November 2011
2 posts
Nothing to Report →
There was one close call but no incidents reported for Greater Jackson Ward in today’s Daily Crime Report.
Who Stole My Buster Browns? →
Today’s Daily Crime Report reports theft of a pair of shoes, perfume and body soap. Tige isn’t talking. In addition there were a fistful of Greater Jackson Ward’s most popular crime. BURGLARY…
October 2011
14 posts
Is a downtown arts district finally on its way? →
Consider this news from the RTD: After months of talks with Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ administration, City Councilman Charles R. Samuels introduced last week an ordinance to create the Historic Broad…
Tour the Richmond Hostel this Friday →
There will be a Hostel Open House this Friday evening (Nov. 4) from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of First Fridays. We will be offering building tours to small groups who may be interested in seeing what we…
Saturday Restaurant Notes →
Thai Cabin – Now Open Saturdays! Celebrate Restaurant Week at Tarrant’s with brunch Via Facebook Only a few more days of Restaurant Week left…. but we’re serving all full menu all week long too!…
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One incident and a Halloween Safety Tip in today’s Daily Crime Report Halloween safety tip from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission: People expecting trick-or-treaters should remove anything…
Have a Green Halloween – Saturday at SMOV →
Go Green Halloween powered by Radio Disney is TOMORROW Saturday, October 29, 11 am-3 pm! Celebrate Halloween with Radio Disney and the Science Museum of Virginia with an afternoon of hands-on…
That’s all she wrote →
Just a single incident in today’s Daily Crime Report . THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 10/25/11 – 10/26/11 11:45 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. 400 block of West Grace Street An unknown person(s) stole items from an…
Deer Runs Amok Downtown →
A panicked deer somehow found its way into the business district yesterday morning terrorizing commuters pedestrians and itself. The dramatic sojourn did not end well as Richmond Police finally shot…
Jason Alley Goes GQ →
Comfort Chef Jason Alley’s Guide to Richmond restaurants is now on GQ.com Jason Alley, the owner and chef of Richmond’s hit restaurant Comfort, (and this month, a new tapas-style spot called Pasture)…
Growing Community Tonight at Gallery5! →
Shalom Farms, which produces fresh vegetables to “food deserts” while educating children and adults about growing food and the benefits of eating healthy, will hold its second “Farm to Fork Dinner”…
The Library is Closed Tomorrow →
via City Hall: Richmond, VA – The City’s Main Library, located at 101 East Franklin Street, will be closed on Monday, October 24 for building maintenance. The Main Library will reopen at its normal…
The Taylor Mansion is Open for Business →
It has been a long time coming, but Mansion Five 26, at the Tayor Mansion, has finally opened for business. I don’t know much of anything about it yet or even the website, but this is good news for…
Tacos and TV Don’t Mix →
Armed Robbery in Gilpin →
Only one Greater Jackson Ward incident in today’s Daily Crime Report, but it’s a doozy. ROBBERY 10/18/11 7:37 p.m. 1400 block of North 1st Street A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two…
Any advice for this visitor?
rodmanstreet:
Does anyone know if downtown Richmond, VA is a safe or desirable area to stay while visiting?
August 2011
20 posts
Lunch Break Science Today at SMOV →
via Facebook: Want to know more about our BayScape Garden? Join us tomorrow at noon for Lunch Break Science. The presenter is Katharine Snavely, Science Museum of Virginia Volunteer and Virginia…
Daylight Shooting in Gilpin →
This shooting took place Sunday afternoon on St. John Street. Google Street View shows this nearby playground. In addition there were 6 vehicle related crimes, 1 broken window and 5 thefts from motor…
Fun on Franklin Street →
The Summer Reading Program Finale street party in front of the Main branch. See more pictures on the Richmond Public Library’s Flickr Photostream.
They Don’t Make ‘em Like This Any(Moore) →
THEN: Standard Gas & Oil Supply / NOW: Moores Auto Body (First published here Oct. 11, 2010) Moore’s Auto Body shop (formerly the Standard Gas and Oil Supply) was originally built as a horse stable…
Carver Gets the Style Treatment →
Style Weekly explores Carver’s endless search for an identity. Always a work in progress, Carver must reconcile an aging housing stock, an influx of VCU related developments, an older resident black…
The Wingnuts Take an Art Walk →
Here’s a different point of view of what happen last Friday during the art walk from Mo Karn and her fellow Wingnuts (Their term, not mine). After an initial confrontation with the cops, here’s some…
Get Your (Agri) Culture On →
Calling all Gourdheads and Bookworms – The Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra plays the Richmond Public Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA • Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm….
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Even the Police Can’t Control It →
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Vintage Bubble Gum Sale →
40,000 Baseball Cards – $350 (Downtown) Date: 2011-08-04, 4:06PM EDT Reply via craigslist.org I’m looking to sell a lot of baseball cards I’ve collected over the years. Cards are cataloged in a…
RVA Foodie Goes on a Cheap Date →
More good buzz on Ettamae’s from Jason Guard over at Caramelized OpiNIONS. Believe it or not, I didn’t realize it was cheap date night at Ettamae’s when we set out that night. I just figured we…
First Friday – Round 3 →
I wasn’t able to take in much of First Friday tonight, but I did swing through between 8:45 and 9:15 pm. For my eye they were the biggest crowds so far. Compared to last month the streets were a…
tushbutt - hold onto your heinie: carver break-in... →
tushbutt:
hey cool cats
if anyone happens to see my bike around
let me know
you can identify it by it being kickin’ rad
with a touch of awesome
and some person who is a total douchebag may be riding it around
(it’s basically this but with red pedals, no chainguard, and standard rva…
Reply, React, Receive … Response →
Here are just a few of shows to see tonight if you attend the First Friday Art Walk. Not all of these shows are on the official list as more and more business and galleries latch on to the First…
Aces Diner has re-opened →
I learned via Craigslist that Aces Diner has reopened on Clay Street. ACES DINER Bar & Grill introduce South Asian/Pakistani Kabob’s and Curries in the heartland of Richmond downtown.Located in…
Let’s Play Old School →
Maybe something like this.
Looking for Carver Pics →
Did you attend the National Night Out party in Carver last night. Send your pics to info@gjwn.net and whatever commentary you would like to include. I’ll put together some highlights and a slideshow…
National Night Out in Greater Jackson Ward →
There are at least two events locally, one in Jackson Ward and the other in Carver. I’m a little thin on the Carver event, but here’s what I know. (Update) All events are Tuesday evening. Carver…
Fire & Safety Bulliten →
Some helpful tips from Richmond Fire and Emergency Services Fire and Life Safety Bulletin
Countdown to 15,000 →
Only 67 more pageviews to reach 15,000 for the month, our all time high. Help put us over the top. Here are a few oldies, but goodies you might enjoy. Brush Strokes on Broad Street Sic Semper…
July 2011
11 posts
The Week in Review →
The Ugliest House in Richmond Some stories you might have missed this past week on Greater Jackson Ward News. Gone in 6 Seconds Going Postal in Greater Jackson Ward More Brook Road News Gelato Coming…
Going Postal in Greater Jackson Ward →
may be about to change and for the worse. The USPS is considering closing both post offices downtown. Currently there is a full service post office at 7th and Main and a smaller scale office on 2nd…
Great Night for Date Night →
Cheap date night tonight at Ettamae’s! Choose any two of the following entrees for $20: Turkey Tetrazzini over penne pasta, Seared pork loin with summer Indian relish, or grilled zucchini, yellow…
Mayor Promises to Fight for Jail →
“This is not a new issue for our City. We’ve been struggling with the need for a new jail for more than a decade. When I started this process to get a new jail built for the City of Richmond, it…
The Wine List →
Google Map Car Spotted at Kroger →
Mr. Spielberg, I’m ready for my closeup →
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg is set to begin production on the highly anticipated major feature film ‘Lincoln’ late September, 2011 in Chicago and Virginia. The extras casting…
Save on a Haircut – 4 Bits! →
The John Marshall Barbershop is having a relocation sale in anticipation of their move across Franklin into their old location in John Marshall Hotel building. Long time Richmonders have been getting…
Hop on the GayRVA Bus →
via Gay RVA On Saturday, August 13, 2011, the Valentine Richmond History Center presents its third annual Lesbian and Gay History Bus Tour. Leading up to the event, GayRVA.com will feature vintage…
Shake It Up @ Centenary UMC →
Join us for our one-day Vacation Bible School tomorrow, July 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. There is a class for adults as well as children ages 3+. As our culture is embracing all things culinary, our…
June 2011
8 posts
Flashmob at the Science Museum →
Thai Corner Opens Monday →
Doors at Thai Corner will be open for biz starting 11:am June 27th 2nd & Marshall We will be open for lunch 11:am to 4pm Monday to Fridays via Thai cabin.
Sweet Guitar 4 Sale in Carver →
For sale a black Gretsch Electromatic guitar. I’ve had it for a few years now and it never gets any play. In very good condition, no scratches only a small nick on the back side. It works fine. I…
