From the Richmond Police Department’s FaceBook page: Richmond Police were proud to join Richmond, VA – Mayor’s Office Dwight C. Jones, Councilman Parker Agelasto, Councilman Jon Baliles and several city residents this morning for a bike ride from Monroe Park to City Hall in honor of Bike to Work Day!
This Saturday the Virginia War Memorial will host an Armed Services Day celebration. Armed Forces Day 5/18/2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM On this Armed Forces Day, the Native American community is honored to be a part of a special recognition for America’s best. They will present a veteran’s song and a victory song followed [...]
Speaking of yard sales, the William Byrd Community House will be hosting one this Saturday. From the WBCH website: YARD SALE Saturday, May 18, 8am – 1pm Location: William Byrd athletic field behind the gym Parking on Idlewood Avenue, Linden Street and the grassy area in front of the community garden Vendors – contact Gladys [...]
Despite continued questions and controversy, the Mayor’s Office released the following press release: For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Wallace Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (804) 646-2772 Michael.Wallace at Richmondgov.com Mayor to Officially Open New 2nd Street Connector Road WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones Ellen Robertson, Richmond City Council Vice President, District 6 Parker Agelasto, Richmond City [...]
Questions from individual citizens did not get answered, but with more interest in the canal, now Better Government is posing questions. From Better Government: May 13, 2013 VIA EMAIL TO: ray.tarasovic at richmondgov.com Police Chief Ray J. Tarasovic Police Headquarters 200 West Grace Street Richmond, VA 23220 Re: Canal Wall Destruction Investigation Dear Chief Tarasovic, [...]
This quintet of local noise artists opened for the touring Tatsuya Nakatani & Michel Doneda duo at the Nile on Monday night.
Chunksaah Records has re-issued punk singer Tim Barry’s first solo career recordings. It seems fitting, since the rental house he lived in on the 500 block of S. Laurel is now undergoing extensive renovations. These are the raw sketches of songs that have become fan favorite sing-alongs, where you can first discern his now signature [...]
From City press release: Richmond, VA — Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Trails Commission invites the city of Richmond to participate in Richmond Bike Month during May. The goal of the 2nd Annual Richmond Bicycle Commuter Challenge to show how easy, affordable, and healthy bike commuting can be. “The Richmond Bicycle Commuter Challenge [...]
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night. In terms of local recycling, two events this Saturday: One is an e-cycling (and tires!) day held by the City on the [...]
