Here is an opportunity to serve your community, as reported on Silver Persinger’s City Council Telegraph and Reporter blog: “There was a presentation on the Carillon Advisory Committee by Barbara Brock and veteran member Ryland Yancey Bailey. Ms. Brock explained to the committee that several members do not attend the meetings regularly and the Advisory [...]
Lamplighter Roasting Company, a cafe opening at Parkwood and Addison, just over the 195 interstate footbridge, is selling coffee subscriptions for $10 per week for a pound of fresh roasted coffee delivered by bicycle. The story is featured at Richmond Bizsense, and focuses on the new business’s coffee roasting. However, Lamplighter also has outdoor seating [...]
You see baby strollers parked on people’s porches all the time. Bringing the bulky things inside isn’t always an option. After a year and a half of good luck, our stroller was stolen from our porch on Rosewood Ave sometime after Thanksgiving. I understand that we were taking a risk by leaving it outside, but [...]
A news submission came in from Catherine who lives near John B. Cary Elementary. Hello! I was just wondering if anyone else noticed that the sound from UR Stadium seemed unusually loud last night, and continued later than normal. I could hear every lyric of every rap song in my living room, and it continued [...]
On Monday, City Council reps Samuels and Jewell will introduce an ordinance to legalize dogs in Byrd Park. For some months now, dogs have been allowed in most parts of the park on a trial basis. Ord. No. 2009-218 (Patrons: Mr. Samuels and Mr. Jewell) – To amend the Code *** concerning the prohibition of [...]
From a concerned Byrd Parker: I thought this merited a post on the blog. Last night my wife and I looked out our window and saw two guys trying to break into cars on the 2100 block of Rosewood. We called the police, and they later picked up one of the men rummaging through a [...]
(From wotbn.net) The City’s event will feature a bell concert on the unique clavier found on the upper level of the Carillon and played by City Carillonneur, Lawrence Robinson, Richmond’s Memorial Riffles will present a 21 gun salute followed by “Taps”. There will also be a presentation of colors by the Franklin Military Academy. Retired [...]
The Byrd Park Civic League met last night. Here is a letter from BPCL president, Kim Mullooly: Hello Neighbors, Last night the board of the Byrd Park Civic League met to get started on the business facing the new board… We hope to have more information to come but first of all we know that we [...]
According to the Richmond Police Department, E. Martin Jewell, best known as “Marty,” was stopped while driving near Byrd Park at 1:30am on Saturday. The 5th district councilman was charged with driving under the influence and held overnight. A full report has not been released at this time. Police photo, taken while in custody. Jewell [...]
Posted on Sunday, Oct. 11th on Craigslist: We found a small white dog on Kemper street in Randolph west. He had a shock collar on but no tags. We’ve been taking care of him but are going to call SPCA or animal control tomorrow. Please give me a call if your dog is missing. Ask [...]
A call to all Byrd Parkers: Dear Neighbors, This email is a reminder that the Byrd Park Civic League will meet October 10th at the Roundhouse at 10 am. The agenda will consist of the election of officers and the future of the League. We will not be distributing the usual paper newsletter, so please [...]
The latest Style Weekly features a back page article by a couple who reside in Byrd Park, Adria Scharf and Thad Williamson. Adria Scharf is executive director of the Richmond Peace Education Center. Thad Williamson is an assistant professor of leadership studies at the University of Richmond. Although the article focuses on Gilpin Court, it [...]
A reposted announcement for an upcoming meeting: Dear Friends and Neighbors of William Byrd Park, This coming Thursday, October 1st, will be our Annual Meeting at the Roundhouse from 7-8:30PM. At this meeting we will be electing a new President and Secretary. Due to both business and personal reasons, I will not be seeking another [...]
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Richmond police arrested two people and are looking for a third suspect this afternoon after a bank robbery on West Broad Street and a car chase. Police responded to a report of a robbery at M&T Bank, in the 3100 block of West Broad Street about 2:33 p.m., said police spokesman [...]
Do you have a baby? Maybe you know a Byrd Parker who has a baby? For the past few months a handful of new parents in Byrd Park have been getting their tots together to socialize (both children and adults alike). Although the group started small, most involved would like to see more activities, more [...]
Do you need a new tree in front of your house? You can Adopt-A-Tree from the City of Richmond, and they will subsidize 75% of the cost (It will cost you $50). You need to act now because the deadline for adoption is October 1st! How do you adopt your tree? Here are some details [...]
Fall Prune & Groom Event Saturday – 19 Sept 09 9am – 11:30am Help clean-up the area around the Byrd Park tennis courts. Bring gloves, garden shears, pruners, rakes, etc. *Meet @ the tennis courts on the corner facing the Christopher Columbus statue.* From Rhonda Bledsoe of Friends of William Byrd Park: With Fall in [...]
A letter by the outgoing Byrd Park Civic League president, posted below, calls for an influx of participation and new membership to resuscitate the organization after a recent hiatus. At the October 10th BPCL meeting, officers need to be elected to continue the organization’s mission of “addressing issues affecting our unique and special neighborhood in [...]
On Saturday, September 12th from 7:30-12.00, the 2100 block of Rosewood Avenue will be hosting a multi-family yard sale. As many as 9-10 households have signed on to participate. Neighbors are welcome to join in and help spread the word. The huge sale which will include many household items (large and small appliances, such as [...]
