so there is an election coming up…

I’m 0-1 in any type of public endorsement, but I believe that events have proven that I was essentially correct. With that out there, I have had the opportunity meet many of the folks running for office this season in Richmond and I have developed... (more...)

so there is an election coming up…

I’m 0-1 in any type of public endorsement, but I believe that events have proven that I was essentially correct. With that out there, I have had the opportunity meet many of the folks running for office this season in Richmond and I have developed... (more...)

City Council Candidates Respond To Questions

I was delighted when all three candidates for the 5th District City Council seat attended last week’s neighborhood association meeting. Meanwhile, rvanews.com is doing a valiant job of collecting responses to questions: If you support the proposed... (more...)

Rev.Jones and all of that development on Hull Street

Style Weekly drops a hot one, giving us a close look at the impact (or lack there of…) of Rev. Dwight C. Jones and the First Baptist Church on Hull Street: “In fact,” he told the crowd, “I am the only candidate that is running that has... (more...)

RDC endorsement of Jones bogus?

The mayoral endorsement Del. Dwight C. Jones received by Richmond Democratic Committee for has been declared out of bounds by the committee’s chairman, according to an article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Eric Payne told a five-member Democratic... (more...)

2nd District Endorsements rolling in…

Two of the three candidates for the 2nd District City Council seat have been racking up the endorsements. Charles Samuels has been endorsed by outgoing 2nd District representative and mayoral candidate Bill Pantele, the Richmond Crusade For Voters, the... (more...)

a look at coffee and global trade @ GlobeHopper

This weeks conversation at GlobeHopper, hosted by the folks from Back Porch Energy Initiative: Monday, October 6th — Black Gold: An in-depth look at the world of coffee and global trade. As westerners sip on designer lattes and cappuccinos, impoverished... (more...)

Voter Registration Deadline is October 6th

 With the presidential election on everyone’s mind, maybe now is a good time to remind folks to  register to vote. Monday is the last day to register and still vote in the presidential election.  So, if you are not registered, get on it. And,... (more...)

rock the block for Barack

There will be a neighborhood picnic and get out the vote drive on Saturday Oct.4th from 1-5 PM at 35th and East Marshall Streets. Come and meet your neighbors! Bring a dish or drink to share (if you can), register to vote (if you need to), and learn... (more...)

What is the most important issue to you in the mayoral election?

Obama and McCain Energy Advisors at UR Law School Today at 12:15pm

Today, Wednesday October 1st, Barack Obama and John McCain’s top energy advisors will be debating at the University of Richmond Law School. What better way to get your questions answered about what Obama and McCain plan on doing! There is no... (more...)

Thank you, Rep. Bobby Scott, for voting NO on the bailout

From the candidates: How the mayor and city council *should* work together

Last week we got to learn a bit about what the candidates think makes them ready to take office. This week we’re jumping into a bit more heated topic: the mayor and city council. Our question this week: What are your thoughts on the relationship... (more...)

Who wants baseball in The Bottom?

Thought to be dead and buried, the crazy idea of building a baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom walked like a zombie though news stories during the past week. In a squirrelly move that should surprise no one, Mayor Doug Wilder reversed himself, once again,... (more...)

Who wants baseball in The Bottom?

Thought to be dead and buried, the crazy idea of building a baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom walked like a zombie though news stories during the past week. In a squirrelly move that should surprise no one, Mayor Doug Wilder reversed himself, once again,... (more...)

Green Jobs Now day of action

More than 100,000 people rallied at Green Jobs Now events across the country “to urge leaders to jump start the clean energy economy [and] create real energy solutions that build a new green economy strong enough to create millions of green jobs... (more...)

Mayoral Candidate Robert Grey Hosts At Mama ‘Zu on Oct. 5

Robert Grey, candidate for Richmond Mayor, is hosting ‘An Afternoon With Robert Grey’ on Sunday, October 5th, 1pm to 4pm, at Oregon Hill’s Mama ‘Zu restaurant. The flyer asks folks to rsvp to robertgrey4mayor@gmail.com by Sept.... (more...)

Mayoral forum, the Issues, part one

If you actually wanted to learn something from the Mayoral Forum and either could not attend or find our “commentary” distasteful hopefully this will be of use. I’ve taken John’s excellent mostly factual summaries and removed them... (more...)

Live blogging a mayoral forum: part one

Hello everyone. I come to you from a seat labeled “reserved for media.” WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT WE COULD FALL SO FAR! Tonight begins the first of a three part nu-media experiment: the mayoral candidates talk and we effuse snarky quasi-useful... (more...)

From the candidates: tell us a little bit about yourself - *UPDATED*

We had a nice conversation last week in response to our first round of questions posed to Richmond mayoral and city council candidates. If you haven’t had a chance to take a look, head on over. This week’s question was a bit more personal: What... (more...)

Samuels also the best man for the job because he answers his frickin’ email

One of the three City Council candidates for the 2nd district have submitted their responses to the 2nd in a series of weekly questions put to them by RVA News (last week). The question: What are two qualities that people who know you well might say... (more...)

signs

Gilpin plans shadowed by history of Blackwell

Michael Paul Williams looks at the planned redevelopment of Gilpin through the lens of Blackwell: Before any transformation takes place in Gilpin Court, the ghosts of Blackwell must be purged. Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is planning... (more...)

Rea profiles the 6th District

Writing for richmond.com, F.T.Rea profiles the far-flung 6th district: The salamander-shaped 6th District stretches from Highland Park and Barton Heights in North Richmond, through parts of Downtown, including the Richmond Coliseum and Shockoe Slip.... (more...)