Valentine Museum Chronicles Architecture & People Of Oregon Hill

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Scott

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 a tight-knit working class neighborhood. Using images from the History Center photograph collection, the exhibition will trace the development of the neighborhood’s residents, businesses, institutions and preservation challenges.”

photograph of 614-618 China Street.

WBCH Mama Zu’s Fundraising Dinner

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Scott

Larceny Arrest for Saw Theft

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Scott

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, and followed up with police. They deserve thanks from all of us. If you are missing stuff from your yard, you might want to contact the police about Abele.

Bi-Annual Inspection – Robert E. Lee Bridge

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Scott

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 experience additional delays, as the inspection will require occasional lane closures. Once the northbound lane inspection is complete, crews will perform an inspection on the southbound lanes. The public will be notified when this transition takes place.

From refuse collection to pothole reports, Customer Care Center representatives are available at 3-1-1 to assist citizens with all of their Public Works needs. For more information on the City of Richmond, visit www.RichmondGov.com .

Magazine Release Party Tomorrow In Holly Street Playground

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Scott

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.

Still Need a Mother’s Day Gift? Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Scott

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 Cherry and Albemarle streets. Please park on the street. $10 ($5 History Center members).

Police Sector 413 Newsletter

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Scott

PDF of new one is located here.

The Invisible Philanthropist in Richmond Magazine

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Scott

There’s been other posts about Grace Arents, but its still great to see Harry Kollatz Jr.’s recent column in Richmond Magazine.

I like the title: “The Invisible Philanthropist: Grace Arents, a shy heiress, transformed her city”.

Environmental/Veggie Potluck On Thursday

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Scott

John Richmond and Caroline Cox host a veggie potluck dinner and environmental documentary. Everyone is welcome.

May 7th, Thursday

location- William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry Street Richmond, Virginia 23220

Vegetarian dinner is at 6pm. Documentary (Its TBA at the moment) is at 7pm.

Come to both if you can- but if you can only make either the dinner or the documentary we’d still love to see you.

Bring your own place settings to lower landfill content.

WBCH Seeks City Funding

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Scott

A neighbor was at City Hall last night during a budget hearing at City Council saw Executive Director Robert Bolling of the William Byrd Community House petitioning the City Council for funds.

Speaking of WBCH, don’t forget the Byrd Market tonight.