Murder on Maury Street
So far, this year has been exceptionally low in murders, but unfortunately we received this report from the Richmond Police Department: Richmond Police detectives are investigating the murder of Lamoan Kahlil Hart, 20, of the 1700 block of Stockton Street. Richmond Police received calls of a person down or possible hit-and-run victim in the 1600 [...]
The New Principal at Greene Elementary is Building Confidence
Entering ESH Greene Elementary on a Tuesday afternoon, you’ll find that though the bell has long since run, there are teachers still working to enrich the lives of students. Of all the commitments a principal can make, students are the most important; thus, there’s nothing more reassuring about the quality of an administrator than catching [...]
Doug Conner, Kathy Graziano, and Reva Trammell Receive Richmond Realators’ Endorsement
Congratulations to our Southside incumbents who continue to prove their strength in community development. Here is the article from the Times-Dispatch: The Richmond Association of Realtors announced today its endorsements in the races for Richmond City Council. The group’s political action committee is supporting seven incumbents, plus challenger Mark Brandon, who is running for the [...]
Teen Robbers Arrested in Southside Richmond
As further proof of their exemplary effort to fight crime, the Richmond Police Department released the following: Richmond Police quickly made arrests in two robbery attempts and a robbery that occurred within hours last night in the City’s Southside.
Scenes from Southside Plaza Fire
Several shops at Southside Plaza caught fire sometime before 6:00 p.m. tonight. Police officers on the scene had no knowledge of how the fire started or where. From a distance, it appeared the fire stretched from Shoe City to the Check & Go store. An unidentified firefighter said it appeared that the fire started at [...]
Mayoral Forum of the Week and More!
This Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 7:00 PM the Southside neighborhood associations (Forest Hill, Southampton, Westover Hills and Woodland Heights) will host a forum at the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church located at 4401 Forest Hill Ave. The rest of this article shows all of the other forums as listed by www.RichmondGoodLife.com
Southside Reunion: Family and Community Day
Thanks to Charles Willis who is running for 8th district school board for passing along this information: On Saturday, September 20, 2008 from noon to 8:00p.m. at Charlie Syndor Playground located at 15th and Maury street across from Blackwell Elementary, The Southside Reunion Committee in conjunction with Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host Southside [...]
Hit and Run Death in the Southside
This is an update of the story that was published earlier as a suspicious death, which has been clarified as a hit and run by the Times-Dispatch. Richmond police say today they’re asking for the public’s help in identifying the victim of a fatal hit-and-run and the two vehicles that struck him. The victim was [...]
A report from the 4th District School Board Forum
It was a warm reception at St. Luke Lutheran Church on Chippenham last Wednesday, and an even warmer room for the 4th district school board forum, but about sixty or so residents turned out at the meeting and were very pleased to listen to the candidates discuss their perspectives on four questions written by parents [...]
Richmond Slave Trail Commission to Host Public Forums
According to a press release from Richmond City Council: Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission to hold open public forums on memorializing Richmond Negro Burial Grounds in Shockoe Bottom The entire Richmond community is invited and encouraged to attend and participate WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold open forum public community [...]
Richmond Education Association Endorses Candidates
In a press release today, the Richmond Education Association (REA) made their endorsement of the mayor and several Southside candidates. Drum roll please!
Councilman Doug Conner is Cleaning Up!
On Saturday the 20th of September, Councilman Doug Conner will be hosting the monthly 9th district meeting at the “Daytona Dumpsite” where efforts made by the conjunction of Mr. Conner and the Clean City Commission have already made a tremendous improvement in cleaning up a notorious dumping site. The tent event will also involve a [...]
Questions for Mayoral, City Council, and School Board Candidates?
Election season is buzzing! Everyone seems very excited about this year’s election of the president, the mayor, city council, and the school board. Having attended several forums for school board, city council, and mayoral candidates, it has become very clear that many of the public’s questions go unanswered by these forums. Let this post be [...]
Sidewalk Construction to Begin.
Beginning Monday, September 8, work will begin on the Evansway Sidewalk Project.
Compost Bin Sale Tomorrow at Willow Lawn!
The Richmond Clean City Commision will be holding a one day event to help Richmonders start composting. On September 6, 2008 from 9am to 4pm go to the Compost Bin Truck Load Sale at the Willow Lawn Shopping Center located at 1601 Willow Lawn Dr. You’ll find them in the parking lot between Kroger’s and [...]
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