Greater Jackson Ward News

Nothing to Report

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:27:03 -0400

There was one close call but no incidents reported for Greater Jackson Ward in today’s Daily Crime Report.

Who Stole My Buster Browns?

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:57:36 -0400

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…

Is a downtown arts district finally on its way?

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:33:31 -0400

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

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:12:11 -0400

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

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:01:27 -0400

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!…

Link

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:27:29 -0400

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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

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:24:58 -0400

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

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:25:16 -0400

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

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:39:19 -0400

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

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:08:13 -0400

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!

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:59:48 -0400

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

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:29:20 -0400

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

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:53:54 -0400

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

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:44:33 -0400

Tacos and TV Don’t Mix:

Armed Robbery in Gilpin

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:19:57 -0400

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?

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:29:22 -0400

rodmanstreet:

Does anyone know if downtown Richmond, VA is a safe or desirable area to stay while visiting?

Lunch Break Science Today at SMOV

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:53:17 -0400

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

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:28:20 -0400

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

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:37:02 -0400

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)

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:01:56 -0400

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…