by the Urban Forestry Division of the City of Richmond is heading to the city’s planning commission on Monday, October 20, at 1:30pm. The ordinance states that: No tree shall be planted at least 25 feet from street... (more...)
Leaf collection guidelines issued
October 5, 2008 - 19:54
It’s autumn and the leaves will soon leap from the trees and cover the yards, sidewalks and streets of North Richmond. For residents of Bellevue, Ginter Park and Washington Park, the city will be collecting loose leaves as part of its annual vacuum... (more...)
Make your reservations for Restaurant Week
October 5, 2008 - 19:45
Jonah Holland at Near West End News points her readers toward the dining delight that is Richmond Restaurant Week, slated to run from Monday, October 27, through Sunday, November 2. The only Northside restaurant currently listed as a participant is Zed... (more...)
Northside bus riders weigh in on proposed changes
October 5, 2008 - 19:38
As GRTC works to balance the needs of its riders with a contracting operating budget, it is inviting Richmond residents to give them feedback on proposed changes — including those impacting riders of North Richmond bus routes, the Route 20 bus along... (more...)
Scott’s Addition welcomes Stronghill Dining Company
October 5, 2008 - 19:35
Just across the street from Buz & Ned’s, there’s a new place for residents from the Fan and from Northside to meet over a cold beer and a warm meal. Style Weekly has the scoop on Stronghill Dining Company: It took two years — “like... (more...)
The 3rd RVANews campaign question: The relationship between the mayor and Council
October 5, 2008 - 19:32
We’re a bit late with the third question that RVANews, the community news aggregator for Richmond, has put to candidates for mayor and City Council — but as long as we get the info out before the election, right? RVANews emails questions to... (more...)
Current photos of Richmond neighborhoods
October 5, 2008 - 19:23
John Murden at RVANews points Richmonders to a growing number of neighborhood-specific Flickr photo groups spotlighting Richmond’s diverse communities. So much of Richmond is visually interesting: the details on the buildings beautiful or decrepit,... (more...)
2,250 Year Old Inuit Art at UR Attracts Attention
October 5, 2008 - 09:09
The Times-Dispatch has nice article on the new Inuit Art display at the University of RIchmond’s Harnett Museum of Art, that we mentioned a few weeks ago. The show opened in October and runs through November 16th. In less than a decade, Dan... (more...)
Henrico County Holds Rabies Clinic Oct. 18th
October 4, 2008 - 04:51
The Henrico County Division of Police will hold a rabies clinic on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at gate four of Richmond International Raceway. Shots cost $7, cash only, and include a rabies tag and certificate of inoculation.... (more...)
UR Feels Credit Crunch
October 3, 2008 - 08:45
As reported in today’s Times-Dispatch, the University of Richmond is one of about 1,000 schools affected by Commonfund’s Short Term Fund’s decision to partially freeze withdrawals this week. Wachovia Corp is trustee for the $9.3... (more...)
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