Introducing Incoming 9th District Councilwoman Michelle Mosby
As Style Weekly recently reported, Michelle Mosby’s win in the 9th District certainly did come as a surprise. City Councilman Doug Conner has been a popular, hard working representative, bringing long overdue attention and financial support to one of Richmond’s often forgotten areas. And he’s been quite a change following ineffectual representatives like longterm Councilwoman Carolyn Wake [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Breaking: City’s Planning Director and Top Deputy Resign
Sad news hit social media air waves tonight that the City’s Planning Director, Rachel Flynn, and her top Deputy, Brooke Hardin, have resigned from the City of Richmond’s Department of Community Planning. This is sad news for the community as both have worked hard on creative, smart growth development for the city, such as planning [...]
The Guide to Neighborhood Improvement is a Must Read
The Mayor’s Office of the City of Richmond has published the latest “Guide to Neighborhood Improvement” – the “go to” document for answering any questions you have about city laws, from how to care for your dogs and maintain your property to the noise ordinance and security. So keep your neighbors happy and read about [...]
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 [...]
Congressman Bobby Scott’s Mother Passes
We send our regards to the Honorable Robert “Bobby” Scott, our distinguished Congressional representative, today at the news of his mother’s passing, Ms. Mae Hamlin Scott. As reported in today’s Richmond Times Dispatch: Mae Hamlin Scott, 89, mother of Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, D-3rd, died yesterday, according to a report by The Daily Press of Newport News. The [...]
First new City Schools in over a decade come to Southside!
You are invited to the groundbreaking ceremonies of the first schools to be built in the City of Richmond in over a decade! Construction of two new elementary schools will take place on Broad Rock Elementary School in the 8th District (Councilwoman Reva Trammell) and on Oak Grove Elementary in the 6th District (Councilwoman Ellen [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
DMV Closed, But Only for A Couple Days
The following information is provided by the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Five Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles offices in the region will be closed on certain days during the next two weeks to prepare for the state’s new process for issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards. The Richmond Central service center, 2300 W. Broad St., will be [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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