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  • New Japanese restaurant in Carver

    While shopping at Kroger in Saturday’s miserable weather I caught sight of this sign in the former Movie Gallery store across the parking lot. I spoke with the Japanese owners who say they plan on opening sometime in January. The restaurant will feature individual habachis where meals are be cooked [...]
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    Posted: December 10, 2009, 6:44am EST
    by paul_h

  • A Christmas Carol

    Barksdale Theater and Theater IV are presenting the classic Dicken’s Christmas fable “A Christmas Carol” now through December 20th. All shows will be at the Empire Theater at 114 West Broad Street. There 9 performances left in the run. Visit the Theater IV website to purchase tickets. Single Ticket Prices Full Price: $22 Senior [...]
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    Posted: December 10, 2009, 5:40am EST
    by paul_h

  • Ms.Maggie’s perhaps not a good choice for that holiday party

    Number of comments: 2
    Bo Jones and Ronald Hinton’s Ms.Maggies Seafood Restaurant & Jazz Lounge at 114 East Clay Street has had the doors locked on ‘em by their landlord for, as the sign says, “Failure to Pay Rent”. [...]
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    Posted: December 06, 2009, 7:47pm EST
    by john_m

  • Last of the Antiques on Broad for 2009

    The last of the Antiques on Broad sales for 2009 happens this Saturday in the parking lot and storefront adjacent to Quirk Gallery (311 West Broad Street) from 9AM-3PM. [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:20pm EST
    by john_m

  • Tour Jackson Ward on a Segway

    Tour the “birthplace of Black Capitalism” on a Segway! Jackson Ward is rich in African American history and culture and boasts the largest collection of pre-Civil War homes in the city. Tour includes the Maggie L. Walker Historic Site, the A.D. Price Funeral Home and the Dill House. Nov. 21 [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:15am EST
    by john_m

  • Cemetery clean-up rescues history from the forrest

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    One of the graves reclaimed from the forest during a clean-up today at Evergreen Cemetery in the East End was that of A.D.Price, who founded the A.D.Price Funeral Home. Maggie Walker and John Mitchell Jr. are two of Richmond’s notables also buried at Evergreen Cemetery. [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 3:55pm EST
    by john_m

  • Antiques on Broad returns today

    The biweekly Antiques on Broad returns to the parking lot and storefront adjacent to Quirk Gallery (311 West Broad Street) today from 9AM-3PM. [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:24am EST
    by john_m

  • Hippodrome getting $600,000 boost

    Number of comments: 6
    The Times-Dispatch reports that Mayor Dwight Jones has proposed a plan to hand over $600,000 to the property owner of the Hippodrome, the historic theater located on North Second Street that once hosted prominent African American performers including James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ray Charles. These funds (in addition to the [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:47am EST
    by Valerie

  • Homicide on the 300 block of E. Broad Street

    Number of comments: 6
    From the RPD blotter: 4th HOMICIDE 10/29/09 4:00 p.m. 300 block of East Broad Street A male was stabbed by a known male. The victim was transported to VCU Medical center where he died. An arrest was made. [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 10:10am EDT
    by Valerie

  • Richmond Slumlord Watch digs into vacant house data

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    A new watchdog blog, the Richmond Slumlord Watch, has recently began publishing. Two of their first posts dig into the ownership and status of 133 West Jackson Street and 124-126 West Clay Street. [via] [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 11:00am EDT
    by john_m

  • Possibly the world’s largest dodgeball game at Maggie Walker

    The RTD has the word on an attempt for a new world record: Beware of flying balls this afternoon at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Two seniors are organizing what they hope becomes the world’s largest dodgeball game. Wil Van Winkle of Richmond and Carter Hadley of Chesterfield County are rallying [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:57am EDT
    by john_m

  • Antiques on Broad returns this weekend

    The biweekly Antiques on Broad returns to the parking lot and storefront adjacent to Quirk Gallery (311 West Broad Street) this Saturday from 9AM-3PM. [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2009, 9:45am EDT
    by john_m

  • More on the Leigh Street Armory

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    The has a post up in recognition of the Leigh Street Armory making the National Registry of Historic Places (previously). [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2009, 6:57am EDT
    by john_m

  • NY Times: 36 Hours in Richmond

    The NY Times lays out 36 Hours in Richmond and sends folks to both Jackson Ward and Carver for food and fun… The historic African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward was so prosperous after the Civil War that it was known as the Harlem of the South. Then came a long decline [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 7:51am EDT
    by john_m

  • Armstrong-Walker Football Classic set for November

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    CHPN has word on the Armstrong-Walker Football Classic set for November. [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 10:00am EDT
    by john_m

  • Who sold soap at the 2nd Street Festival?

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    A reader writes in with a question, leave a comment or send her an email if you can help: I am trying to locate the name and number/e-mail address of a vendor who participated in the 2nd Street Festival this year. I was given a business card, but can’t find it. [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Cleaning up in Carver

    VCU’s Commonwealth Times has a piece on a neighborhood cleanup in Carver last weekend: An organized trash pickup brought students to the Carver community alongside the Carver Area Civic Improvement League Saturday. Despite Saturday’s cloudy weather, the Carver clean up brought 30 volunteers, including students and Carver residents. “We try to do a [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 10:00am EDT
    by john_m

  • Anybody seen Maceo?

    Craigslist has word on a missing cat in Jackson Ward: Last saw Maceo on Saturday 10/10. He was wearing a black and white collar with a bell on it. He is new to the neighborhood, and may have gotten frightened by another cat. He is a total sweetheart, and dearly missed. [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 6:59am EDT
    by john_m

  • A look at Ms. Maggie’s Seafood Restaurant & Jazz Lounge

    Richmond Grid has a nice piece on the new Ms. Maggie’s Seafood Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: With booths, tables and a large bar area, Ms. Maggie’s provides cozy, comfortable seating and a tempting menu. “We are best known for our fish. We serve whiting [which] is a bigger and meatier fish. [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • City seeks to acquire blighted properties on Jackson and Leigh Streets

    The late-posted agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting (PDF) has two items of specifically local interest: Ord. No. 2009-161 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) – To authorize the acquisition ***of *** 133 West Jackson Street for $35,500 for the purpose of implementing a Spot Blight Abatement Plan ***. Ord. No. 2009-162 (Patron: [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 4:59pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Mama J’s seeks ABC license

    The most recent ABC License Application Review (10/2/09) shows that on 9/25 Mama J’s at 415 North 1st Street applied for an ABC license for wine & beer on premises and mixed beverage on premises. [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
    by john_m

  • 4th District CAPS meeting set for 10/15

    The Fourth Precinct Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) meeting will be held Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Linwood Holton Elementary School (1600 W Laburnum Avenue). [via] [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • A great weekend for jazz

    Dean Christesen has some words & great photos from the performances at this year’s 2nd Street Festival: In its 21st year, the Second Street Festival stands strong as a celebration of the neighborhood’s deep history. A highlight each year for jazz fans is the Richmond Jazz Society’s Joe Kennedy Jr. Jazz [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2009, 6:45am EDT
    by john_m

  • A celebration of Jackson Ward itself

    Marshe’ at Rumors in Richmond has a nice little post about the 2nd Street festivities this past weekend: I was delighted to be a part of the 2nd street festival. Beautiful people, amazing food, dancing, singing it was perfect. I bought items from Africa and I got crazy on the dance [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • Sector 412 report for October

    Lieutenant Corrigan’s monthly report for October (PDF) for the Richmond Police Department’s Sector 412 (which covers the communities of Carver and points north) is now available. He reports that: During the month of September 2009, Sector 412 experienced a decrease in major crimes (violent and property) by 20% as compared to [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Broad Street being repaved from Belvidere to 14th

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    From October 11th through November 6th, East Broad Street between Belvidere and 14th will be undergoing some repaving and other maintenance. A few details on the project that could affect you: Milling and shaping old existing asphalt will take place first, followed by an application of new asphalt. Utility castings adjustments will take [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 11:08am EDT
    by Valerie

  • Antiques on Broad returns this weekend

    The biweekly Antiques on Broad returns to the parking lot and storefront adjacent to Quirk Gallery (311 West Broad Street) this Saturday from 9AM-3PM. [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • Shockoe Hill Cemetery Clean-up Day this Sunday

    Chief Justice John Marshall, Civil War spy “Crazy Bet” Van Lew, and the two great loves of Edgar Allan Poe are among the famous and not-so-famous who will find their resting places in Richmond’s Shockoe Hill Cemetery improved this weekend by history-minded kids and adults. On Sunday, Oct. 11, members [...]
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    Posted: October 05, 2009, 7:52pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Two stabbed in Kinney Street robbery

    Number of comments: 1
    The RTD is reporting that “two people were taken to VCU Medical Center for treatment after being stabbed in a robbery last night” around 10PM in the 700 block of Kinney Street. [...]
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    Posted: October 05, 2009, 6:46am EDT
    by john_m

  • CAPS active at First Fridays?

    Number of comments: 4
    Via the Rumors Botique twitter: CAPS team ruins first friday by shutting down Gallery Five fire spinners and enforcing a limit of 15 people at a time in galleries on broad. Also on the Rumors blog: Earlier in the day Casey heard that the CAPS team would be harrasing the galleries on broad [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 11:53am EDT
    by Valerie

  • Restaurant Report visits Tropical Soul

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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 8:12am EDT
    by john_m

  • Sector 413 report for October

    Lieutenant Baltz’ monthly report for October (PDF) for the Richmond Police Department’s Sector 413 (which covers the communities of Gambles Hill, Oregon Hill, Downtown, Biotech & MCV District, Monroe Ward, Jackson Ward and the Capital District) is now available. She reports that there were 8 robberies to individuals in Sector [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 6:02pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Above 1st and Leigh Streets

    Shawn Saharko recently posted this great look across Leigh Street. [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 11:00am EDT
    by john_m

  • 2nd Street Festival Schedule 2009

    The 2009 2nd Street Festival opens Friday night with the unveiling of the 2009 poster featuring work by Larry “Poncho” Brown along side the First Fridays Artwalk and continues all day Saturday and Sunday… Friday, Oct. 2 First Fridays Artwalk (201 W. Broad Street) 7 to 9PM – 2009 2nd Street Poster unveiling [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 2:00am EDT
    by john_m

  • First Fridays is this Friday

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    The first of the First Fridays Artwalk of the fall is this week. Dress a little warmly and come out to check out Richmond’s thriving independent and indigenous arts community. [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 9:45am EDT
    by john_m

  • Leigh Street Armory makes the National Register

    Number of comments: 7
    The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has approved the Leigh Street Armory, at 122 West Leigh Street, for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Registry (PDF). From an Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods email announcing the approval: Built in 1895 for an African-American municipal militia [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 8:14am EDT
    by john_m

  • Parking lot at 2nd and Marshall has a future

    The city-owned parking lot at 2nd and Marshall could be a multi-story multi-use building inside of 2 years: The panel recommends a four- to five-story building with commercial retail on the bottom and a hotel or condos on top. An idea Tracy Hart hopes could help her fledging restaurant, Leones. “I think [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 8:08am EDT
    by john_m

  • Interested in helping out?

    Number of comments: 7
    We know that this site isn’t as good as it could be or should be. CJWN, right now, is a community blog that is published by people that do not live in the community. WE DESPERATELY NEED someone whose daily adventure puts them in direct living contact with the details [...]
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    Posted: September 20, 2009, 9:36am EDT
    by john_m

  • 2nd Street Festival 2009

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    The 2nd Street Festival 2009 will be held Noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 and Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, on 2nd Street in Jackson Ward. Admission is free! The hands of time are turned back to the past when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond’s [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Take a Stroll Through Shockoe Hill Cemetery

    Richmond’s oldest city-owned cemetery is undergoing a renaissance, and its friends want to reintroduce the all-but-forgotten burial ground – and its many stories – to the region. The Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery, a citizen’s group devoted to helping restore and maintain the city landmark, will host a special celebration [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 6:52am EDT
    by john_m

  • Restorer Guy returns to Jackson Ward

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    Gable Painter’s TLC renovation show Restorer Guy returns to Jackson Ward this week. The episode “Jackson Ward, Downstairs ” airs on TLC this Wednesday, Aug 26th, at 7PM and is described as: Looking to finish up their work at Jackson Ward, Gable and the crew work on restoring every historic element [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • James Monroe was president when this house was built.

    The historic Goddin-Taylor house at 136 West Clay Street, built in 1820 and one of the oldest houses in Jackson Ward, is for sale. [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 6:01pm EDT
    by john_m

  • 2nd Street Festival 2009 set for Oct.3&4

    Number of comments: 4
    Mark your calendars! The 2009 2nd Street Festival will be Saturday October 3 noon-10PM and Sunday October 4 noon-6PM: The hands of time are turned back to the past when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond’s African-American community. Each year thousands of people come to Richmond’s historic Jackson [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 12:03pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Restorer Guy spotlights Jackson Ward this week

    After working in Church Hill and Linden Row, Gable Painter’s TLC renovation show Restorer Guy moves to Jackson Ward this week. The episode “Jackson Ward, Upstairs” airs on TLC this Wednesday, Aug 19th, at 7PM and is described as: Gable is called in to restore a single family semi-detached 1880’s Victorian [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • First look at Belvidere at Broad

    Karen at I could go on and on has the first local review that we’ve seen of the new Belvidere at Broad: The Belvidere was hopping when we arrived around 715ish, but we managed to snag a booth in the back. Three of the eight wines by the glass were from [...]
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    Posted: August 16, 2009, 12:29pm EDT
    by john_m

  • The Spherical Miracles clean up at 2009 Best & Worst Bowl

    Congratulations to Gallery5’s bowling team “The Spherical Miracles”, who placed first out of 32 teams and took home the $1000 prize at Thursday night’s 2009 Best & Worst Bowl put on by Richmond Magazine. Our team was comprised of our Executive Director, Amanda Robinson, our Assistant Director, Kevin Orlosky, and our [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2009, 2:06pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Consolidated at 106 years

    The Richmond Free Press’ Consolidated Bank Fading has a look at the past, present, and future of Maggie Walker’s St.Luke Penny Savings Bank: Consolidated Bank & Trust Co. once enjoyed historical sig- nificance as the nation’s oldest black-owned bank in continuous operation and for its founding by America’s first female bank [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2009, 10:38am EDT
    by john_m

  • PLCs at ACDC and Tech Center receive national acclaim

    Both of Richmond Public Schools’ Performance Learning Center (PLC) program sites were honored at the National PLC Training Institute in July. The PLC housed at Adult Career and Development Center (ACDC) on Leigh Street won top honors for most improved student attendance, with each student averaging 21 fewer absences after entering [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2009, 10:34am EDT
    by john_m

  • Deeds brings campaign to Jackson Ward

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds will be making two appearances in Jackson Ward on Saturday. Deeds will be at the CB&T Community Day on 320 First Street at 11AM and later Deeds will join Del. Jennifer McClellan, Sen. Henry Marsh, Sen. Donald McEachin and other elected officials at the Elegba [...]
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    Posted: August 14, 2009, 8:58pm EDT
    by john_m

  • RePHRAME announces housing forum for September

    Residents of Public Housing in Richmond Against Mass Evictions (RePHRAME), an alliance of “public housing residents, advocates, and allies committed to housing justice for all in Richmond”, will hold its 2nd Annual Community Forum on Public Housing Redevelopment on September 15th 6-9PM in the Fay Towers Activity Room at 1202 [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 5:14pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Antiques on Broad is Saturday

    The biweekly Antiques on Broad returns to the parking lot and storefront adjacent to Quirk Gallery (311 West Broad Street) this Saturday from 9AM-3PM. [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 9:01am EDT
    by john_m

  • “PJ gone fuck himself up”

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    Two from Straight Money Boyz… [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 6:30am EDT
    by john_m

  • Petock returns to film A Little Closer

    Matthew Petock, whose previous film Jackson Ward went on to screen at film festivals across the country throughout 2008, will be back in Richmond soon filming A Little Closer. Petock’s first full-length film, A Little Closer is “comprised of three short stories, each about vulnerability and sexual maturation. We follow [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • West Leigh Street closed today and tomorrow

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    The City of Richmond Department of Public Works has somewhat belatedly announced that West Leigh Street between Kinney Street and Harrison Street will be closed Wednesday, August 12 through Thursday, August 13 from 9AM to 4PM each day. This closure will allow crews to tap a sewer main at 1309 [...]
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    Posted: August 12, 2009, 9:49am EDT
    by john_m

  • Romanza Pizzeria comes up from the ashes

    In April 2007, Romanza Pizzeria was burned out in this inferno on the 200 block of East Grace. Last month Romanza reopened two blocks away at the corner of 2nd and Marshall. There’s nothing trendy about the new location, but it joins a collection of new restaurants clustered around 2nd [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 7:07am EDT
    by paul_h

  • The Once and Future Hippodrome

    Number of comments: 5
    A 2008 posting YouTube: Richmond is rich with history particularly in the Jackson Ward neighborhood. On 2nd Street there is a Hippodrome Theater that has been shut down since 1982 but now there is much talk of them reopening it. This 2 minute package, describes the buildings importance and what is [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Reunion set for 40 years of Maggie L. Walker High School students

    A mass class reunion for the Maggie L. Walker High School classes of 1939-1979 has been set for November 28, 2009. For details, call (804)897-0990 or send an email to mlwreunion2009@verizon.net. [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 8:46am EDT
    by john_m

  • Chief Norwood gets his dance on

    ncb12 has posted video from last night’s National Night Out party, capturing Alicia Rasin, Chief Norwood, and Sheriff Woody “dancing the Cupid Shuffle”… [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 3:41pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Bell sees a reason to celebrate and unite

    Just ran across a great column from July by Janine Yvette Bell, founder and artistic director of Elegba Folklore Society, Richmond’s reborn city center a reason to celebrate, unite: Soon, we will observe the 50th anniversary of the Thalhimers lunch counter sit-ins, at which African-American students spoke for the black community [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Sugar Shack Burlesque offering classes at Gallery 5

    A heads up from RunAround Sue: Hello lovelies! For all the ladies in Richmond, wanted to let you know that RunAround Sue and Legs Malone will be in town teaching a few workshops at Gallery 5 on August 16th. We have a show there the night before and eagerly awaiting the [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 8:17am EDT
    by john_m

  • Jackson Ward’s National Night Out at Abner Clay Park

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    The Historic Jackson Ward Association will be combining forced with Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church for the National Night Out celebration this Tuesday, August 4th in Abner Clay Park. The event runs from 6-8PM, come on out and meet the neighborhood! [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 6:10am EDT
    by john_m

  • 19th Annual Downhome Family Reunion set for August 15

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    The Elegba Folklore Society invites you to join them for world music & dance, Heritage Market, interactive site demonstrations, children’s events, and delicious downhome food at Abner Clay Park for the 19th Annual Downhome Family Reunion. Aug.15, 2009 11AM-4PM. FREE [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 8:29am EDT
    by john_m

  • Antiques on Broad

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    The biweekly Antiques on Broad is today from 9AM-3PM in the parking lot and storefront adjacent to Quirk Gallery (311 West Broad Street). [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 9:42am EDT
    by john_m

  • Sector 413 report for July

    Lieutenant Baltz’ monthly report from July (PDF) for the Richmond Police Department’s Sector 413 (which covers the communities of Gambles Hill, Oregon Hill, Downtown, Biotech & MCV District, Monroe Ward, Jackson Ward and the Capital District) is now available: 7/06/09-500 N. 2nd – 7:00 p.m. The victim stated he was walking [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 8:23am EDT
    by john_m

  • Style Weekly 2009 Power List puts Boone at #42

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    The Style Weekly 2009 Power List is out and recognizes a few folks with local ties: 42. Raymond H. Boone It’s a been a good year for Ray Boone, publisher of the Richmond Free Press, which seemed to grow in prominence every week as Obama marched into the White House. Just [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 2:56pm EDT
    by john_m

  • 5 years of Gallery 5

    Gallery 5 is in the process up uploading 5 years worth of photos to their flickr page. Check it out! [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2009, 7:01pm EDT
    by john_m

  • North American Handmade Bicycle Show comes to Richmond in 2010

    Just saw this on a tip from the folks at Cyclus: The 2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virgina, February 26-28. We’re expecting a great showing from the handmade community for our first show on the East Coast! Exhibitor registration [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2009, 5:50pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Like Water grand opening on Friday

    Paul at All Things Richmond tips us to the opening of Like Water, a space for art and yoga on Brook Road: Briana Roane will teach yoga, pilates and fitness classes Monday through Saturday. Each class is priced $5.00. There will be 30 minute meditation sessions each Wednesday at 10:00 AM [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2009, 7:12am EDT
    by john_m

  • Help ID the perps in this hit&run

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    A reader writes in looking for some help following a hit&run on Broad Street: An older couple coming out of The Empire Theater on July 15th hit and damaged a car in front of Tarrant’s, and then sped off and left the scene. I filed a police report as well, but [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2009, 7:08am EDT
    by john_m

  • Samuels stirs council to keep Character Area Designation

    In a long and sometimes turbid meeting, City Council tonight discussed a (perhaps?) final round of amendments to the Downtown Master Plan. A main point of contention was the possible removal of language setting a Character Area Designation, would requires development to meet specifications based on the character of the [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 10:36pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Freedmen’s Bureau archives now available online

    Last week the RTD reported that “an ambitious three-year project to digitize more than 300,000 state records from the Freedmen’s Bureau archives has been completed and now is available online“. A recent email from Stacy Burrs, Chairman of the Board of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • Richmond Planet archives now digitized and searchable

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    Thanks the new Shockoe Examiner for tipping us off to the online archive of John Mitchell Jr.’s Richmond Planet. [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 8:34am EDT
    by john_m

  • Sector 412 report for June

    Lieutenant Corrigan’s Sector 412 report for June (PDF) is available. Sector 412 encompasses Carver, Newtowne West, Scott’s Addition, Museum, Northern Barton Heights, Brookland Park, Edgewood, Ginter Park, Washington Park, John Marshall, Sherwood Park, Bellevue, Laburnum Park, Rosedale, Chamberlayne Industrial Center and Virginia Union. From the report: There were 12 robberies of [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 7:30am EDT
    by john_m

  • Bicycle Film Festival opens Friday at Gallery5

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    Featuring 30 short and full-length films, the Bicycle Film Festival opens tonight at Gallery5 and continues through the weekend. The Bicycle Film Festival celebrates the bicycle. We are into all styles of bikes and biking. If you can name it-Tall Bike Jousting, Track Bikes, BMX, Alleycats, Critical Mass, Bike Polo, Cycling to [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 3:35am EDT
    by john_m

  • Sector 413 report for June

    Lieutenant Baltz’ monthly report from June (PDF) for the Richmond Police Department’s Sector 413 (which covers the communities of Gambles Hill, Oregon Hill, Downtown, Biotech & MCV District, Monroe Ward, Jackson Ward and the Capital District) is now available: The biggest problem in Sector 413 is still the theft from motor [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Four houses coming down to widen Catherine Street

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    Almost 60 years after being renovated as RRHA’s first redevelopment project, the 4 remaining homes on the southside of the 1200 block of Catherine Street are slated for demolition as part of an RRHA street-widening project. A reader submitted the following nugget late last week: i just found out that the city [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 7:00am EDT
    by john_m

  • Leigh Street Bar and Grill gets some good words

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    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. [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 6:50am EDT
    by john_m

  • Before and after on Clay Street

    Check out this amazing before and after caught by F33 at 1418 West Clay Street. [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 4:03pm EDT
    by john_m

  • 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 [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 10:20am EDT
    by john_m

  • 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 [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 6:10am EDT
    by john_m

  • Storefront for sale on Clay Street

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    The free-standing commercial building at 215 West Clay Street is for sale for $279,950. PHOTO by Taber Andrew Bain. [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2009, 7:13am EDT
    by john_m

  • And I thought to myself, who is that man?

    133 W Jackson Street by taberandrew, piece by unknown artist. [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2009, 8:21am EDT
    by john_m

  • CAPS moves on Church of Crystal Light? (UPDATED)

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    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. Originally [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2009, 6:05pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Carjacking this morning

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    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. [...]
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    Posted: June 16, 2009, 9:42am EDT
    by Valerie

  • 18,000 chow down at Broad AppĂ©tit

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    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. [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 9:33am EDT
    by Valerie

  • 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: April May New sector Lt. Yvonne Baltz also included some tips to keep in mind when you’re out of town this summer… Have good locks on your doors and windows- USE [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 9:50am EDT
    by Valerie

  • RRHA building condemned

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    The RRHA building in Gilpin Court whose roof caved in yesterday, has been condemned. More on it from NBC12 here. [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 7:28am EDT
    by Valerie

  • Roof of RRHA building collapsing *UPDATED*

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    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. [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2009, 3:12pm EDT
    by Valerie

  • New Lt. for sector 413

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    Just got an email from Lt. Lisa Drew announcing that she will no longer be in charge of sector 413… Effective this past Saturday, May 16th, I was reassigned within 4th Precinct to the Executive Officer’s position. Lieutenant Yvonne Baltz will be taking over Sector 413. I wanted to take a minute to thank [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 2:02pm EDT
    by Valerie

  • Oral histories of Carver now available

    Back in 2000, a handful of Carver residents were interviewed to provide an oral history of the area. Those recordings are now available as MP3’s (along with PDF transcripts) via the VCU Libraries Digital Collection. From the VCU Libraries Digital Collection’s website: These fifteen oral histories were conducted in 1999 and 2000 [...]
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    Posted: May 12, 2009, 11:01pm EDT
    by Valerie

  • Scabies cases at Carver Elementary

    Channel 6 is reporting that there are two confirmed cases of scabies at Carver Elementary. A source tells us that there are 3. Our source also claims that 8 teachers and 40+ children are possibly infected. Meanwhile, the report from channel 6 indicates 29 people are complaining of symptoms, but no [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 6:25pm EDT
    by Valerie

  • Second Arrest in Broad Street Robbery

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    Richmond Police made a second arrest yesterday in the daytime robbery of an elderly man on Broad Street about two weeks ago. The suspect is a juvenile and is being held in juvenile detention. His name and photo will not be released because of his age. The juvenile suspect and [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 5:30pm EDT
    by Valerie

  • Police shooting at Broad & Laurel

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    Broad Street is closed from Harrison to Belvidere after a police shooting early this morning. A man is in serious condition at VCU Medical Center after being shot by the police after a traffic stop went awry. CBS6 is reporting that “the suspect did have a weapon when he charged [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 5:57am EDT
    by john_m

  • $1,000 reward offered in Marshall Street killing

    The Richmond Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the Saturday morning shooting death of Levon R. Alford in the 00 block of West Marshall Street. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Eggleston the top story for Richmond Free Press

    The Apr.16-18 edition of the weekly Richmond Free Press has the collapse of the Eggleston Hotel as the top story. The issue also includes a reprint of a 1992 article by Neverette Eggleston Sr. recalling the history of the hotel. [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2009, 10:09am EDT
    by john_m

  • Police investigating Marshall Street homicide

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    Richmond Police detectives are in the early stages of a homicide investigation that occurred close to 3AM this morning in the 00 block of West Marshall Street. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Levon R. Alford of the 2500 block of Merle Street in Henrico County. The investigation began after [...]
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    Posted: April 18, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
    by Valerie

  • Carver Community Garden Volunteer Work Day

    From the nice people at Tricycle Gardens Come on out and join the folks at the Carver Community Garden for some SPRING CLEANING! (corner of Kinney & Leigh Streets). Saturday, April 18, 9AM-?. [...]
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    Posted: April 18, 2009, 7:51am EDT
    by john_m

  • RPD seeks suspects in Broad Street robbery

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    The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s assistance identifying and locating two male suspects in a Wednesday afternoon robbery. Around 3:45PM on April 15, a 70-year-old male was walking in the 100 block of East Broad Street when he was approached from behind by two suspects. The suspects pushed the [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 4:29pm EDT
    by john_m

  • Upcoming in the area

    What is Africa to Me?; Jackson Ward Spring Clean-Up Day; Maggie Walker Heritage Day; Bend Your Ear; Tuesday Verses; Carver Community Day; Gallery 5 Four Year Anniversary Benefit Party; MORE… What is Africa to Me? Fri Apr 17 6:00 pm @ Black History Museum – This exhibition encourages viewers to use the lenses [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 6:18am EDT
    by john_m

  • Thanks for Nothing

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    Graffiti from inside the under-renovation former Booker T. Washington School on Leigh Street. [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 4:20pm EDT
    by john_m
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