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 [...]
Southside Attractions Picked as Richmond “Top 5″
Popular DIY design blog, Young House Love, which is based in Richmond but read world wide, has picked a number of Southside locations as “Top 5″ experiences in River City. From Pony Pasture and the Boathouse at Rockets Landing, to Caravati’s and Love of Jesus Thrift Store on Midlothian Turnpike, there’s a great selection 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 [...]