July 4, 2008
another way to look around
The Richmond Parcel Mapper is a map of the city of Richmond that “permits querying and display of real estate Parcels”, and can also be used as an interactive map of the various Council Districts.
July 3, 2008
a look at the 2nd District
Towards this fall’s elections, richmond.com is profiling the nine different district of Richmond. Today they look at the 2nd District:
District 2/North Central encompasses a wide range of income and racial diversity as it representatives speak for the Gilpin Court public housing complex, the moneyed Monument Avenue, the historic Jackson Ward and Carver neighborhoods, the changing Boulevard and the mix of students, residents and businesses in the Lower Fan.
Here is a more detailed map of the 2nd District, if you’re into that kind of thing.
July 2, 2008
more gold stars for Black Sheep…
And ANOTHER rave review for Black Sheep, this time from RVA food blog i wish i could cook:
After dinner on Friday, I’m sold. This place is the best. Homemade deviled eggs, homemade bread and butter pickled veggies, homemade gumbo, homemade blah blah blah. Everything tastes like your mom just made it.
July 1, 2008
First Friday is on Thursday
Thanks to Art6 for the reminder: First Friday will be on THURSDAY this time around…
Don’t miss the big summer celebration, but it you come Friday night you’ll find art6 and all the other galleries dark and quiet! The regular festivities will be held, regular hours, but on Thursday July 3rd!
June 30, 2008
An Aquatic Branch of the Underground Railroad: The James River and the Keziah Affair of 1858
On Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6PM, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia will feature Dr. John Kneebone, who will lecture on the topic “An Aquatic Branch of the Underground Railroad: The James River and the Keziah Affair of 1858″.
June 29, 2008
another rave review for Black Sheep
River City Food and Wine has some good words to say about Black Sheep:
“Once word gets out about the great food and the great prices, lines should start forming.”
June 29, 2008
this week’s CJWN calendar
Stephen Vitiello performs at Transmission Sunday; CACIL meeting; Tuesday Verses; MORE…
June 27, 2008
free wi-fi in Carver/Jackson Ward?
Where is there free wi-fi in the Carver or Jackson Ward areas? (&props to wotbn for the good question)
June 26, 2008
good questions to ask candidates?
I’m working on setting up interviews with the 3 candidates for the council seat that Pantele is vacating to run for mayor. What would be some good questions to ask the candidates?
June 26, 2008
80s Prom @ Gallery5 to benefit Planned Parenthood
Gallery5 will be hosting 1st Annual 80s Prom: A Totally Radical Benefit for Planned Parenthood tomorrow night:
It’s time to rock the casbah at the 1st Annual 80s Prom: A Totally Radical Benefit for Planned Parenthood. Walk like an egyptian, get into my car, whatever it takes! We’ll be dancing in the dark with other totally far out dudes and dudettes to raise $ for the critical work Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia does. Girls (and guys) just wanna have fun, so grab your friends, your main squeeze, and come have the time of your life!
June 22, 2008
this week’s CJWN calendar
Tuesday Verses; Church and Community Fair; Stephen Vitiello performs at Transmission; MORE…
June 21, 2008
what do you know about the Golden Goat?
From the May 20 minutes of the HJWA association:
Several members were quite vocal about the presence of a new enterprise located at First and Clay Streets called the “Golden Goat.” Other than the proprietors not coming before HJWA to introduce its business for feedback; the membership felt it unsightly and against the image that the community is trying to create for itself. Most members felt it looked like a pawn shop that is in no way representative of the type of business that would maintain the community’s integrity. There was also a great deal of concern that it could attract crime.
