Here’s a Craigslist post you might be interested in. Looking for anyone who whistles as a hobby. This is a serious post. Looking into going to the whistling convention in North Carolina in April. I would really like some tips because I think that I whistle well, but need to improve my technique…I’m 25, Black, [...]
It just doesn’t quit with the restaurant awards around here. I just learned from their Facebook page that The Black Sheep has been nominated for the Best Neighborhood Restaurant Elby Award. I tried to go to lunch there today and couldn’t get anywhere close to the front door. I had to settle for Tarrants, poor [...]
OK here the last little Christmas photo of the year. In a neighborhood with a large transient population, It lifts my spirit when people take enough pride in their neighborhood and home to decorate. I passed this house last night on my way home and thought it might be my last opportunity to squeeze in [...]
Only one serious incident on today’s Daily Crime Report. ROBBERY 12/29/11 7:02 p.m. 300 block of Calhoun Street A juvenile male reported he was robbed by a juvenile male with a gun. An arrest was made. Lots of gun action elsewhere. 1st Precinct AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING) 12/29/11 1:34 p.m. 1400 block of Harwood Road A [...]
I travel past the Hippodrome about 5 nights a week now and as often as not, the marque is lit up and there is a small crowd milling around. They are hosting a regular Thursday night Happy Hour mixer and a New Year’s Eve gala on Saturday night. Steven Spielberg held a wrap part they [...]
Here’s the schedule for this weekend. It’s a short season this year, enjoy it while you can. Richmond, VA – The RVA On Ice season is winding down with public skating offered through Monday, January 2, 2012. Participants can still enjoy craft making classes this Saturday offered by Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ Office of [...]
Whatever the Richmond Police are doing seems to be working. Almost all of the recent unpleasantness has been somewhere else. While I don’t wish trouble on anyone, here’s hoping Greater Jackson Ward remains quiet. Only two incidents in today’s Daily Crime Report. BURGLARY 12/27/11 – 12/28/11 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. 213 E. Jackson St. [...]
Looks like the armory is receiving some much needed attention in the amount of an $600,000 grant made by Governor Bob McDonnell. The grant will be administered by Peter Chapman, the Mayor’s economic development czar, to create a new home for the Black History Museum. There was interest some time ago in using this building [...]
CBS6 gives a preview tour of the John Marshall Hotel's ballrooms. Come December 31st, they will reopen for real with a New Year's Eve celebration.
And in just a few days, the ballrooms will be in full swing again. A New Year’s event, featuring Ron Moody & the Centaurs, is open to the public.
Last week I reported that Michael Ng’s Thai Corner was named by Richmond Magazine and one of Richmond’s top 15 new restaurants. I knew that because Michael told me himself. Since I haven’t bought a copy, I didn’t realize that two more Greater Jackson Ward restaurants made the Top 15 list, The Magpie and Pasture. [...]
Greater Jackson Ward continues to get a respite from serious crime. Today’s Daily Crime Report has only one incident and one “non” incident. LARCENY 12/27/11 3:15 p.m. 300 block of East Broad Street An unknown person(s) stole a bicycle. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 12/27/11 12:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. 200 block of East Clay Street [...]
All are invited to “Friday Films” in the church’s cinema this Friday, December 30 to see and discuss the Oscar nominated “As It Is In Heaven.” Showtime is at 7:00. Doors open at 6:45. Connect with Lenore Brashler for details: lenorevdb@gmail.com.
