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Before and after on N Street

Church Hill People's News — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:11:49 +0000

Text and photo from Mary Wingfield Scott’s Old Richmond Neighborhoods: Most of the houses in Shed Town, whether early or late, were of modest size (both the McEnery and Blakey houses, as we have seen, have been altered). An exception is 3213-15 N Street, built in 1843 by Richard Malone. This is a handsome step-gabled [...]

Man fatally shot on Fendall Avenue

North Richmond News — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:00:40 +0000

Richmond police are investigating a possible shooting death in North Richmond. A call came in today shortly after noon of a person shot in the 1600 block of Fendall Avenue, police spokesman James Mercante said. The victim suffered apparent gunshot wounds. This is Richmond’s 9th killing of 2013. This is the 1st homicide in Northside [...]

Public Square – Attracting RVA’s next generation

Greater Jackson Ward News — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:43 +0000

Public Square #47 will focus on how to attract and keep young professionals in Richmond. The Public Square will take place on Tuesday, may 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Richmond Times-Dispatch building. This event is open to the public and is free. Advance re...

Pine Street Baptist Church Art Show On Thursday

Oregon Hill — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:44:28 +0000

Lead singer Toots Hibbert struck with bottle at concert

Shockoe News — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:01:35 +0000

The weather kept me away but it didn’t keep all the asses away at the Riverrock concert last night. RTD has the story. The only minor positive is that the crowd helped capture the suspect and turned him over to the cops. Reggae singer Frederick “Toots” Hibbert was taken to a hospital bleeding after he [...]

“Our block”

Fan of the Fan — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:55:58 +0000

A great photo set from itsajourney: Our block, complete with lots of front porches, flowers, twisting & winding alleys, a park, gardens and Strawberry St, where we enjoy our market, laundry, flower shop, wine shop, best take-out around and probably one of the last indep rent-a-video shops on the planet. Very lucky lucky we are!

Postbellum applying for ABC on/off & keg permit license

Fan of the Fan — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:20 +0000

Postbellum, the new restaurant going into the old Mulligan’s spot, applied for a Wine & Beer on/off/Keg Permit/Mixed Beverage ABC license on May 16, 2013. Postbellum will be owner Ron Morse’s third restaurant (he also owns Baja Bean Company and Station 2).

Rifle Salute In Hollywood Cemetery Monday Afternoon

Oregon Hill — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:25:52 +0000

From email from Hollywood Cemetery management: This message is to notify you that there will be a funeral service held here on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. which will include military honors. A rifle salute will be included in this service. Thank you for assisting us in getting this message out to the [...]

Once Upon a Vine’s 9th anniversary party!

North Richmond News — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:11:55 +0000

Once Upon a Vine’s 9th anniversary party this Saturday May 18th (weather permitting) 1pm to 5pm burgers, hot dogs, beer, wine and live music with unknown favorites. bring the kids (no pets please). see you there.

Have you seen Berta?

North Richmond News — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:13 +0000

Lost French bulldog near Montrose/Walton Ave. Northside Richmond, Va. Lost 5/5/13 in the AM. Wearing collar with tags. She is a black/brindle Female, who’s answers to Berta. She is up to date on her vaccines. Attempts have been made to contact/post to NBC12 and Lite98 regarding the reward Being offered if she is found (no [...]

Bellevue plant swap today (rain or shine!)

North Richmond News — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:49:13 +0000

The Bellevue plant swap is today: Bring your labeled yard plants in disposable containers to the Swap at 10:00. You will receive one ticket for each yard plant brought to the Swap (regardless of type). Plants can be purchased for one ticket or for $1.0...

Young Prince Charles – Troop 491 Theme Song

Church Hill People's News — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:31:50 +0000

Troop 491: The Adventures of The Muddy Lions premiers today at the Byrd Theater: Triston, a naïve adolescent boy coping with life in the projects, is enrolled in the Boy Scouts by his mother in an effort to keep him off the streets. When he witnesses a homicide, the local thug demands his silence, and [...]

Troop 491: The Adventures of The Muddy Lions TODAY at the Byrd

West of the Boulevard News — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:25:18 +0000

Troop 491: The Adventures of The Muddy Lions The local indie film opens at the Byrd Theater on Saturday, May 18 at 1pm Description Triston, a naïve adolescent boy coping with life in the projects, is enrolled in the Boy Scouts by his mother in an effort to keep him off the streets. When he [...]

This week’s calendar

Church Hill People's News — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:27:27 +0000

Community Health Fair in Fulton; Gargantuan All Church Hill YARD SALE; History Hounds Explore Church Hill Walking Tour ; Urban Container Gardening; Volunteers needed for tree planting in Chimborazo Park; Wine Shop Saturdays @ Dutch & Company; Free African Dance class; Free Tae Kwon Do class; RECYCLING WEEK; Sukha Yoga Classes; Church Hill Association; LIVE [...]

This week’s calendar

Fan of the Fan — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:27:03 +0000

Armed Forces Day at Virginia War Memorial; Carytown & Museum District: Butchers, Bakers & Beyond; Robots + Us; Carytown Farmers Market ; Byrd House Market; Food Truck Court at Virginia Historical Society; Lunch Break Science Mission San Xavier del Bac in Arizona, History and Art ; 2nd District Meeting; Harrisburg City Islanders at Richmond Kickers; [...]

This week’s calendar

Fan of the Fan — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:27:03 +0000

This week’s calendar

West of the Boulevard News — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:26:51 +0000

New brunch at Secco starts Saturday

West of the Boulevard News — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:20:00 +0000

The new brunch at Secco kicks off today:

Almost 30 plants stolen from front porch

Fan of the Fan — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:19:06 +0000

nbc12 is reporting a massive plant theft: Thieves, armed with green thumbs, are on the run after they stole two dozen potted plants from a Richmond man’s front porch. It happened at a home on West Cary Street near Mulberry Street. Chris Morano says he woke up Friday morning and what he found was shocking. [...]

Almost 30 plants stolen from front porch

Fan of the Fan — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:19:06 +0000

Sound-Check Studios Grand Opening TODAY

West of the Boulevard News — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:15:34 +0000

Come join in on the fun at Sound-Check Studios, Richmond’s first and only multi-faceted musician’s center offering practice spaces, storage, recording studio, equipment repair, and used gear sales. The FREE event includes food, drink, live entertainment and give-aways including T-Shirts, unlimited practice time in one of our sound treated rooms for 1 month, and a [...]

Cyclist shot in the eye with a paintball

North Richmond News — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:10:24 +0000

WTVR is reporting a paintball drive-by on Seminary Avenue: Unsuspecting while out for some afternoon exercise, a man riding his bike on Seminary Avenue was popped in the face with a paintball at close range. [...] Richmond police say on top of the bicyclist’s injury, a woman passing by was also nicked by a paintball. [...]

Cyclist shot in the eye with a paintball

North Richmond News — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:10:24 +0000

Tree down and power out on Taylor Avenue

Hills and Heights — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:49:04 +0000

I was enjoying a Richmond Kickers game when this went down. Near as I can figure from the photo above by Jennifer C. and the Facebook posts, this happened around 7:10 and power is still out for some folk.

NO BS record release parties at Balliceaux, The Camel

Fan of the Fan — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:12:36 +0000

Shhhhhh, don’t tell anybody! RVA exclusive, secret, extra special, two times only, album release party! Our brand new studio album, RVA All Day, drops May 17 and 18 at a pair of release parties at our favorite RVA venues. Come celebrate with us! “…a hot, irrepressible blast of brass and canyon-like grooves.” -SPIN RVA All [...]

Community Health Fair in Fulton

Church Hill People's News — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:51:16 +0000

2nd District meeting announced for next Thursday

Fan of the Fan — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:41 +0000

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meeting in Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District All Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District in Richmond, Virginia will hold a district-wide meeting in [...]

2nd District meeting announced for next Thursday

Fan of the Fan — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:41 +0000

Excellence in Commercial Renovation for The Alliance Group

Fan of the Fan — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:03 +0000

VIA Parker Agelasto: Congratulations to Rob Jones and The Alliance Group for winning the Excellence in Commercial Renovation Award from the Fan District Association at their annual meeting [Tuesday] night.

New home for Critter Wash

Fan of the Fan — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:23 +0000

Critter Wash has recently moved from the 300 block of Robinson Street north to 10 Robinson Street.