Walking around behind the Carillon, there are lots of surprises. One of those special features is this majestic tree that looms over a clearing at the edge of the woods. It might remind you of a certain Shell Silverstein book, or an Ent, from the Lord of the Rings. Pay a visit. Bring a kid [...]
From the Friends of the William Byrd Park: Subject: Meeting at Roundhouse 7PM Thurs Sep 2 Hi, The next meeting of Friends of William Byrd Park will be this Thursday evening at 7PM at the Roundhouse in Byrd Park. We look forward to seeing you there! Noel McKenzie of enrichmond will discuss how the foundation [...]
The fallen tulip poplar tree near the Roundhouse is gone and so are the bees that lived within it. Previously, we posted our own pictures and video from CBS6 as a warning about the danger of aggitated bees. However, the ongoing story of the tree mess has concluded with a new home for the bees. [...]
Craigslist has word of a lost camera: Lost Camera in Camera Bag (Fountain Lake, Byrd Park) Lost on Saturday afternoon, 28 August, a Canon Power Shot Camera in a small carrier case with a shoulder strap. The pictures are more important than the camera. Reward.
This interesting blue structure behind the Ha’Penny stage looks too tall to be a jungle gym or a piece of workout equipment. Can anyone enlighten the rest of us about it’s intended use?
Air conditioning bills got you down? You’re not the only one. Commiserate and collaborate with David from Rosewood Ave. He added this comment to a great discussion thread about the need for a local solar panel initiative. I just spent last weekend blowing insulation in my attic! Trying to do anything and everything I can [...]
Tonight, the Byrd Park Civic League is convening a meet up of neighbors. From a BPCL email: Dear Neighbors, Everyone had such a fun time meeting new neighbors at National Night Out the social committee (Rick and Terry Hill) have planned another evening for neighbors to relax and enjoy good conversations. A fun evening of [...]
According to a local coffee expert’s coffee blog, Lamplighter Roasting Company has the best latte in Richmond: My choice for winner of the best latte on my trip solidly goes to Lamplighter Roasting Company on Addison Street. Owner, Noel, was my barista for this latte experience and she crafted one of the better lattes I’ve [...]
The tranquil and scarcely overrun playground behind the Carillon is closed for maintenance. From the looks of it, the Tot Lot has had all of the sand removed. Can anyone say what the plans are for the playground’s groundcover?
Here’s an update on the bee tree story recently featured here:
The Byrd Park Civic League is looking for a logo. The contest is under way and they need more entries ASAP. If you can design one, they’re giving $50 in prize money to the winner. The deadline is 8/31. Email submissions or questions to BPCLRVA@gmail.com
Another delicious sounding restaurant is going in just across the footbridge (foodbridge?) at Cary and Addision. Here’s an excerpt from the Richmond Magazine blog: If things go according to plan, by mid-October, the space will house Fresca on Cary, a 1,000-square-foot restaurant with the tagline, “We’re not vegetarian, we just don’t serve meat,” Jimmy Sneed [...]
Maymont Elementary School, the new home to several school’s pre-K programs, is going to feature a new playground. Installation is is going to be handled by the same firm that created the playground at Mary Mumford Elementary (a very creative and modern environment for sure). Construction is expected to be finished mid-September. The equipment will [...]
A wooden bench went missing from a neighbor’s porch last night in the 2100 block of Rosewood Ave. It was not fancy or particularly pretty, but you could sit on it. Now it’s gone. This neighbor does not want a new bench. He wants his old bench back. No picture’s are available, but if you [...]
(takes place Tuesdays from September 7 through November 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday November 6 from 9 a.m. – noon) PRESS RELEASE Department of Public Works FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2010 Contact: Sharon North Phone: (804) 646-5607 Richmond Tree Stewards 2010 Are you interested in learning more about proper tree care? [...]
Loads of high-end bike stuff available from a Craigslister in the Carillon neighborhood: Cleaning out my shed. Email with any questions. Be specific with what parts your talking about I have a lot of things posted in other sections. All prices are negotiable. If you want to combine some items the price could be reduced. [...]
When ex-Mayor Rudy McCollumn’s house was first featured on this site for its “supersized” construction of an addition, it wasn’t clear how the house was going to turn out. Well, it’s coming together as an eye-catching work of stone art. Lakeview Ave features a number of impressive houses that reflect the regal spectacle of the [...]
Ten garages face off against each other in the ally, two rows of five, like greasers and socs in The Outsiders. Who knows what mischief they get into after dark.
Richmond.com has a feature story about the past and future of the Pump House. Here’s an excerpt: In contrast to the more utilitarian modern style of public works facilities, the Pump House was designed in an ornate Gothic style and was intended to serve as more that just a water-pumping station. Its upper level was [...]
Say what you will about climbing real estate assessments, gentrification, and white flight to and fro, the homicide and crime numbers may tell the most significant story about the neighborhoods that sit just south of the Fan. In an impressive overview of 1994, the most violent and deadly year Richmond has seen since the Civil [...]
