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Public Square – Attracting RVA’s next generation
Public Square #47 will focus on how to attract and keep young professionals in Richmond. The Public Square will take place on Tuesday, may 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Richmond Times-Dispatch building.
Water vale repair work in the area
Expect slower traffic this week along Broad Street between Belvidere and Harrison. There will be temporary lane closures while crews work on repairing water valves in the area. This also means that some parts of the community will be without water between 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Richmond School Board votes to close schools
On Monday, the Richmond School Board voted to potentially close three schools, including the Adult Career Development Center on Leigh Street in Jackson Ward. Public hearings over these school closures will be held before any decisions are final. Read more about this story on NBC12.com. NBC12.com – Richmond, VA News
Triple shooting on Broad street
From the RPD: The Richmond Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning [Saturday, may 11th] in the 400 block of East Broad Street. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 3:00 a.m. When they arrived, the discovered three adult males had been shot. All three were transported to VCU Medical [...]
Amanda Robinson Discusses Leaving Gallery5
If you live in the neighborhood or have been to First Fridays there is a very good chance that you have visited Gallery5. Located in Virginia’s oldest firehouse and Richmond’s oldest police station and jailhouse, Gallery5 has been bringing exhibitions and musical talent to Jackson Ward since April 2005. After many years of hard work, [...]
VCU Graduation This Weekend
Expect traffic to be heavy in the neighborhood on Saturday morning. Virginia Commonwealth University’s May Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Richmond Coliseum.
The Times-Dispatch Go! Discover Richmond Walk
The Times-Dispatch Go! Discover Richmond walk is this weekend! The 2013 course will take participants through the Jackson Ward and surrounding neighborhoods on Saturday, May 4.
CenterStage May Calendar
There is something for everyone this month at CenterStage.