June 26, 2009
Leigh Street Bar and Grill gets some good words
Dana Craig visits the Leigh Street Bar and Grill, calling it “one of those one-of-a-kind neighborhood spots that you simply can’t manufacture” and raving about the laidback atmosphere and the homemade yummies.
June 25, 2009
Before and after on Clay Street
Check out this amazing before and after caught by F33 at 1418 West Clay Street.
June 22, 2009
Historic Churches of Jackson Ward walking tour set for July
The Valentine History Center has announced the Historic Churches of Jackson Ward walking tour for July 11 from 10AM-noon:
Known as the “birthplace of Black Capitalism,” Jackson Ward also is home to a number of diverse and historic congregations. Join your guide for a walk through the ward, with stops at Sixth Mount Zion Church and 3rd Street Bethel.
June 22, 2009
Booker T. Washington on the agenda for Council tonight
A special use permit for the ongoing Booker T. Washington redevelopment looks like the only local issue on the agenda for the June 22 City Council meeting (PDF):
Ord. No. 2009-107 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) – To authorize the special use of *** 21 East Leigh Street and 528 North 1st Street for the purpose of a multifamily dwelling with up to twenty-eight (28) dwelling units and accessory parking ***.
June 19, 2009
CAPS moves on Church of Crystal Light? (UPDATED)
Earlier word that Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) officers attempted to visit the Church of Crystal Light on Adams Street yesterday seem to have been incorrect. Residents of the area did report that people were seen removing mattresses and other domestic items from the Crystal Light building through the night.
June 16, 2009
Carjacking this morning
According to the TD, a person was assaulted and run over during a carjacking at 1:16am this morning on the 800 block of Catherine Street.
Go here to read the full report and stay tuned for updates.
June 8, 2009
18,000 chow down at Broad Appétit
Yesterday afternoon marked the 2nd annual Broad Appétit food festival, drawing 18,000 Richmonders to mosey along Broad between Monroe and Adams, partaking in fare from local restaurants and work from local artists.
One of the most talked about snacks? Deep-fried crickets.
Check out this article from the TD for more.
June 7, 2009
Sector 413 reports for April and May
The sector 413 community newsletters for April and May are available on the RPD’s site. Or you can download the PDF versions here:
New sector Lt. Yvonne Baltz also included some tips to keep in mind when you’re out of town this summer… Read more >
May 22, 2009
RRHA building condemned
The RRHA building in Gilpin Court whose roof caved in yesterday, has been condemned.
More on it from NBC12 here.
May 21, 2009
Roof of RRHA building collapsing *UPDATED*
Reports are saying that the roof of an RRHA building at the 1100 block of North 1st street in caving in. Although the building is residential, there are no injuries at this time. 1st street is closed.
Structural issues with an RRHA building from RVA News on Vimeo.