Add this to the glowing reviews of Garnett’s Cafe at Meadow and Park. We wrote about it here when it first opened, but the good press keeps coming. . . If your grandmother was hip, she’d hang out at Garnett’s Formica-topped bar, indulging in simple luncheonette pleasures. . . Garnett’s is a retro version of a [...]
The RPD is reporting the armed theft of a Porsche Boxster last night around 9 PM from Harvie Street (between Main and Cary, near Gold’s Gym). [Capt. Harvey] Powers said two males, one wielding a knife, confronted the car’s driver and took the car by force. The driver was not injured, Powers said.
Hills and Heights has a post about making sure your sidewalks and cartops are clear of snow. The argument was raised by readers that sidewalks would be cleared by residents once roads were cleared by the city. I see their point…The road outside of my house is still snow (ice) covered, making me not very [...]
Just a couple pictures from the recent weather in RVA. Go ahead and upload yours to the fan district pool and we’ll post some more.
The RTD reports that the City Council voted to raise the fee for getting your car towed from $65 to $125. Judging by the number of tow trucks circling the Fan, this is bound to have an effect here. The City Council voted 9-0 last night to raise the towing fee, which had been capped [...]
The much debated ‘offensive’ mural on the back of AlbTech has been replaced with this: In related graffiti news, there has been an uptick in tags nearby in the Fan–along the Lombardy corridor. I can’t comment on the quality of graffiti, but some of these tags seem to offer a ironic self-referential commentary. It appears [...]
Here’s the story from the RTD. This has been rumored for awhile and comes as no surprise, but do please take careful note of exactly how this all went down. I’m sure others more aware of all of this will be blogging about this soon, but first the city stacked the GRTC board and then [...]
The folks over in Byrd Park report that area crime includes stroller-theft. And the comments confirm what I’ve also heard–the thefts are common in the Fan, too. I’ve heard reports of stroller-snatching in the upper Fan along Floyd, but would imagine it’s a relatively frequent occurrence all over. Lock up those strollers if you can’t [...]
The RTD has this piece about an unidentified man found on North Mulberry Street (between Main and Floyd) early Sunday morning. He had suffered a laceration to the back of his head (a possible sign of blunt force trauma), had lost a lot of blood, and was dangerously cold. The man was transported to VCU [...]
All-Star Market has posted this news on their website: With some grief but mostly excitement, All Star Market and Deli will be closing its doors for good on December 21st, 2009. We will uproot ourselves from our current location and move down the street to open a new place called Sprout. Thanks for your support for [...]
The Department of Community Development has released its latest newsletter here. Contained therein is a neat piece on how the city is addressing blight in neighborhoods. Code Enforcement inspectors are always on the lookout for violations that can make a big difference in the asthetics and safety of your neighborhood. The pictures to prove it
Support the great indie crafters of Richmond at VisArts Holiday Craft Show, Friday night from 7-10 and Saturday from 10 AM-5 PM. A $10 donation Friday night gets you wine and cheese while you browse. Proceeds benefit the Visual Arts Center. Admission is free on Saturday.
This Saturday, December 12, 12:30 pm to 4 pm you are welcome to visit Retreat Hospital’s Open House for FREE health screenings. Their physicians will provide body mass index, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings to start your holiday season off with peace of mind.
From the Richmond Police: ROBBERY. 12/8/09, 9:07 p.m. in the 00 block of Strawberry Street. A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males. The most alarming part of this crime is how early in the night it was, although I guess armed robbery is always pretty alarming.
Richmond BizSense has a neat story about Lamplighter Coffee, now operating out of a space at 116 S. Addison. Lamplighter, too, is equipped with its own roaster. [Owner Noelle] Archibald said the shop will roast green coffee and deliver beans by the pound by bicycle to homes and businesses throughout the city. Delivery by bike [...]
