From neighbor, Adria Sharf: Byrd Park neighbors, let’s encourage the School Board to SAVE John B. Cary. When we toured the school, the kindergarten classes at Cary looked excellent to us. Let’s save Cary, then embrace it over the next 2 years, those of us who attend, and see what we can create. Weigh in [...]
From an extensive article considering the future of John B. Cary Elementary this past Sunday’s Richmond Times-Dispatch: Figuring out what you want is the first step, said William C. Bosher Jr., a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and the former Virginia superintendent for public instruction. He was also the superintendent in Chesterfield and Henrico counties. [...]
From the weekend crime report: BURGLARY 5/19/12 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 1700 block of Dakota Avenue An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole items.
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Thousands of Richmond-area residents lined Boulevard this morning to show their thanks to veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. They waved flags and cheered as active-duty personnel and veterans from all military service branches marched along Boulevard from Kensington Avenue to the Carillon in Byrd Park in the first-ever [...]
Lost dog from 2022 Maplewood Avenue Black lab mix named Abby-very friendly, sweet dog Last seen in the Fan area on Floyd Please call 804-291-6156 or 804-310-7649
From today’s police report: BURGLARY 5/15/12 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 1900 block of Idlewood Avenue An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole an iPod and debit card.
After a few organized workdays and a month or so since the ground-breaking, the Byrd Park Community Garden is suddenly full of life. Here we have a new addition, a raised bed that’s accessible via wheelchair. This post is full of ways that neighbors have chosen to customize their garden plots. It’s pretty fascinating to [...]
David Gammino held meetings recently at voter residences in the neighborhood. Did you attend? Care to share some highlights? The candidate in the 5th district is posting his synopses on his Facebook page. Here are a couple excerpts: Mark Brandon hosted a meet and greet last evening in the Maymont neighborhood at which I met [...]
For reason, after we decided to proclaim a sellers market in Byrd Park, CNN Money decided to post some data on the matter. In addition to this graph, there’s stats on the listing prices vs the sales prices at this link.
Neighborhood locksmith, framing expert and all around handyman, Bill Marshall, found this lost pit-mix doggy and posted about it on Twitter. Are you the owner? (another pic after the jump) From @billsframes: Do you know this pit mix? Very friendly, tan with white spot on neck. Blue collar no tags. Found in Byrd park area. [...]
Actually, the premises was the subject of the burglary and clothes were stolen. Here’s the police report synopsis: BURGLARY 5/12/12 6:00 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. 1700 block of South Meadow Street An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole clothing.
The block being the whole Byrd Park neighborhood that’s selling like hotcakes. Here we see a house on the 2200 block of Rosewood that received a contract within its first week on the market. A for-sale-by-owner home in the 2100 block had the same experience. The story is largely the same a block over on [...]
From a neighbor: Missing Cat! Potato is an indoor/outdoor cat that was last seen on April 29. He had tags on, but they are on a break-a-way collar and it is possible they have fallen off. He is very shy. If you have seen him anywhere, please call: 804-647-0525
From the daily crime report: BURGLARY 5/10/12 8:00 a.m. – 10:21 p.m. 2200 block of Rosewood Avenue An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items.
Pitch in and clean up. RSVPs are nice, but not required. WE’RE CLEANING UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD! AND WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR ALLEY CLEAN-UP DAY! HOW TO VOLUNTEER: Reply to this email. It’s bpclrva@gmail.com WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 12TH TIME: 8:00 A.M. (Think about how much of your Saturday you’ll have left after we [...]
We’ve talked about the arrival of Selba on Cary Street, one of the closest restaurants to the Byrd Park neighborhood. The garden room brunch experience has caused a stir in Richmond’s dining scene, and the bar is attracting a healthy nightlife crowd. Now, there’s a shake-up in the kitchen. Richmond.com’s Genevelyn Steele has the story: It’s [...]
Byrd Park was swarming with people over the weekend, some of whom tweeted: @GeneCoxRVA Jim is selling corn dogs in Byrd Park but he charges six dollars if you want mustard. @lyrabjade Visited Dad’s booth @ Byrd Park Art Festival w/ @runnick & the boys.He got see wooden bowls & was happy & I didn’t [...]
We took your questions and added some of our own for an interview with 5th District City Council candidate, Lee Shewmake. Previously, candidate David Gammino, received similar treatment. Next up will be the incumbent, Marty Jewell. What do you hope to accomplish on City Council? My number one priority will be what the constituents want [...]
From a neighbor: I wanted to report a crime incident: A convertible was broken into on the 2400 block of Rosewood Ave. On Sunday night between 11pm and 6am. The roof of the car was slashed to gain entry. There was nothing of value inside and no belongings were taken. The glove compartment’s contents were [...]
