The Collegian reported that two University of Richmond students visited Patient First in Carytown and were diagnosed with H1N1 – the swine flu. They are now quarantined at U of R Campus. “It feels like someone’s eating my brain with a spoon,” one student said about his symptoms. In addition to severe headaches, they both [...]
Today’s Larry Sanders’s court date for the criminal prosecution of “Destruction of Government Property.” His crime: breaking a dorm room door, for which he reimbursed the university. We tried to get more information from VCU but didn’t get very far. Athletic Director Norwood Teague responded with this comment: “i am not sure we are actually [...]
Peter of 10 S. Boulevard finally lost (or won?) his battle with Hollister Enterprises. Peter was evicted after the rental company refused to cash his check and was granted eviction by a judge. Peter has a long list of complaints about the apartment rental company, including not fixing his bathroom plumbing for 11 days and [...]
From the Museum District Association: It is that time of year again to take a bite out of crime. Please consider hosting a party or event for National Night Out and enjoy a night out with your friends and neighbors. The 26th annual National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4. Please help us celebrate by [...]
Creatures ‘n Crooks, a Cary Court fixture since 2003, will close in September. We had previously reported in January that they were experiencing financial troubles. via The Examiner
The Admissions Tax didn’t stop Movieland from opening its doors within the city limits A lot of fuss has been made about 7% “Admissions Tax” that the city levies on every event that charges a cover. Movie theatres, nightclubs, sporting events, and performance acts are all taxed. Several people have called for its repeal, including [...]
We’re all awaiting the results from toxicology report for Jessica Lynn Pascual, the Museum District resident who died in June and who’s death is still being investigated. Slate.com has a piece on why toxicology reports take so long, like the one that’s being awaited for Michael Jackson. Basically, the reason is because there’s a backlog. [...]
Sr. Lieutenant Jan McTernan and Sector 311, the police that serve the Carytown and Museum District communities, put out an update on crime during June. You can read the full report here. Highlights The Commercial Robbery: occurred on 6-24-09, at Ben & Jerry’s, 2901 W. Cary St. at 10:43 PM. Suspect is a W/M 40-50 [...]
A PSA from tipster Holly: I just wanted to remind my neighbors that they might want to look out for dead trees on their blocks. I was crossing the street in front of my apartment this weekend when just to my left, a HUGE tree limb fell from a dead tree, narrowly missing me, and [...]
Remembering Jessica Lynn Pascual Jessica was a 2006 graduate of Midlothian High School and was recently employed by Hot Tamale Cafe and Elwood Thompsons. Jessica loved hula-hooping, dancing and nature. She was artistic,beautiful and knew how to celebrate life. She was a free spirit who was caring and warm, with an infectious smile . (more [...]
The Toronto Star newspaper featured Richmond in a recent edition, citing that our fair city is on the way to Florida. While in town, the paper spoke to the man who sells African masks in front of the Carytown 7-11. Phillip Henley has set up a couple card tables in the corner of a 7-Eleven [...]
Cycle Thunder motorcycles at 3110 W. Leigh is hosting a bike show on Saturday, May 30 from 11-4. You have to be a little suspicious of an event sponsored by Richard’s, the strip joint that semi-recently moved to Scott’s Addition and now boasts several large signs visible on the drive down the Boulevard. No doubt [...]
City of Richmond crews will be resurfacing Thompson Street today through June 24th from Cary to Monument. Work will be done on the sidewalks and pavement. Watch out for delays during the day and potholes at night.
RTD has a great slide show of the community garden at Thompson and Patterson. Things are looking good! The accompanying story says that the waiting list for the garden is 20 people long. However, people tend to abandon their gardens by June, so there’s still hope.
The Virginia Historical Society will be propping open its doors and offering free admission all summer long. Admission is normally $5 during the week and Saturday. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 – 5 Sunday 1-5 The museum is located at 428 N. Boulevard Photo by: taberandrew
RTD has the story of recent and planned Carytown improvements, including ***UPDATE*** Cary Street to be repaved after the Watermelon Festival A new Carytown entrance sign at Thompson New garbage cans Parking garage signage Bike racks with “flair”
A house on the 3000 block of Grayland Ave suffered a small attic fire this morning shortly after 6 AM. Nobody was injured, and the fire was quickly contained. A total of 5 fire trucks arrived, including the “Carytown Express” pictured below.
Anyone else get this glossy door hanger from Richmond City Schools? Have things have gotten so bad they must advertise to get people to enroll? RTD’s coverage
Ellwood Thompson’s has delayed indefinitely the store opening in DC. However, it can’t get out of its lease, so it will continue to pay rent and the storefront will remain vacant. Ellwoods sites the economy as the reason for the change in plans.
Richmond Biz Sense (my new favorite blog) has some great Carytown coverage… 25 vacant storefronts in Carytown The new trend is combining stores under the same roof. Que Bella shoes and Pink clothing are now co-located, spliting rent, and remaining as separate businesses. Bang-On has plans to add a consignment business inside its current location called Kitsch Greek takeout [...]
