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Archive for August 2008

Mugging on Cherry St.

Police responded Thursday night to a mugging near the intersection of Cherry and Albemarle. A student was approached by 2 black males (one of which had a handgun). They demanded money but he did not have any. There were no injuries. Muggers fled and there were no arrests.

Nate’s Tacos & more at tomorrow’s Byrd House Market

This week in addition to Flynn’s garlic fries, we have Nate’s Tacos. Here is what some have said about Nate on the net: “Incredible! I highly suggest you take any chance you get to have one of Nate’s tacos.” – Nathan Hughes, Richmond Business and Commercial News. “Whatever his secret is, the stuff he serves [...]

Thank You Michael Paul Williams! “VCU learns growth doesn’t mean prestige”

On behalf of Oregon Hill residents, I wish to express my appreciation for Michael Paul Williams’ Times Dispatch column this morning. The school has increased its enrollment by 9,000 students during the past decade. But it has struggled to keep pace — from a standpoint of resources and faculty — to fulfill its academic mission. [...]

FOUND: friendly black cat

Have you lost or or would you like a cat? (via Craig’s List) There is an adorable friendly black cat, who responds to the name “snuffles” currently on my back porch. On the skinny side so he may have been a stray, but is so people friendly you could never tell. He is craving for [...]

Byrd House Market today

What are the three best things about the Byrd House Market? Food, Music, and Friends! This week we’ll have the Stainless Tree-oh (local jazz band) and Flynn’s Foods fabulous garlic fries cooked to order. So come by and connect with friends and make some new ones while you’re there!

Pools of Water (part 2 or 3?)

But how much premium will VCU pay? Thanks, Scott Begin forwarded message: From: DPU – Communications Date: August 18, 2008 3:27:19 PM EDT To: DPU – Communications Subject: News release: New water rates underscore conservation effort New Rate Underscores Conservation Message RICHMOND, VA—In an effort to encourage water customers to conserve water when supply is [...]

ACORN seeks Golden Hammer nominations

ACORN is accepting nominations for this year’s Golden Hammer Awards. If you know of an outstanding (I-can’t-believe-they-fixed-that-wreck) renovation project with a completion date of Sept.1, 2007 and Aug.15, 2008, let ACORN know by sending in a nomination form before Sept.1 (and, yes, you can nominate your own project!).

Richmond.com takes detailed look at District 5

Richmond.com takes a comprehensive overview of Richmond’s 5th District — looking at both the boundaries and key landmarks of this diverse district, as well as a solid snapshot of the candidates and issues behind the upcoming School Board and City Council elections: Located smack in the middle of the city, the Central District is in [...]

How low can VCU go?

Pretty low it seems. But back to this project…this is before adding the water. Tuitions Gone Wild, indeed!

Corner of Laurel and China

The corner of Laurel and China has seen a lot of action lately. On Sunday night, police evicted three or four squatters who were living in a tent in the backyard of a vacant house. The owner says renovations on the house should be finished this Fall. On Monday afternoon a car going up the [...]

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