Archive for “2nd Street”
The Prettiest Tree Well in Jackson Ward
In a part of town known mostly for ashpalt and concrete, my neighbor on has managed to transform this tree well into an urban garden complete with flowers, herbs and Swiss and Red Chard.
2nd District Meeting Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5:30
Tuesday, June 26 (TOMORROW!) The Round House at Byrd Park near the Fountain Lake 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Breaking News: Man Shot Near 1st and Marshall
Police have taped off 4 square blocks from 1st and Broad to 2nd and Clay. Word is as least one man was shot. Investigators were collecting evidence near 1st and Marshall. One report has connected this with Leone’s Sports Bar at 2nd and Marshall. The shooting took place around 5:30 this afternoon. No word on [...]
Armed Robbery on 1st Street
Originally reported as a murder, today’s Crime Report lists this as an armed robbery. ROBBERY 3/12/12 3:15 p.m. 100 block of West Federal Street A male reported he was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male. I just recieved a witness report that someone was killed near 2nd St and Duval. There’s nothing from the [...]
The Hippodrome to Host Monthly Movie Night
via the Progress Index: PETERSBURG – Award winning actor, director, and producer Tim Reid presents “Tim Reid’s Movie Night”, a series of events that will be showcasing independent films from the U.S. and around the world. To be scheduled once a month, an independent film will be shown in both Richmond and Norfolk. When in [...]
Herman Baskerville – From the Corner to the Truck Stop
Herman Baskerville, former owner of the Corner Bar and Grill on Leigh Street, has signed a three year lease of the former Taco Truck Stop location on 2nd Street. According to landlord Michael Ng, Baskerville is planning on using the kitchen for catering and possibly selling barbecue over the counter. Plans are to open for [...]
Pedestrian Hit by Truck
A woman was struck by a truck this morning at the intersection of 2nd and Franklin. Paramedics arrived on the scene within minutes. Police are investigating.
Sushi on Second Street
The New Fish Market at 2nd and Broad, mostly known for fried lake trout and chicken wings has gone upscale, sort of. They are now stocking prepared sushi in their refrigerator case. I had a very tasty selection with shrimp, krab and avacado for $4.99 and am feeling no worse for wear this morning. The [...]
The Truck Won’t Stop Here Anymore
Sadly, Nate’s nationally renowned Taco Truck Stop on 2nd Street is closing it’s doors. Nate cites family obligations (he recently welcomed a new taquito into his house). Whatever the reason, he will be missed. I am going to stand in line for my chicken skin taco before they are all gone. Word is that the “truck” [...]