Police seek Edwards Avenue rapist
Richmond Police are looking for a man who stabbed and raped a woman in the 1800 block of Edwards Avenue just before midnight on Saturday. The woman told police the unknown man grabbed her and dragged behind a home where he assaulted her. The rapist is described as a white male, age 18 to 20. [...]
Small fire at George Wythe
The RTD is reporting that a trashcan fire today at George Wythe HS sent a student and a security guard to the hospital, and led to the evacuation of the school for a little while.
Move the jail to Southside?
The RTD is reporting on a proposal that may move the city jail across the river: A group that includes prominent contractors, architects and the law firm of state Sen. Henry L. Marsh III, D-Richmond, has submitted an unsolicited proposal to build a jail for the city of Richmond, perhaps off Commerce Road in South [...]
Mayor Jones Takes the Teeth Out of Animal Control
Mayor Jones has proposed a governmental restructuring plan in order to consolidate services and save money. While some of the ideas are sound, putting Richmond Animal Care and Control under the authority of the Department of Public Works (DPW) seems a bit muddle headed.
Community meetings set for input on Broad Rock and Oak Grove elementary schools
Richmond Public Schools will host community meetings to share updates and gather input on the construction of new schools for Broad Rock Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary. The meetings will focus on design plans for the new buildings. Parents and residents of the community are invited to attend to share their thoughts on possible community [...]
Community walk with Chief Norwood in Oakgrove
Chief Bryan T. Norwood and members of his Command Staff will conduct a community walk through tonight in the Oak Grove community. The walk-through starts at 6 p.m. at Oak Grove Park (2200 Gordon Avenue). Groups will fan out through the Gordon, Fairfax and Halifax area to speak with residents and business owners about their [...]
Payne arrested in shooting on Laveta Drive
Robert Lee Payne, 58, of the 400 block of Deter Road, is was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault, malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the shooting of a woman inside a residence in the 400 block of Laveta Drive. Her injury is not life [...]
Southside Group in Opposition of Storm Water Utility Tax is Organizing
The following has been submitted to us by a group of homeowners, business owners, and church members along Broad Rock Blvd. in the annexed area of Richmond. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent the opinions or views of the owners, writers, or supporters of www.SouthsideRichmond.org, but as this is community news it is [...]