Style’s got the details on an elm tree on Plum Street that is causing lots of issues: [An] ordinance was introduced by 2nd District Councilman Charles Samuels March 8 on behalf of David Robinson, who says his house at Floyd Avenue and Plum Street has been damaged by the roots of the city-owned elm. Samuels’ [...]
Both Olio and Avenue 805 find their way into the latest edition of Style, which includes this photo of Olio owner, Jason Savedoff. For their first meet-up this month, eatingrichmond.com food bloggers chose Olio, the newish retake on the former European Market at 2001 1/2 W. Main St. Owner Jason Savedoff says he enjoyed talking [...]
From the RTD: A briefcase left on a sidewalk near a home in Richmond’s Fan District late last night prompted police to call bomb-squad technicians. The 2000 block of Park Avenue was sealed off from traffic for about two hours until technicians determined the case was empty. Richmond police Capt. David L. Martin said authorities [...]
The Visual Arts Center opens a new exhibit on Friday, April 9th. Loren Schwerd: Mourning Portrait is a series of memorials to the communities of New Orleans that were devastated by the flooding that followed Hurricane Katrina. The public is invited to an opening reception from 6-8 PM. Details from the press release: Assistant Professor of Sculpture at [...]
The Richmond History Center has announced its list of upcoming tours throughout the city. There are a number of tours in the Fan or adjacent to the Fan. They look to be a great way to get to know our city. Here’s the description of one: MAY 16 (2-4 PM) MONUMENT AVENUE The first street [...]
The following from FDA Safety Committee and John Gilbody: On the early morning (circa 2:00a.m.) of Thursday, March 25th, an unknown individual set fire to the back fence at Miss Bab’s Little Nursery School. The school is located on the southside 2300 block of Grove, so the alley where this occurred is between Grove Ave. [...]
Here’s an intriguing photo (via Stuart Squier http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3840846&id=704650368&ref=mf) showing comparative land use between the Fan and Short Pump Town Center. HT: Murden
Here are a couple of quick hits for those of you who are planning on ‘spectating’ (not recreating) during tomorrow’s Monument Ave 10K: 1. Look for the RVA Curling Team Costume Entry. The RVA Curling Team has their own website, replete with video and bio of all the members. As an added bonus, the ‘Stone’ [...]
Department of Public Works Spruces Up Monument Ave. for Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K RICHMOND, VA – The Department of Public Works has launched a three-day initiative to spruce up Monument Avenue between Monroe Park and Chantilly Street ahead of the annual Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K on Saturday. Beginning March 25 work crews will work from [...]
Over at rvanews, they have all of the info about parking and road closures for the 10k. There’s a lot.
What: 9th Annual Egg-cellent Family Day at VMFA Where: Pauley Center Building and Lawn When: Saturday March 27, 1-3 pm Cost: $10 (VMFA members $8), registration required Spring on over to VMFA and bring your basket for an egg-citing egg hunt with Hoppity Rabbit! Enjoy outdoor games, all new spring art activities, and a live [...]
The Urban Forestry Division is going to plant new trees on West Cary Street. The Department of Public Works Division of Urban Forestry has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry to plant new trees on West Cary Street through the city’s newly established Virginia Municipal Tree Restoration Program project (MTRP). [...]
Richmond Public Schools will hold citywide registration March 18 for its 2010-2011 kindergarten and preschool programs. Kindergarten registration will be held at all elementary schools from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible children must be five years old by September 30, 2010. VPI (Virginia Preschool Initiative) registration also will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all [...]
The first meeting for the Binford Gardens Committee is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 6:30 p.m until 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at The Fan District Association office located at 308 Strawberry Street. The Binford Gardens Committee is devoted to creating a dynamic and inspiring school environment for students by developing the school [...]
The Fan Spring Park Clean Up, is Saturday March 20th from 9 a.m. until Noon. The Fan District Association sponsors this event and will be providing mulch, bio-degradable trash bags, and member support. The Fan Woman’s Club will provide their refreshments. The following parks, their locations and their Park Steward follows: (Please contact one of the Park Stewards, or JUST [...]
