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Threads Consignment Events - Children's Sale is March 13-14 at the Richmond Elks Lodge in Glen Allen. Come & Shop for the best bargains in Children's clothing, toys and more. For more information, visit - http://www.ThreadsEvents.com
CSR - flex schedule - $22.74 hr pt/ft flex schedule No experience required. Start Right Away! Must be 18 years or older. visit: http://www.newlycos.com/ for more info
The ClothesLine spring consignment sales are March 11-13 (children's) and March 18-20 (women's). Bon Air Comm. Ctr. 8725 Quaker Ln. 23235. Volunteers earn gift certs. & shop our preview sale. www.theclothesline.biz for more info.
Are you looking to sell your children's clothing? Top women's fashion, accessories, formal or bridal wear? Fabulous Finds consignment event is March 19-21 at RIR. Consign with Fabuous Finds and earn 65%. Contact fabfindsva@gmail.com for more information.
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Rooms Remembered is an Interior Decorating Service. We can consult with you on designing a space with your personal uniqueness in mind that will Wow you every time.Call and ask about our Special. 837-0317.
Kidtopia Now Children's Sale is April 23-25 & April 30-May 2, 2010 at 3107 Old Hilliard Rd Richmond, VA 23228. We will have gently used and new clothing and accessories! www.kidtopianow.com
pt/ft Customer Service.. $18.65 hr+ Start Right Away! No experience required. Must be at least 18 years old. visit: http://bestlycos.com/ for more info



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February 11, 2010

On bringing Bus Rapid Transit to Broad Street

Two meetings on bringing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to Broad Street have been called for the end of February:

Join us to improve transit service and traffic congestion on Broad Street. This important roadway and transit route serves many commercial and residential areas and averages more than 700 bus trips daily. The study will focus on the most congested section – a 7-mile length from Rocketts Landing to Willow Lawn.

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October 8, 2009

A Murder Was Committed in Manchester

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From the Library of Virginia’s Virginia Memory: This Day in Virginia History

This scale drawing of a portion of Manchester, Virginia, illustrates a February 21, 1869, murder scene, showing two routes from a local tavern to the home of Richard H. Whitehead. After drinking with Thomas Willis at Talley’s Bar Room, Whitehead shot James Rogers. The Chesterfield County Court convicted both Whitehead and Willis of murder in the second degree and sentenced Whitehead to eighteen years in the penitentiary and Willis to seven. The map is interesting for its depiction of particular buildings and residences of the time, revealing considerable information about how the area actually looked.

July 10, 2009

Sector 112 report for June

Lieutenant Williams’ Sector 112 report for June (PDF) is available. Sector 112 encompasses the communities of Belle Island, Oak Grove, Blackwell, Manchester, Old Town Manchester, Ancarrow’s Landing, Brown’s Island, Shockoe Slip, Shockoe Bottom and Hillside Court.

During the next 30 days officers will continue to attack problems that tend to spike our crime. Officers will be focusing in the areas of Blackwell, Hillside and Shockoe to impact violent crime and theft from autos. Also in July, Hull Street will see the return of the “Beat Cop”, Officer Deadra Swilley will begin walking daily on the 6th. She has set several goals and hopes to build a strong community presence.

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June 26, 2008

new FEMA flood map up for discussion

richmond FEMA flood map

The new FEMA Flood Map for the City of Richmond will be the subject of a public meeting Tuesday, July 1, from 7–9 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. FEMA has redrawn all of the floodplains within the city of Richmond and City officials will be on hand to answer questions and assist citizens in the appeals process. The new designation would affect approximately 2681 properties. More info and maps.

February 15, 2008

looking forward to the Virginia Capital Trail

The Rocketts Landing Captain’s Blog’s One if by sea; two if by….bike? looks forward to the 50-mile Richmond-to-Williamsburg bike/pedestrian/equine/etc. Virginia Capital Trail:

The 50-mile path will eventually stretch from Williamsburg to Richmond, connecting the state’s first capital with its current one. The multi-use path, as it’s being called (roller blades, equines and even unicycles are welcome), will meander past old plantations along Route 5, and then hug the James River as it snakes past Rocketts Landing. [...] The project is being constructed piecemeal, with sections in downtown Richmond near Bottom’s Up Pizza and parts near Chickahominy and in Williamsburg already in place. The final route should be open to the public around 2012.

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November 22, 2007

a history of Richmond’s trolleys

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I picked up Carlton McKenney’s Rails in Richmond (Interurban Press, 1986) a while back. Having always been fascinated that there used to be trolley lines all over the city, I couldn’t pass up this history of Richmond’s horse-drawn and electric trolleys.

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October 31, 2007

it’s not that bad, really

We’ve added a map of the crime in the area. Basically just don’t leave stuff in your car; it’s the red and yellow markers that you have to worry about…


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