The Times Dispatch reports: Recent tests found high levels of toxic chemicals called PCBs in the James River and some tributaries between Richmond and Hopewell. In some cases, levels of the chemicals were hundreds of times higher than the state … Continue reading
The Richmond Times Dispatch is reporting that the James River Park system will be receiving more money to help hire seasonal workers. Given some of the recent events, this is welcome news. Still, citizens should recognize opportunites to volunteer.
With mountaintop removal and new nuclear and coal burning plants under a lot of environmental scrutiny, Dominion Power has decided to turn to a more ‘renewable’ resource’, namely, the James River. Today the company leadership said that the State Corporation … Continue reading
On December 21 Jame River Park System will co-host a midday nature hike for the public around Belle Isle to be led LERN naturalists Bill Shanabrauch and Stacey Moulds (Local Ecotype Richmond Natives) at 12 PM. Meet at the Belle … Continue reading
When I moved to Richmond in the early nineties, it was a much different place. My parents begged me to live outside of the national murder capital, but I was interested in the original, post punk music scene that had … Continue reading
It’s forecast to be a sunny but chilly weekend ahead here in RVA, and neighbors can expect a lot of weekend visitors as the 6th Annual Shiver In The River celebration happens down at the riverfront and the Virginia War … Continue reading
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association president Todd Woodson sent an email reminder that next week’s OHNA meeting at 7pm on October 22nd at St Andrews Church will primarily consist of a presentation by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay concerning ways … Continue reading
From the FaceBook event page: Saturday, September 22 at 12 PM – 8 PM We’re excited to bring back our outdoor pop-up beer garden at Historic Tredegar on the James. Since the last event we will be adjusting many things … Continue reading
Editor’s note: Michael James is a native Richmonder who has been giving history tours and writing about Richmond for twenty years. Recently he established a new blog which contains both his music and his stories. He asked to share this … Continue reading
There are reports that the coal ash ponds are causing more pollution in the James River. From Times Dispatch article: “We can see things bubbling up, essentially, and our position is this is leaking from the coal ash. We’ve tested … Continue reading