Southside Richmond

A Community Blog for Richmonders South of the James River

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 [...]

Recap of February 9th District Community Meeting

9th District Councilman Doug Conner presided over the February 15, 2011 9th District Community Meeting at Southside Baptist Christian School, which covered the following issues in the community: -RPD monthly report given by Lt. Angela Greene. One important issue noted is that the curfew for children under 18 is 11:00pm -Representative Benjamin Lambert unexpectedly appeared [...]

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 [...]

When Will Belt Blvd. Be Resurfaced?

I know if you’re like me, you’re fed up with potholes and bumpy roads. Every morning I travel down Belt Blvd. and sway around the road like a drunk in order to avoid the damage done to it recently. I believe the pipes that were installed were gas pipes. However, that doesn’t make my ride [...]

The Department of Public Works Wants You!

Concerned about Richmond’s Public Works? Here’s an opportunity to get involved: “In conjunction with National Public Works Week, May 13-23, the City of Richmond Department of Public Works cordially invites you to participate in a citizen Focus Group. We want to know your ideas and opinions on our operations and the services we provide. Your [...]