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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
9th District Community Meeting Reminder
Join Councilman Doug Conner and your neighbors tonight, Tuesday, October 23, for October’s Community Meeting. As usual, the meeting will start at 5:00pm and be held at the Southside Baptist Christian School (Auditorium). On the agenda for tonight is the monthly report by the Richmond Police Department and updates on the Hull Street Revitalization Plan. [...]
News in the Neighborhood! Hull Street Revitalization Plan
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. A change in my employment has made it difficult to attend the 9th District Community meetings, not to mention trying to tackle a number of projects around the house. News of a referenced Hull Street Corridor Revitalization Plan is a good time to get back to reporting on [...]
RVA Civic Associations – Get Involved Now!
Get ready to get active..in your community! 9th District Councilman Doug Conner is hosting a Civic Association Workshop on Saturday, July 9 from 10:00am-2:00pm as a way to help encourage more Richmond residents to get active in their local neighborhoods. So whether you’re already helping to run a civic association or want to learn more [...]
Fireworks Come to the River
If you haven’t heard, the City of Richmond and partners Venture Richmond, MWV (MeadWestVaCo), and Dominion Power have partnered to present the first ever fireworks display along the James River for the 4th of July. The new event will take place on Browns Island in Downtown Richmond, but the display will certainly be seen from [...]
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 [...]
Expert Speaks to City on Career and Technical Education on March 17
William E. Strickland, Jr. to share his vision on Career and Technical Education with City of Richmond WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor 900 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 This meeting is free and open to the public and [...]
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 [...]
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