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Our Closest Restaurants Are…

Being south of the Fan, retail and dining aren’t quite as accessible by foot, but at least our houses were half the price. So, maybe we can still afford a meal out every so often, and we probably don’t mind a short hike to a place that we really enjoy eating. Which restaurants do you [...]

Parkwood Now One-way Westward

Photo posted on Twitter by @RVAphinny: This issue was previously discussed on this site. See here for speculation and debate.

Parkwood to Become One Way (or Two Ways)

At the June 14th City Council meeting, 5th district councilman Marty Jewell is introducing an ordinance to change the traffic flow on Parkwood Avenue between Rowland and Stafford. No. 2010-70 (Patron: Mr. Jewell) – To make the flow of traffic one-way going west on Parkwood Avenue between its intersections with Rowland Street and Stafford Avenue.

Lamplighter is Thriving

When we first reported, Lamplighter had just opened their coffee shop and our neighborhoods seemed like a good target for their weekly house-roasted coffee bean deliveries (by bike).  Four months later, Lamplighter is swarming with customers, many singing their praises over sandwiches as well as espresso drinks, and ByrdParkers are beating a path across the [...]

GRTC To Vacate Bus Barn By Early December

Will Jones, over at RTD published this piece on Friday about the future of the GRTC property at 101 S. Davis Ave. The article deals mainly with the question of who will be in charge of overseeing the development of the bus barn. Whatever happens, a charrette should be in order. [Richmond Mayor] Jones wants [...]

GRTC Bus Barn Update

Thanks to Peter over at 10 S. Boulevard for this piece: Mayor Jones expressed interest to GRTC officials today to purchase the operations facility at the intersection of West Cary St and Davis. According to a report from the Times-Dispatch: The Fan-area property, almost 7 acres along West Cary Street between Robinson Street and Stafford [...]