Concession building takes shape
Whether it will open in mid-July remains to be seen, but there’s progress.
Archive for June 2009
Nature center admission no longer free after July 7
Here’s the news release: MAYMONT TO CHARGE ADMISSION FEE FOR NATURE CENTER EXHIBITS Effective July 7, 2009, there will be a nominal fee to enter Maymont’s Nature Center exhibits. Fees will be $2 for children ages 4-12 and seniors ages 60 and older; $3 for youth and adults ages 13 to 59; and free for [...]
Summer doldrums, anyone?
Unless we’re missing something, things have been pretty quiet over here in the park. The walls are going up on the new concession building over at Fountain Lake. We’ll post some pictures soon. Otherwise, if something’s on your mind this fine day, or if you have a question or need to rant about something, feel free.
Music in the park starts Thursday
The city’s summertime music series at Dogwood Dell (in its 53rd year) starts Thursday at 8 p.m. with the Faculty Lounge Lizards. Notable acts on the main stage this year include Susan Greenbaum, The English Channel, Plunky and Oneness and Page Wilson, among others. See the full schedule.
May crime report
Lt. Capriglione has released the May crime summary for Sector 313. Things were pretty quiet over here except for this eye-opening arrest on Sunday, May 31: Officer Morley was patrolling Byrd Park as part of the weekend park initiative when she stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. As she approached the vehicle she observed the [...]
Arrest made in 2007 Maplewood homicide
The Times-Dispatch is reporting an arrest in the murder of Joseph Wynn in the 2000 block of Maplewood Ave. amost two years ago. Derrell R. Brown, 23, was taken into custody following a standoff at a North Richmond apartment, and police were investigating the possibility that he fired shots at officers before his arrest. (text snipped) [...]
