Oregon Hill resident Caroline Cox has written a back page opinion piece for Style magazine, entitled “Missing the Bag“. Its about the opportunity costs of taxpayer money. “Most of the ongoing debate about the proposed $318 million ballpark-anchored development in Shockoe Bottom has centered on the best place to put a new baseball stadium. But [...]
Effective this past Saturday, May 16th, I was reassigned within 4th Precinct to the Executive Officer’s position. Lieutenant Yvonne Baltz will be taking over Sector 413. I wanted to take a minute to thank each one of you for your assistance and continued support over the past couple of years. I have very much enjoyed [...]
Corner of S. Pine and Idlewood. Reported to me this afternoon. I have reported to police but heard nothing as of yet. This comes after other graffiti.
In a recent Times Dispatch article on the City budget negotiations, 5th District Councilperson Marty Jewell expressed concern about cut funding for the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. Councilman E. Martin Jewell said he’s frustrated that the council didn’t do more to support parks and recreation. Jones’ proposed budget calls for eliminating 29 vacant full-time [...]
Valentine History Center: Opening May 14th : Disciples of Vulcan: Examining the Oregon Hill Community “Bordered by Cary and Belvidere Streets to the north and east and Oregon Hill Parkway and Hollywood Cemetery to the south and west, Oregon Hill was settled in the 1840s by Irish and Welsh ironworkers and continues to thrive as [...]
This past week, William Abele, a 47 year old white male, was charged with grand larceny of a saw from a house on the 500 block of S. Pine Street. The Officer has not been given a court date. This was done with the help of neighborhood residents who kept their eyes open, spotted trouble, [...]
For Immediate Release: May 8, 2009 For more information, contact: Sharon North – (804) 646-5607 Jemila Woodson – (804) 646-5665 Bi-Annual Inspection – Robert E. Lee Bridge WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Bi-annual inspection WHEN: Monday, May 11 until late May WHERE: Robert E. Lee Bridge, northbound lanes BACKGROUND: Motorists may [...]
From the Born Ugly magazine website: And come celebrate (translation get drunk and injured) with us at Holly Street Park in Richmond on May 9th at 4pm. We’ll be dragging out launch ramps (and plenty of other janky ramps and rails) for our Issue #1 Launch Launch Jam.
Sunday, May 10th Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour 2-4pm A two-hour walk through this picturesque property along the James River, which is the final resting place for two U.S. presidents, Civil War generals, philanthropist Lewis Ginter and thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers. Meet your guide just beyond the stone house at the cemetery entrance at [...]
