Southside Richmond

A Community Blog for Richmonders South of the James River

George Wythe High is paving the way to ADA compliance.

Concrete workers could be seen today, updating the temporary ramps to an entrance on the Crutchfield Street side of George Wythe High school. The new ramp will also have a handrail. George Wythe has had temporary ramps made of steel and wood at this entrance for several years, but there are other entrances with concrete [...]

City’s “Imagine Festival” Celebrates Community Diversity

The City of Richmond will host the 4th annual “Imagine Festival” at Broad Rock Park on Saturday, October 25, from noon to 5 p.m.  Admission to this community and family event is free. The Imagine Festival is an exciting event offering free food, dance performances, arts, crafts, vendors, and fun activities for the entire family. [...]

So Who’s Your President?

Now that the debates are over and with less than three weeks remaining, isn’t it about time to fess up and admit who you want the president to be? One thing is for certain, our future president has a lot of work cut out for him. Financial crisis, Iraq, international policy, and education are but [...]

Meet our Candidates for the 8th District

Richmond.com has gifted us with a short interview of our 8th District City Council candidates. I’ve only reprinted the bio and statements from the article. See the link at the beginning for the whole story. City Council There are three candidates on the ballot running for the 8th District’s city council seat. Incumbent Reva M. [...]

A Rash of Murders Hits the Southside

It’s hard to believe that three people have been murdered on the Southside in one week. The good news is that the suspected murderers of LaMoan Kahlil Hart are in custody. On October the third, according to the Richmond Police Department, “Terrell A. Collins, 31, of the 100 block of East 15th Street, turned himself [...]