Huguenot Bridge opening scheduled for Tuesday
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) expects the remaining half of the new Huguenot Memorial Bridge to open to all traffic Tuesday, May 28, weather permitting. Drivers will enjoy a wider...
View ArticleWalking Across America via the West End
(along Skipwith Road) George Throop has walked across the United States on a journey of thousands of miles that began in 2009 in Washington State. Today he was passing through the Near West End, joined...
View Article1st District meeting Wednesday
From Councilman Jon Baliles: Please join me for a Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, May 29th at 6pm at Albert Hill Middle School located at 3400 Patterson Avenue (map). We will be discussing issues...
View ArticleFood Truck Court comes to the West End
The RVA Street Foodies trucks are bringing the popular “Food Truck Court” concept to the West End! On Wednesday evenings this summer, there will be a foodie court at All Saints Episcopal Church parking...
View ArticleGreek Festival begins tomorrow
The Near West End’s most popular food festival – the Greek Festival at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral (30 Malvern Ave) – returns this weekend for its 38th event. Enjoy Greek...
View ArticleSpecial Olympics Summer Games fans sought
The Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games will be held June 7 & 8, with many events including the opening ceremonies being held at University of Richmond. The countdown to Summer Games has begun!...
View ArticleBurglaries in Windsor Farms
Several homes and cars in the Windsor Farms neighborhood were victims of burglaries/theft during the night of Friday, May 31. Daily Crime Report: 3rd Precinct BURGLARY 6/1/13 4:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. 200...
View ArticleSpinning gym headed for Shops at 5807
Tidal Wheel, an indoor cycling gym, will open its first Richmond location in a space in the Shops at 5807 on Patterson Avenue – Richmond Biz Sense story The studio is expected to open in late August....
View ArticleJammin’ on the James this Saturday
Wilton House Museum’s free summer concert series Jammin’ on the James begins this Saturday, June 8, at with Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run: Join us this summer for free concerts on the grounds of...
View Article“The Oaks” historic home for sale
“The Oaks,” a 4,587 square-foot plantation house in Windsor Farms, is on the market for just under 1.5 million dollars. It was built in Amelia County in 1745, dismantled and transported to its current...
View ArticleRichmond Shakespeare Festival kicks off at Agecroft Thursday
Richmond Shakespeare will be performing The Comedy of Errors and Othello at this summer’s Richmond Shakespeare Festival held at Agecroft Hall through August 4 (4305 Sulgrave Road) Tickets: Adults $27,...
View ArticlePlein Air Richmond
The Plein Air Richmond artists will be painting in the Near West End this Thursday and Friday: Thursday, June 13 – Libbie and Grove (includes University of Richmond campus) Friday, June 14 – Wilton...
View ArticleHost an international student for the weekend
The VCU Global Education Office is currently looking for weekend host families for international students for the dates of June 28-30. VCU will administer a program, sponsored by the Department of...
View ArticleHanover tomatoes at Shep’s Produce
From Shops at 5807: Thanks for bringing the famous Hanover Tomatoes back to Patterson and Libbie!! at the Shepperson’s vegetable stand!!
View ArticleCongrats Freeman Class of 2013
Amidst rumbling thunder, Douglas Southall Freeman’s Class of 2013 received diplomas during yesterday afternoon’s Commencement ceremony at the Siegel Center. Congratulations graduates of DSF and other...
View ArticleRocknoceros at Mommy & Me
DC kids band Rocknoceros the featured act at Willow Lawn’s monthly Mommy & Me tomorrow morning.
View ArticleJam on the James this Saturday
Jammin’ on the James: Free Summer Concert Series July 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Featuring: Forte Jazz Band Join us this summer for free concerts on the grounds of Wilton. Bring a picnic dinner and your...
View ArticleBoyers Coffee afternoon discount
20% off coffee drinks at Boyers Coffee and Tea from 1-3pm Monday through Friday, through July 31.
View ArticleCongrats President Ayers
UR President Edward L. Ayers was one of 12 recipients of the 2012 National Humanities Medal today, in a ceremony that took place with President Obama at the White House. Ayers, a renowned Civil War...
View ArticleMan missing near Henrico Doctors
66-year-old Hispanic male with Alzeheimer’s reported missing from Shaaf Drive since around 8:30pm last night
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