April 2012
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Accident on Riverside this morning
I don’t have many details but folks on the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group are talking about it and I was asked if I knew anything. Nothing was listed in the paper or the Daily Police Report. The following was posted to Woodland Heights Yahoo Group:
A black jeep cherokee flipped this morning on Riverside between 29th and 30th. Our house shook from it! 2 young, White males were seen fleeing...
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Sunday in the Park with Friends in pictures
I took over 60 pictures yesterday and was going to sit and edit them today to post. Then these were posted to the H&H Facebook and are much better than anything in my pile. Thanks Sandy’s Dad for sharing. RTD also has a gallery but it wasn’t working for me on my computer.
We could only spend about a hour at Sunday in the Park but a good time was had and turnout was picking up as...
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Maggie the cat is missing
From Westover Hills Straywatch;
“Maggie” the gray and black tabby cat has been missing from her home on the 5100 block of King William Road for more than a week. A photograph of her is attached. At last note she had on a collar, but may or may not have an identification tag. If you have seen her, please contact Julie Meyer at jchatneuff@yahoo.com.
Thanks for the many tips about the travels of...
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H&H Featured Home
5552 Forest Hill Avenue - $219,950Solid brick cape on 2.5 lots. On Forest Hill Avenue but is landscaped and fenced for country-like PRIVACY. Four bedrooms/2 full baths. Oversized renovated kitchen with custom maple cabinetry/tile floor. Open to dining for major space.
Living room with fireplace/woodstove. Two first floor bedrooms. Newer 30 year dimensional shingle roof. Replacement windows....
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What's going down in H&H
A round-up of events that are going on in our hood over the next week or so. Add yours here. The official must do event of the weekend is: Sunday in the Park with Friends.
Antiques in Manchester; Nature Fair & Plant Sale; South of James Winter Farmers’ Market; Tree Walks; Yard, Bake, BBQ Sale; 2012 Westover Hills Home Tour; Highway 249 at Legend; Sunday in the Park with Friends; Forest...
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Music in the Park schedule released
I hear that there is a little music festival on Brown’s Island this weekend called Shadrock but we on the Southbank give away our music for free throughout the summer. Music in the Park takes place at Forest Hill Park and the schedule has been released so get out the calendar and mark the dates.
Bio Ritmo - (Hot Salsa) - May 20 - This is my official H&H must see
Skydog -(Allman...
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New Happy Lucky Combo CD available at Crossroads
My favorite local band with a bearded accordion player, Happy Lucky Combo, has a new CD out and is available exclusively at Crossroads for $5. Guest musicians include Antonia Fd, John Winn, Emily Avesian, Stevie Ray, Robert J. Jacobs and Paul Watson. Support local music and great guys by buying a CD.
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Westover Hills House Tour on Sunday
The house above is just one of the lovely houses you’ll get a chance to check out. Tickets are now available for the 2012 Westover Hills Home tour, scheduled for Sunday, April 29, from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 each in advance and will be $15 each on the day of the tour.
To get advance tickets, contact Dick Bragg by email or phone at 231-3252 before noon on Friday, April 27....
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Loose Pit Bull
From Westover Hills Straywatch this morning.
There is a friendly, but shy, male pit bull mix roaming loose, seen last near the corner of King William and Westover Hills Boulevard. He is black with a white face, wearing a blue web collar but no apparent tags. If you think you know his owners, please contact them and suggest that they concentrate their search near the intersection of King William...
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Sunday in the Park with Friends this Sunday
Weather forecast is for High 84°F, Precip chance 30%. Full details of Sunday in the Park, not the weather, below.
What could be much better than spending a lazy summer Sunday afternoon in Richmond’s Forest Hill Park? Richmonders have done it for decades, but for the past seven years, “Sunday in the Park with Friends” has taken on a special new meaning. This fun family event, sponsored by the...
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Manchester Earth Day photos
Due to lack of planning/incompetence on my part I failed to take my camera to Manchester Earth Day. The weather held off and Long Arms rocked. We had a great time and Page captured a few images with her iPhone. If you took some pictures please share them in the comments.
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H&H Featured Home
4609 Devonshire Rd. - $294,000 – Open House Sunday, 4/29, 1–3 p.m.
Original details abound in this immaculate Tudor-style home. Take notice of the original trim, doors and hardware throughout the structure. Details such as the decorative stair dust corners and Dutch-door photo gallery celebrate the strength of this home’s historic character.
This home boasts all the amenities for an active...
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A night of Irish music
Randal Bays, Irish fiddle & fingerstyle guitar and Davey Mathias, guitar are playing a local House Concert, Monday April 30th, 7:30 pm Suggested donation: $15-$18. Seattle’s Randal Bays will be joined by DADGAD guitarist Davey Mathias from Columbia, South Carolina. Randal will start off the night with a few choice fingerstyle tunes from his solo guitar album “Oyster...
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Things I saw in H&H today
A man standing on a roof using a leaf blower.
A purple poodle.
One car driving the wrong one on a one way street and another car driving backwards for a full block.
Not meant to be anything serious just an observation from my day in the H&H.
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RVANews pictorial of Legend Brewery aka my second...
Any long-time or short-time readers have probably realized that I’m a fan of Legend. I’m under no illusions that they brew the best beer or have the best food but it is my place. I take guests there, meet friends there, listen to music, and love the view from the deck. I’ve gone on a picture taking spree while visiting so it’s nice to see this set from Fionnuala Bradley....
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What's going down in H&H
A round-up of events that are going on in our hood over the next week or so. Add yours here. The official must do event of the weekend is: Earth Day Festival in Manchester.
2012 Earth Day Festival & 5k; Antiques in Manchester; Cookies and Crafts Spring Bazaar; South of James Winter Farmers’ Market; Tree Walks; Westover Hills Yard Sale; East of Afton at Legend; City Council Formal...
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Buy your Westover Hills neighbor's stuff on...
Tomorrow (Saturday 4/21) from 8am to 12, is the big Westover Hills community yard sale. There is an ad in today’s and tomorrow’s RTD and it looks like quite a few folks are participating. There are also some households, such as this one, that failed to pay attention to the date and didn’t get their information to the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association in time to be placed in...
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Details emerge in Manchester double homicides
RTD has the unfortunate details in this senseless crime.
Police spokeswoman Dionne Waugh confirmed that investigators believe the motive for the shootings was a dispute between neighbors. Sanchez said she was home early Wednesday evening when she heard Ahmad Phillips arguing with the owner of a pit bull. She said Ahmad Phillips complained that the dog had urinated outside Phillips’...
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Two shooting deaths in Manchester
Update 4/19 8:00 pm -
In less than 24 hours, Richmond Police detectives have identified and arrested Randy L. Trent in connection with last night’s double homicide.
Trent, 20, of the 700 block of Stockton Street , has initially been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, but other charges are pending. This investigation remains ongoing.
At approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday,...
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VDOT considering adding fee to EZ-Pass...
I have no hard evidence to back this up but I feel that a good percentage of Southbankers take advantage of the EZ-Pass system since we are nearly surrounded by tolls. According to the RTD, VDOT is bouncing around the idea of adding a $1 monthly fee for the privilege of using a transponder. It isn’t a done deal, see below.
Would you would keep your transponder if the fee were put into...
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Lost cats update, including a new found cat
From Westover Hills Straywatch:
We have reports of another stray cat that has taken up residence at a home other than his or her own. A white/tan Persian is camping out on Langdon Court in Westover Hills West. Please see the attached photograph.If you are or know the owner, please contact Ada-Marie at 804.303.8095.
The male orange tabby found on the 5000 block of Devonshire is still...
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Safer parking and reduced membership cost courtesy...
An update from the Westover Hills Merchants’ Association: The Westover Hills Merchants’ Association and the Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Division have collaborated to identify and improve parking along Forest Hill Avenue in the merchants’ corridor.
Parking along the 4900 block of Forest Hill Avenue westbound has been legal, but unsafe, because the parking areas were...
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Nate's and Pizza Tonight up for Best Food Cart
There are some other carts in the running for Richmond.com’s Best Food Cart but let’s show our love for two of the best and Southbank regulars, Nate’s Taco Truck and Pizza Tonight. From Richmond.com
Nate’s Taco Truck
Currently on hiatus to launch Carytown’s newest taco bar, Don’t Look Back, Nate’s Taco Truck promises to bring his taco truck back to town…soon. Follow...
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Boyd steps down as principal of Patrick Henry
In a letter to PHSSA parents sent out on Monday it was announced that Pamela Boyd will be stepping down effective June 29th. Interim principal Cynthia Gentry will remain as principal for the rest of the school year. Style Weekly has some more details on the school’s attempt to find a replacement.
Sharon Burton says the board and administrators were informed April 6 of Boyd’s...
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Half priced James River Splash & Dash registration
I haven’t done a post about the Splash & Dash yet since it happens on July 14th but I don’t want any splashers or dashers to miss out on the deal. Find out more about the James River Association’s James River Splash & Dash on their website. Quick summary: trail run then you float/paddle and then run with your inner tube across the finish line on Belle Isle.
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Earth Day in Manchester band schedule
This Saturday from 12-7 is the Richmond Earth Day Celebration down in Manchester. If you haven’t stopped by this little festival you should. I’m willing to bet in a few years it will be one of RVA’s larger events. It has great activities for the kids, music, food, gear swap, 5k and beer. Really what more do you need? How about a schedule of the bands? Read on McDuff, read on.
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Former PHSSA board member making a run at School...
Kristen Larson who has served as Vice President of the Patrick Henry School board talked with Chris Dovi of Richmond Magazine.com about running for the 4th District School board seat. Adria Graham Scott the current 4th District board member is not running for re-election.
“I’m running for School Board because I think we need more advocates for the students and advocates for the city on the...
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Man shot in Manchester
From NBC12 a shooting near Legend Brewing, Scoot Richmond and Camden’s.
A man is fighting for his life after being shot inside an Old Manchester apartment building.
The man was shot around 11:20 a.m. Monday in the Lofts at Trolley Station apartments on the 700 block of Porter Street, according to Richmond Police. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police are...
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Keep Forest Hill Quiet
Byran shared this photo (he isn’t the flyer creator) he shot in Forest Hill. Below is the relevant city ordinance.
Sec. 38-42. - Noisy animals and birds.
No person shall allow any animal or bird to create sound such that it is plainly audible at least once a minute for ten consecutive minutes:
(1) Inside the confines of the dwelling unit, house or apartment of another; or
(2) At least 50...
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Police looking for connections between recent...
From RTD we get the details of a shooting and a carjacking that took place in our area early Sunday morning. Police have not confirmed any connection but are examining the possibility.
Richmond police Capt. Paul Kiniry said the shooting was reported at 4 a.m. in the 3400 block of Semmes Avenue, where a 22-year-old man said he was leaving the Island Venture restaurant when he was confronted by a...
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Carjacking on W. 34th
From CBS6;
Richmond Police are looking for a vehicle they say was stolen during an overnight carjacking Sunday morning.
Police tell us three black males approached a 41 year-old man at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of W 34th St., robbing him and taking his car. At least one of the suspects is said to have been armed with a gun.
The vehicle is a 2012 silver Chevrolet Impala, with an...
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Cat found
A stray cat was found in the 5000 block of Devonshire Road. He’s a extremely friendly young orange male with a fluffy tail. He did not have any tags or collar. He’ll be heading to the vet in the morning to get him checked for a microchip. If anyone is missing him or knows who he belongs to or would like to adopt him, please contact Terry at terryajohnson@gmail.com.
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Spring Bada-Bing craft show is tomorrow
Sunday, April 15th from 11am to 5 pm you should be at Plant Zero to buy awesome hand crafted items at Spring Bada-Bing. The full list of vendors can be found here. We go every year and always leave with at least a couple items. If you want to read Q&A with some of the vendors go here.
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What's going down in H&H
A round-up of events that are going on in our hood over the next week or so. Add yours here.
4th Annual Bucks 4 Boobs @ Willow Oaks; Antiques in Manchester; Reedy Creek Clean-up; Tree Walks; Yard Sale - 33rd and Forest Hill Avenue; Yard Sale - 401 W. 33rd Street; Yard Sale - 604 W. 30th Street; Spring Bada Bing Craft Show; Patrick Henry School Board Meeting; Southampton Citizens...
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Fire on Bainbridge
From the RFD Twitter: WORKING FIRE: Crews are on scene in the 600 blk of Bainbridge street with a “Working Fire” NFD #rva
If I need to tell you to avoid the area, just go ahead and give me your keys, you shouldn’t be driving at all.
Update from ABC8: A fire reported at an old factory building in South Richmond is under control. Fire crews on scene said the building was in the...
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Two cats missing
From the Westover Hills Straywatch;
Two formerly feral cats have gone AWOL from their home on the 5200 block of Dorchester Rd. “Lucy Lu” is a 3-year-old female with long light yellow hair and a tipped/clipped ear. “London” is a large neutered 2-year-old male white short hair with orange markings. Both are very skittish. Neither is wearing a collar.
If you see either of them, please contact...
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Chickens discussed on RVAnews
Since it was a fairly hot topic on H&H I thought I’d let you know about a much more thorough article on RVAnews, entitled “A game of chicken: will Richmond finally allow backyard hens?”
When the city’s Food Policy Task Force announced last Wednesday that it would formally recommend that residents be allowed to raise chickens in their own backyards, the audience applauded....
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Murals coming to the floodwall this weekend
If you want to get technical the RVA Street Art Festival takes place on Shockoe News’ turf but it is so close and such an interesting event I can’t help but share. From Friday through Sunday the festival will be centered between the Canal Walk Turning Basin and Power Plant building where spectators can come and watch artists create their art. Murals will be painted on canvas and...
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Parkside's new menu and hours on Richmond.com
Just like their opening, their re-opening took a bit longer than expected. Karri Peifer worked countless hours and bribed thousands of kitchen workers to break the story so I’m only stealing the hours and the first thing I’m ordering off the new menu. Go to the article to see the full menu.
Parkside’s new hours are:
Dinner: Tues – Sunday 5 – 9 p.m. ( Friday and Sat till 10 p.m.)...
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Area parents starting up the Richmond Southside...
One of the biggest complaints of parents living in the city is the schools. This year the cries are even louder as the city and school board have to make tough decisions about a major budget shortfall and rezoning. One group of parents are attempting to create an option for those not satisfied with public schools and can’t afford or are equally unsatisfied with private school. The Co-op...
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Could your block use $500?
The City of Richmond proudly presents the Love Your Block mini-grant opportunity for community-based organizations. The City will provide competitive grants, comprised in the increment of a $500 Home Depot gift cards, to neighborhood groups to purchase the supplies needed for their local project and will coordinate city services to support the effort.
LYB grants of up to $1,000 encourage...
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Richmond Magazine.com has some Parkside details
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H&H Calendar is back, use it
After a not so brief vacation due to technical issues we have a new version of calendar up and running. Please post your local events using this handy form.
Please only post events that are relevant to this neighborhood. For example, the Charity Fish Fry for Lefthanded Balding Single Dudes that takes place in the West End, while a worthy event, is really not what we are looking to post....
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Break-in on 49th
From the RPD Daily Crime Report (no additional information at this time) 3rd Precinct - BURGLARY
4/9/12 - 8:30 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. - 1000 block of West 49th Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a laptop and jewelry.
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Puppets, politics and plays at Dogtown
From the Facebook event page we read that All the Saints is hosting Bread & Puppet’s newest political puppet show, “The Republic of Cardboard”. An example of Bread & Puppet’s work from a previous show is above. The Repbulic of Cardboard will be present 3 or 4 plays on the theme of “a depressed citizenry’s uprising against a culture that pretends but...
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CBS6 footage of kayakers rescuing man at Hollywood...
Head to CBS6 for an interview with the kayaker.
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Nickel Bridge closed tonight
From RMA;
The Boulevard “Nickel” Bridge will close Monday, April 9, at 11p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, for general maintenance, including curb line sweeping and on-bridge street light replacement. This maintenance is weather permitting. Motorists should use alternate routes during this period.
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Buy a local scooter
A Buddy scooter that lives in Woodland Heights is for sell. The advantage of being local is it’ll know the neighborhood roads for $1,600. From the Craigslist ad:
2009 Blue Buddy 50cc ready for spring time!! Don’t settle for other scooters. Great condition, scratches on one side but otherwise perfect. Only giving it up because I bought a motorcycle…
If this one isn’t to...
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Parkside reopens tomorrow
From the Parkside Facebook page;
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Westover Hills Community Yard Sale is April 21st
The annual event where you can sell your useless stuff and replace it with equally useless stuff. In truth the Westover Hills Yard Sale has been the source of many treasures, the best to date being a doll house with working elevator. If you live in Westover Hills and want to sell here is some additional info. from the WHNA.
WHNA pays for two classified ads in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, one the...
