The department of Public Works will be systematically going through all traffic signals in the city (Staples Mill to Belvidere and 95 to the James) and updating the timing. The result should be that traffic moves smoother. Most of the lights are pretty well timed in the city. However, I have 2 suggestion for focus [...]
Photo by Ronni, via John Murden
From Virginia Historical Society: On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., the community is invited to attend a conference about Richmond’s African American history. “Hidden Things Brought to Light: Finding Lumpkin’s Jail and Locating the Burial Ground for Negroes” takes place at the Virginia Historical Society (VHS) and is free and open to [...]
It’s safe to say bandits like the SunTrust on Broad and Summit. Last robbed on January 5th by Mr. Hoodie, it was held up again, this time by a hooded female. Why a woman was allowed into the bank wearing a heavy, hooded jacket on a beautiful, 65 degree day, is beyond me. SunTrust should [...]
Richmond City Councilmen Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, and E. Martin “Marty” Jewell, Central 5th District, will hold a joint open public meeting with the Museum District Association regarding the proposed Shockoe Center Development, a ballpark and mixed use development in Shockoe Bottom, and Boulevard Gateway [...]
The WOTB community garden, now named the Humphrey Calder Community Garden, has a blog and a design posted to it. Looks like a total of 26 plots. The garden will be next to Humphrey Calder in the section of grass bounded by I-195 to the West, Patterson to the North, and Thompson to the East.
Movieland released their pricing structure: Matinees (before 3PM daily) – $7.00 Regular Shows – $9.75 The Byrd remains unchanged: $1.99
Adolph B. Rice Studio. Library of Virginia, Prints and Photographs, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23219, USA, digitool1.lva.lib.va.us:8881/R
There’s a lot happening in Scott’s Addition… Sweetest Thing Bakery opened up on 3119 W. Marshall The Dairy Bar – I don’t know why I’ve never heard of this place but it looks amazing. Grabbing a milkshake after a movie sounds perfect. 1602 Roseneath Richard’s Rendezvous – what an eye sore as you drive south [...]
Can Can announced they’re phasing out smoking. April 1st will bring a smoke-free policy inside the restaurant. However, outside will remain a smoker’s paradise. More restaurants to follow? Via RTD Photo by: Cameron Nordholm
Not really WOTBNews-worthy, but interesting to see another one of our own add a west end location. And, we know how the results are very mixed – remember Glass & Powder? Interestingly, Bottom’s Up is the latest casualty of westward expansion. The west end location is now named “Paradise Pizza” and will offer thin crusts.
From WOTB Congressman Bobby Scott… WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott will host a Town Hall meeting on Green Jobs and Clean Energy in Richmond. The town hall will be an opportunity to educate and inform citizens on new opportunities in a 21st century “green” economy. President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment [...]
Ellwood Thompson’s blog states that Ellwood’s Coffee, their organic, fair trade coffee shop, is now open. Soft open, that is, as they work out the kinks. The formal opening is slated for Wednesday. They also have free wifi.
From MDA: Due to many inquiries of the recent real estate assessments and requests for more information, Councilman Bruce Tyler has asked the City Assessor, James Hester, to attend a called First District Meeting to address assessments. Who:1st District Councilman Bruce Tyler and City Assessor, James Hester When: Tuesday, February 10, 7:30PM Where: Mary Munford [...]
