Gumenick Properties has received a zoning variance to build 30 new homes on 6 acres at Patterson Avenue and Maybuery Drive, RichmondBizSense reports: The new homes will be between 1,300 and 1,900 square feet and be equipped with “green” features such as tankless water heaters and energy efficient windows. “These are smaller homes, very green [...]
Over the next few weeks, area Ukrops Super Markets will be closing and converting to Martin’s Food Stores — whose parent company, the Giant-Carlisle Division of Ahold USA, which is part of Dutch-owned Royal Ahold NV, bought the stores in February. The Village Ukrops store at 7035 Three Chopt Road will close April 17 at [...]
One of my favorite things about Richmond is that it is small enough that it is easy to have a sense of community, almost wherever you go. One of the things I like best about the University of Richmond, is that not only do they appreciate this sense of community, but they take it one [...]
Don’t forget this weekend’s road closings– and get caught in traffic! This Saturday is the Monument Avenue 10K with a record 37,000+ participants. Many streets in the Fan and the Near West End will be closed, and many more will be filled with cars looking for parking. Here’s the lowdown so you can avoid it [...]
Saturday, May 1 will be opening day for the St. Stephen’s Farmers Market. It will run each Saturday rain or shine, through the last Saturday in October. Market hours are 8 a.m.-noon. The Market is located in St. Stephen’s parking lot, 6000 Grove Avenue. Free parking is available. The Farmers Market at St. Stephen’s focuses [...]
The Near West End community is encouraged to attend a meeting tomorrow morning, March 20th, at 9: 30 am, regarding the future use and development of the former site of Richmond Community High School located at 5800 Patterson Avenue in Richmond — now known as the Westhampton School site. The meeting will be held at [...]
Looking for something to do tomorrow night? Crossroads Art Center is having a free indoor artwalk and open house Friday night from 6 to 9 pm. Also enjoy live music by Darryl Ellyson of the River City Blues Society, a cash bar benefiting the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. Plus a benefit — the Bustin out [...]
A reader from RainTree, near Goodwin High School wants to know if anyone recommends any local tree service/pruning companies. Can you help? [We] have a 20 foot Crepe Mrytle that needs pruning. Do you have any suggestions for someone who will do it for a reasonable price? Thank you
