Redistricting Finals: Splitting the Baby & Saving Kim Gray
A redistricting proposal by Charles Samuels split Monroe Ward between the 2nd and 6th District. Only problem, Ellen Robertson doesn’t want it either. Neither wants his or her district to include the...
View Article“Meetings With The Mayor”
I received an email with this curious title over the weekend. I’d love to be a fly on this wall, but can’t make it. Should you wish to attend, these are open meetings. See the contents of this...
View ArticleMPACT Meeting on Thursday
via email: 4th Precinct Residents- I hope you that you are planning to join us for the October meeting of the 4th Precinct Mayor’s Participation Action and Communications Team (MPACT). At our next...
View Article2nd District Leadership Dinner
Charles Samuels City Councilman, 2nd District invites you to the 2nd District Leadership Dinner Bring news from your neighborhood to share! Club 533 700 N. 3rd Street Founder’s Room Wednesday, November...
View ArticleIs Mayor Jones too big for our small town?
Yet another honor comes our Mayor’s way and he is not shy about sharing the news. via the Office of the Press Secretary: Mayor Jones Elected to the 2012 National League of Cities Board of Directors...
View Article4th Precinct CAPS Meeting on Thursday
Although the MPACT meeting for November has been changed, the Fourth Precinct Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) meeting will be held: Date: November 17, 2011 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Linwood...
View ArticleRichmond’s Economic Potential
I received this press release at 9:03 this morning. Richmond, VA – The city’s Department of Economic and Community Development, in partnership with The Greater Richmond Chamber, The Greater Richmond...
View ArticleCode Enforcement Court Schedule
The following is a list of code enforcement court dates for properties in Greater Jackson Ward. See Fan of the Fan for the complete list. November 17 – North Side General District Court 501 Hospital...
View ArticleA Holiday Message from Charles Samuels
Dear Friends, The holidays and winter months are approaching much faster than usual, don’t you think? What happens to the time? It is easy to miss the “spirit” of the season which are the blessings we...
View ArticleKimberly Gray “leaning” towards running
From the RTD: School Board member Kimberly B. Gray of the 2nd District said she’s leaning toward running but hasn’t decided for sure. The City Council recently approved a voter-redistricting plan with...
View Article2nd & Leigh Project Goes Before Planning Commission
Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 3rd 5th Floor Conference Room City Hall 1:30 PM Click below for full size text.
View ArticleCode Violation Court Schedule
Here’s the schedule for properties in Greater Jackson Ward. January 12 – North Side General District Court 1417 West Leigh Street Ernest F Bush / Friedman 5 West Leigh Street Steven M. Bugnachi /...
View ArticleParking Dispute Delays Eggleston Plaza
City Council took a look at the Eggleston Plaza during Monday’s meeting and sent it back to committee after a brief discussion. Charles Samuels spoke in favor of the Planning Commission’s...
View ArticleThe Inside Scoop on the RFD
The Church Hill Peoples News found a new anonymous blog, The 411 on The 201, with an insiders view of the Richmond Fire Department. Anyone familiar with municipal fire and police departments knows...
View ArticleOld Timers Club Up for Review
In the next CAR meeting, renovation of the former “Old Timer’s Club” will be up for review. Does anybody know anything about this place? Were you or a relative a member. All these buildings have...
View ArticleThe State of the City
Mayor Jones To Address Richmond Residents Tuesday, January 31, 2012 WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones WHAT: Annual State of the City Address WHEN: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 6:30 p.m. WHERE:...
View ArticleAnd the Culture War Continues
The unity of purpose that once marked the downtown arts community has largely fractured. Fault lines run between Curated Culture and the Downtown Neighborhood Association, Christina Newton and Katie...
View ArticlePoverty Commission Meets Tonight in Gilpin
via the Times Dispatch: RICHMOND, Va. – A city commission is holding two meetings this week in Gilpin Court and on Hull Street to get feedback from the community about how to reduce poverty in...
View ArticleAnti Poverty Commission Meets Tomorrow At City Hall
WHO: Dr. Carolyn Graham, DCAO of Human Services and co-Chair of the Mayor’s Anti-Poverty Commission Anti-Poverty Commission Committees WHAT: Mayor Jones’ Anti-Poverty Commission public forum to...
View ArticleMayor Jones To Announce Re-Election Bid at the Hippodrome (Last Minute)
Mayor Dwight C. Jones will announce he is running for a second term as the mayor of Richmond, Virginia. Mayor Jones will make his formal announcement at the Hippodrome Theater at 5:30 PM this evening....
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