Greater Jackson Ward News

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May 2011

19 posts

Spicy Fried Chicken – $1.00 → gjwn.net

This sign at the Harrison Street Mini Mart caught my eye this morning. The chicken is cut from whole fresh chicken and prepared at the store everyday. I just finished my $1.00 chicken wing and I have…

May 31, 2011
Foxy Lady with a Rhinestone Bone → gjwn.net

missing small dog (downtown/fan area) Date: 2011-05-28, 3:12PM EDT Reply via Craigslist Ad missing dog, she’s a small pomeranian/papillon mix she’s orange and white and looks like a fox. her name is…

May 30, 2011
Lane Closures – Grace, Main and Leigh Streets → gjwn.net

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT: Lane Closures WHEN: Friday, May 27 through Friday, June 10 WHERE: The following streets will experience intermittent lane closures: Grace Street…

May 29, 2011
Weekend Specials → gjwn.net

May 28, 2011
Bike Polo Anyone? → gjwn.net

Ride Richmond wants to convert the existing tennis courts at Abner Clay Park into a bike polo facility. In the mean time they have been jury rigging the courts for weekly games. Ride Richmond has…

May 15, 2011
Sidewalk Block Party @Centenary UMC → gjwn.net

Centenary United Methodist Church – Richmond, Virginia Sidewalk Block Party on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm features the acoustic music of duo Rick & Rod of speed limit. Don’t miss it! via Facebook.

May 14, 2011
The Man Who Ran the Planet → gjwn.net

WTVR produced a great video on the iconoclastic editor of the Richmond Planet and civil rights leader John Mitchell and the lack of recognition he has received. A contemporary of Maggie Walker, he…

May 13, 2011
A Video Tour of Jackson Ward → gjwn.net

This video tour on the RTD website was part of the Race in Richmond series published last year. It hits some of the well known and lesser know highlights of African American History in Jackson Ward.

May 12, 2011
Last G5 After 5 Tonight! → gjwn.net

via Gallery 5: Come join us for our final presentation this season, Mark Wood!! Mark Wood is an associate professor at the VCU School of World Studies and will be doing an informative and interactive…

May 11, 2011
Missing Maine Coon in Jackson Ward → gjwn.net

LOST CAT- older long-hair male (Jackson Ward) Date: 2011-05-08, 9:41PM EDT Reply via Craigslist ad. My 11 year-old cat got out of my apartment on Friday night. He’s a long-hair Maine Coon mix with…

May 11, 2011
Have you seen this dog? → gjwn.net
May 10, 2011
Check Out Our Calendar → gjwn.net

The calendar is loaded with lots of great stuff and we’re adding to it all the time. Don’t see your favorite event or venue? Leave a comment at we’ll make sure it’s included. Click the pic above to…

May 8, 2011
Run for Heroes → gjwn.net

There was an unexpected parade of first responders down Franklin Street this afternoon. Billed as the “Run for Heroes”, it was a salute to fallen officers and firefighters. This particularly fit…

May 8, 2011
Weekend Specials → gjwn.net

May 6, 2011
5-05-11 Daily Crime Report – Back to Normal → gjwn.net

Normal being the usual handful of thefts and burglaries. There seems to be a run on lawnmowers and yard equipment lately. If they’d just asked, I’d have let them borrow mine. They good news is there…

May 5, 2011
Maggie L. Walker Wins National Title → gjwn.net

via the RTD: A team of 17 seniors from the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond returned home to a hero’s welcome Tuesday afternoon after winning the “We the People: The Citizen and the…

May 5, 2011
Carver Day Pics → gjwn.net

Rosey Soul and Friend. I was only there for a short while, but even at 2:00 pm there was still a good crowd. There were lots of vendors and community organizations. Black Sheep was giving away free…

May 3, 2011
The Weekend Police Blotter → gjwn.net

It was a busy weekend for the RPD all over Richmond with the exception of Greater Jackson Ward. While the only acceptable amount of crime is zero, this constitutes a pretty good report. Check the…

May 2, 2011
Go Absolutely Gaga at Godfrey’s → gjwn.net
May 1, 2011
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