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Neighborhood Yard Sale on Saturday

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jeremy

Come out to our Neighborhood Yard Sale on Saturday, May 14 from 8:00AM to 12 noon. Lots of good stuff — dining room chairs, sideboard, indoor/outdoor decorative columns, lamps, collectible toys (and some not-so-collectible toys), reel mower, household items — … Continue reading →

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Fifth District Meeting on Thursday

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jeremy

Hills and Heights has the details, including the meeting agenda: Fifth District citizens can find out some details on what is going on in their district this Thursday when Marty Jewell will be holding a meeting at the Richmond Southside … Continue reading →

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Proposed Removal of Stone Wall at James River Park near 21st Street

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jeremy

James River News Hub has an article on a proposal to change a feature of the park near us: During the recent James River Outdoor Coalition meeting, members discussed improvements and projects for the James River Park. One spot that … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Winter Solstice on Belle Isle

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Jeremy

Via HIlls and Heights and James River News Hub: For the third year in a row, the Friends of the James River Park is marking the Winter Solstice with a low-key yet heartwarming gathering on Belle Isle. Meet at the … Continue reading →

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Revised Proposal for 617 W. 19th Street (UPDATED)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Jeremy

The neighborhood meeting on Saturday was a great success. The developer and architect with Daniel & Company, Inc. were very open to neighborhood concerns and constructive criticism as they explained their plans for the properties at 615, 617, and 619 … Continue reading →

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Emergency Neighborhood Meeting Tomorrow

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Jeremy

We have a new house and some renovations planned to take place on the 600 block of W. 19th Street. The contractor/owner is interested in meeting with the neighborhood before he submits his proposals to the city. This is our … Continue reading →

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Yard Sale Sunday

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jeremy

Claire posted this on the Springhill Neighborhood Yahoo! Group: Hi everyone! I will be holding a yard sale this Sunday from 10-5 at 505 W 19th St. The proceeds will be going to help pay for back surgery on the … Continue reading →

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Springhill Residents Speak Out Against Crosland Development Plans

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Jeremy

This is footage from the City Council meeting on January 11, 2010, found on the Richmond City Council Reporter and Telegraph blog. Springhill residents and other neighbors were protesting including the Manchester on the James development in the set of … Continue reading →

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Urgent: Development Rears Ugly Head Again

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Jeremy

I’ve just been informed that the ill conceived Manchester on the James project is once again on the City Council agenda (Consent Agenda item 17). Although the project was approved last year, the slump in real estate made the developer … Continue reading →

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New Fire Station Coming

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Jeremy

Sherri Johnson shares some intelligence on a new firehouse that will be displacing a portion of Canoe Run Park. This comes via Lee Shewmake on the Woodland Heights Yahoo! Group: We are about to get a new Firehouse #17.  I … Continue reading →

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