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 [...]
Update~Today’s 9th District Community Meeting to Discuss Community Gardens
Important Meeting Update! Unfortunately the planned discussion on the Mayor’s Participation and Communications Corps (MPACC) has been cancelled for tonight’s 9th District Meeting, but we will instead be treated to a different interesting issue. Dr. Carolyn Graham, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services, will be speaking on the City’s plans for turning unused city property [...]
It’s Finally Leaf Collection Time in South Richmond!
Ok, if you haven’t raked your leaves yet, it’s time! The City of Richmond Public Works will be in the areas of “Broad Rock/Brookbury” this week and next – February 7 – 18, 2011. The geographic areas included are between Hull Street Road and Jefferson Davis Highway and Chippenham Parkway. Here’s advice from the city [...]
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 [...]
Partnership for Smarter Growth Presentation on Potential “Rails to Trails” Program
The forthcoming 9th District Community Meeting will feature a special presentation on an exciting potential project to transform the old CSX railroad corridor into an urban trail for Southside Richmond. (The 2.3 mile corridor currently runs from George Wythe High School, beside Reedy Creek, behind the new GRTC headquarters, to McGuire Hospital.) Join us on [...]
Solicitation for 69th District Primary Candidate Questions
Style Weekly published an article identifying several candidates, especially Betsy Carr, for the 69th District Delegate seat, which Frank Hall has left for an appointment by Gov. Kaine to the Alcohol Beverage Commission. According to the article: “A wide array of other potential candidates says they’re still considering their options for the November election. The [...]
Main Street GRTC Transfer Station to Be Discussed at 9th District Council Meeting Tuesday
If you ride the bus, drive downtown, or generally care about mass transit, then meet with the Southside’s own 9th District Councilman Doug Conner at Southside Baptist Christian School, 5515 Bryce Lane in Richmond. The meeting to be held April 28, will begin at 5:00 and continue until 7:00. This is a great opportunity for [...]
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 [...]
It’s time for a post about compost.
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 [...]
bulk refuse collection schedule
Some items are simply too large to fit in a Supercan or to physically be collected using our standard equipment. These typically include furniture and large amounts of yard waste, which should be placed beside your Supercan out of the roadway. Such items are collected by the City on a four-week, rotating schedule based on [...]