International Grocery Store Coming to Former Kmart
The Richmond Times Dispatch is reporting today that the former Kmart at 6807 Midlothian Turnpike has officially been leased by a Virginia Beach company that owns a Grand Mart International Food store, which is pretty intriguing. The store emphasizes international fare, with food products from Asia, South America and Europe, as well as from North [...]
Semmes Avenue Will Soon Welcome New Arts & Antiques Gallery
Southside residents Marcel Outeiro and Mark Robertson are converting a long vacant Forest Hill house intoNest, a retail hub for local art, jewelry, garden supplies and home furnishings. The owners are shooting for a March 1 opening. Richmond BizSense just posted an interesting interview with the owners of Nest Antiques, Mark Robertson and Marcel Outeiro, [...]
Urban Agriculture Class Schedule Announced
The City of Richmond’s community gardens initiative and partner organizations are presenting a series of six instructional classes promoting urban agriculture/gardening, starting Saturday, February 16 and continuing through Saturday, March 23 from 11am-12:30pm. The slate of instructors has been announced and includes some great names in Richmond’s green, gardening movement. The classes were originally scheduled [...]
Free Urban Gardening Classes Coming to Broad Rock Library
It’s a unique event when free classes are offered in urban gardening, but especially when they’re happening on Southside. The upcoming Urban Agriculture Learning Series looks like it’s going to be a great series of classes since people like Duron Chavis, of the Noir Market; Lisa Taranto, founder of Tricycle Gardens; and John Lewis, of [...]
Weather Update: Tornado Warmin
This crazy weather just continues. Our friends over at RVANews.com are reporting updates from the National Weather Service. Be advised that there is a tornado warning for the Richmond area until 2:00am Thursday, January 31. Official Statement: TORNADOES…HAIL TO 0.5 INCH IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 75 MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS REMEMBER…A TORNADO [...]
Tis the Season for Robberies
Unfortunate news comes from the Richmond Times Dispatch today announcing a robbery at the Food Lion located in the hood at 5620 Hull Street Road at 10:35pm last night, Saturday, December 22, 2012. This is the first robbery that I’ve heard of at the Food Lion and hopefully the last. Holidays are sad times for [...]
Do We Really Need Another Kroger? New Life Emerges at Cloverleaf Mall
News of the revitalization of Cloverleaf Mall comes with mixed feelings. Of course I want to see Southside improve, but having visited what was once one of Richmond’s most popular malls throughout my childhood and adult years still conjures nostalgic feelings. It also makes me sad that a mall, of all things, can do this. [...]
We’re spreading the word out about an amazing effort to help New York citizens impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Richmond’s now famous marketing agency, The Martin Agency, is coordinating the collection of much needed donations for delivery. Click on the image below for more information, including the list of needed items. Take your donations across the [...]
Election Night Surprise for 9th District
Shocking news coming in across Twitter on the 9th District Richmond City Council election. At this time, Richmond Times Dispatch is calling the seat for unknown candidate, Michelle Mosby over incumbent Douglas Conner. I know the night is young, but this could be a big surprise taking into consideration that Conner has been such a popular [...]
5 Questions With the 9th District Candidates
It’s almost Election Day. Do you know who’s running for City Council seat of the 9th District? Candidate Michelle Mosby takes on the incumbent Doug Conner in this the 2012 election. Both candidates are vying for your vote on Tuesday, November 6 so be sure to educate yourself and get out the vote. Local news [...]
City Cold Weather Shelter Helps Keep You Warm This Weekend
The city’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter opened Friday night, November 2, and will remain open until Sunday, November 4 as overnight temperatures are forecasted to remain at or below 40 degrees. The emergency shelter is located at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 14 West Duval Street. The shelter opens at 7 p.m. and closes the [...]
City Suspends Trash Pickup for Tuesday
From the Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayor; Monday, October 29, 2012 Based on the recalibrated weather forecast, the City’s Department of Public Works will not perform solid waste collection on Tuesday, October 30. Solid waste trash collection schedules will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. The City also [...]
Report Non-Life Threatening Emergencies & Downed Trees
From the City of Richmond Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayor; Sunday, October 28, 2012 With a prolonged weather event anticipated, the City’s 3-1-1 Call Center became operational today at 8 a.m. and will remain in operation for 24-hours a day until the anticipated storm event concludes. With major wind gusts and heavy [...]
City Shelters Now Open with Free Transportation Provided in Southside
Press Release issued today from the City of Richmond Press Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayor; Sunday, October 28, 2012 The City of Richmond has designated two Emergency Relief Shelters for city residents to utilize if they expect to be displaced by the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Major power outages have been predicted [...]
Promises of an Improved Hull Street Corridor Brings Community Together
The auditorium at Ramsey Methodist Church on Southside was packed last night to learn more about a proposed improved Hull Street Road. Representatives from the City of Richmond, County of Chesterfield, LISC, and urban design consulting firm presented a well-received plan for streetscape and land use improvements. All, an odd event for an area of [...]
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