One of the joys of being a parent with young children is that “sleeping in” means 7 AM. So when looking for breakfast out options in Carytown, I often feel limited. Can Can is usually an early opener, except on Sundays. They hold of until 9 AM. NY Deli opens at 9 on the weekends. [...]
A local resident sent me an email telling me that his wife’s catalytic converter was stolen from her Subaru Tuesday night (3/25/10). Not sure if it is related to the string of other car thefts, but I was under the impression that the other thefts were money, iPods, and accessories. It didn’t appear to be [...]
The Richmond Kickers will be hosting Charlotte tonight at UR Stadium. The game starts at 7 PM. The playoff-bound Richmond Revolution will be taking on Rochester at the Arthur Ashe Center tomorrow night at 7:05. Currently the Revs are holding the 1 seed and home field advantage. They need all the help they can get [...]
I talked to part-owner Peter Caserta this weekend and he told me that the opening date for Stuzzi will be on June 7th. Stuzzi is the new pizza place on the corner of Belmont and Ellwood (the old 1 North Belmont). Stuzzi will feature Pizza Napoletana, which is a diversion from the NY Style that [...]
In a recent move, Richmond Public Schools decided to consolidate 5 preschool programs into one environment. The affected schools include: John B. Cary, William Fox, Mary Munford, Clark Springs, and the PDC in Church Hill. The new consolidated school will take place at Maymont Elementary. The consolidation was said to be a money saving move. [...]
Just beware this morning that things may be a little crazy in Carytown and the Museum District this AM. The Carytown 10k is being run. Festivities start off at Cary Court at 7:30 and everything should wrap up by 10 AM.
There is a MDA Town Hall Meeting Sat., May 15 at St. Gertrude High School (3215 Stuart Ave.) The meeting is in the old gymnasium. Please enter from Tilden St (between Stuart and Hanover.) There will be a meet and greet with coffee and doughnuts at 9:30 AM and the meeting will be from 10 [...]
Sat, 5/15, 8-2, 3215 Floyd Ave. *** Good variety! *** Sat., 7-1, Rain Date 5/22, 3505 Kensington Ave. 3402 W. Grace St. Sat. 9-1. Antiques, collectibles, art, FREE Vintage magazines Garage Sale, alley behind 21 N. Belmont Ave., Sat, 5/15, 8-2. Misc items
We have been advised that several armed robberies and one attempt occurred over the weekend in the Fan and Museum Districts. Some of these robberies occurred during ‘normal’ hours when residents are likely following regular routines. This story on NBC 12 revealed that in most cases, “the thieves started talking to the victims. They asked [...]
No one likes going to the emergency room, and no one likes waiting at the emergency room. In an effort to help educate local residents about the “real wait times” HCA has developed a new texting option that lets you know what the current wait times are at the 3 nearest HCA hospitals. To use [...]
FROM THE RICHMOND DAILY BEAST…. Tortoise shell female cat found on Sunday 5/9 on the Boulevard. Very sweet, no collar, but obviously not a stray. Contact Jessie at jessp84@gmail.com or 817-455-8235 for more information. FOUND: Fan/VCU (Boulevard between Stuart Ave and Hanover Ave)
The Flying Squirrels went 4-3 this week. They split their 4 game set at home with the division leading Altoona Curve and then took 2 on the road at Harrisburg before dropping the finale yesterday. Daryl Maday improved to 5-0 this season with a solid 7 inning performance on Friday. Giants prospect Clay Timpner continues [...]
Secco has finally opened its doors and is serving food AND drink, no thanks to the City of Richmond that has made this process hell. I’ve been warned that things may be a little bumpy over the next couple days, but she said to feel free and stop by…. The place is very cool, the [...]
Thanks to Chris B for the tip. Apparently there was a fire over at 9 S. Crenshaw St. For more info, check out the report and pics at the Boulevardizen.
I finally made it over to 3325 West Café yesterday. I could not motivate myself to make it over there. It looked like a fine enough place. Really, you can’t ask for a better dining al fresco spot in Carytown. I think it was the menu that kept me from just going there on my [...]
Beginning Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. to Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6 a.m. as part of the city’s Hanover Transmission main project, the Water Distribution division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close the southbound lanes of N. Boulevard between Kensington Ave and Grove Ave in order to construct and connect [...]
Bicycle Dreams is playing tonight at the Byrd Theatre at 6pm. $10 in advance. $14 at the door. Benefits Richmond Pro Cycling. Check out the trailer!
There is only one way to spend Mother’s Day (ok, maybe there are more, but…) Sunday May 9th from 1pm – 5pm our neighborhood’s charm, architecture and style is spotlighted in this Richmond tradition. This year’s tour features some of the most amazing homes we’ve ever had on the tour, including 3400 Park Ave. Click [...]
