The Richmond Parks and Recreation Department is starting a new adult sports league and first up is football – flag and two-hand touch. “The department has focused primarily on giving children in the city the opportunity to play sports, but the addition of this new league will give adults the opportunity to get out and [...]
This morning, many Fox Elementary parents were picking up signs made by teachers that read, “Save our Schools”. These will be held by parents, teachers and children at tomorrow’s VEA rally. The rally will be held from 11am-noon at the Capitol Square grounds. From the flyer: Stand up for public education. The General Assembly is [...]
rvanews has the info on the new restaurant at 204 N. Robinson (Sushi Ninja’s old home).
Before Monday, the law just specified “excessive noise” as being unlawful. Now that term has been explained a little bit more in detail. Thanks to Charles Samuels. Here are some highlights. Personally, I don’t really mind too much what noise is made during normal hours of the day, it’s more the nighttime ones that I [...]
On top of the new budget cutting funds to RPS, now there is talk of Governor McDonnell unfreezing the Local Composite Index. While some schools could benefit (Culpeper schools stand to gain money), some schools, like RPS will lose additional money. The VDOE defines the LCI: The Composite Index determines a school division’s ability to [...]
Despite the efforts of many parents at William Fox Elementary School, the school board has approved cutting the Spanish Immersion program. The program is also at Southampton Elementary School. My son attends Fox and is in one of two (out of three total) kindergarten classrooms with Spanish Immersion. First grade has some classes as well. [...]
From the RTD: One person remains in critical but stable condition at the VCU Medical Center after a Friday night shooting near the corner of West Broad and Lombardy streets in Richmond. The shooting occurred about 11 p.m. in the vicinity of the BP gas station at the intersection, according to the city police. The [...]
I know it isn’t technically in the Fan, but it’s the library a lot of Fan residents use. From the RVA press secretary: The city of Richmond’s Belmont Library, located at 3100 Ellwood Avenue, will be closed on Monday, February 22, 2010, to prepare for substantial renovations. This one-day closure will allow for an inventory [...]
This from www.tvjerry.com Skirt Magazine and the Visual Arts Center of Richmond are presenting “Who Does She Think She Is?” on Sunday, 2/28, at 2 pm. This documentary follows 5 female artists and the director, Pamela Tanner Boll, was involved with the Oscar-winning “Born into Brothels.” A panel discussion with the artists will follow.
It’s been about a year since I applied for (and sent in a check–which has been deposited) for a tree from the City to be placed in an empty tree well in front of my house. But still no tree. They claim they like to plant between November-March so that the tree can get rooted [...]
‘Tis the season for applications from new Fan District Association Board candidates. Applications are desired as soon as possible, and should include letter of application, summary of work/volunteer experiences, and a photo. Details of the application process as well as a description of Board member responsibilities are available on the FDA website. Application materials can [...]
From the press release: The Page Bond Gallery is pleased to present Reflections, new charcoal drawings, paintings, and monotypes by gallery artist Peri Schwartz in conjunction with Unbound, photographs by photographer Philipp Engelhorn, documenting his trip to China with the well known Richmond author, Dean King. These works will be at the Page Bond Gallery, 1625 West Main [...]
Here’s another post that is long overdue. At the start of the New Year, erstwhile European Market re-branded themselves as Olio. The spot–located at 2001 1/2 W. Main Street has been re-imagined inside and out. Fortunately they didn’t change what has made them a must visit Fan spot. Olio has great sandwiches, salads, and prepared [...]
Here are some more pictures for you. Keep ‘em coming!
This one took place in the 00 block of N. Mulberry street at 6:10pm(!) on Monday the 15th.
