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A slice of heaven for preschoolers (and parents)
On the corner of Cary Street and Colonial Avenue in Carytown you’ll find the gem that is Cartwheels & Coffee: a locally-owned, indoor play space where kids ages 6 and under can sufficiently shake their sillies out while their parents enjoy a hot or cold beverage…and perhaps even a complete conversation with another adult!
Lamplighter’s Kickstand opens in Scott’s Addition
Come visit the Kickstand in Scott’s Addition @ 1717 Summit Ave. We are using this opportunity to offer a more coffee-centric experience to our customers and provide the people who live and work in Scott’s/ Northside a quick and convenient place to grab their morning coffee.
Gammino looking to challenge Jewell for 5th District seat
Richmond developer and contractor David M. Gammino has formed a campaign organization to challenge Jewell in November [...] Gammino, 47, is a resident of Byrd Park who is owner of City & Guilds, a general contracting firm and developer that rehabilitates and adapts old buildings for new uses. He filed a statement of organization Dec. [...]
Rooster Cart opens today on Patterson
We will confirm with more details [...], but as of now, Rooster Cart will be out and cooking on monday! We will be in the parking lot behind Bandidos on Paterson between Colonial and Shepherd! (2906 Patterson) Come and see us on our first day!
Burglary on Stuart Avenue
BURGLARY 1/26/12 – 1/27/12 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 a.m. 3400 block of Stuart Avenue An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole a laptop and two digital cameras.
Police community walk announced for February
A the recent 1st District meeting, Sector 311 Lieutenant Michael Stith announced a community walk in the Museum District for citizens, personnel of Sector 311, and members of the Richmond Police Command Staff on Monday, February 13, 2012. The meeting time is still TBA; participants will meet and park at Temple Beth El (3330 Grove [...]
Meddle tickets going fast
As of last night, there were only a handful of tickets left (and only for Monday) for Meddle, the 2-night popup restaurant by chef Tim Bereika (Secco) and Collin Wagner set for February 19-20.
This week’s calendar
Fan of the Food – Eateries & Arts walking tour; Valentine’s Day Card Making Studio Session; Civil War Cinema @ The Byrd; Flight Night @ Secco; Free movie at Grace Street Theater; Mayor Jones presents State of the City; Blakey on RACE: Are We So Different?; Northeastern Huskies @ VCU Rams; Artemis Gallery Presents ; [...]
1st District Meeting Summary from January 24
Marianne Pitts, 1st District City Council Liaison, sent out yesterday a meeting summary of the Tuesday, January 24 1st District meeting (PDF). Includes: Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District; Questions/Comments.
Blowtoad should be open by the end of next week
BlowToad will open in Carytown in the former Double T’s space at the end of next week. Chef Jimmy Sneed will be serving up pizza, sandwiches and 24 craft beers on tap.
China Panda reopens after renovations
If you don’t know it, China Panda has the best cheap Chinese food in the Fan/Museum district. I wouldn’t say it’s the best chinese food ever, but certainly much much much better than all the other cheap Chinese options [...] … and it’s been being renovated for almost a year. Reopened Tuesday :D.
