The Virginia Political Blogosphere

Where political ideologies face off on the schoolyard playground.

This is an experimental RSS feed aggregator written by Thomas Krehbiel. I use this to browse the Virginia political blogosphere, but your mileage may vary.

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Last updated: 9/10/2010 9:31:39 AM.


News, Richmond · Etc, Henderson Sports Complex, RFD, RPD, sports

North Richmond News · Richmond Red vs. Blue softball game tomorrow RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

As part of September 11th events/remembrances the Richmond Fire Department will face off against Richmond Police Department to battle for the Red vs. Blue Pennant. The festivities will start at 10am at the Henderson Sports Complex (804 Forest Lawn Dr.) near John Marshall High School. From the release: Guest umpires and a guest play-by-play announcer [...]

News, Richmond · community

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Not open RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

This unused but not exactly vacant storefront at 1st and Jackson fascinates me. Peaking through the windows, almost everything inside is interesting.

News, Richmond · Etc, Highland Park, shooting

North Richmond News · Sleeping woman hit by stray bullet RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Yet another shooting in Richmond’s Northside. This time a woman was hit by an errant bullet while she slept in her Highland Park house. The RTD has the story: Richmond police are investigating the shooting of a Highland Park woman who was struck by a bullet that came through the side of her house while [...]

News, Richmond · calendar, community, The National

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Upcoming Shows at The National RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Stockholm Syndrome Fri., Sep. 10 8:00 PM Broken Social Scene Sat., Sep. 11 9:00 PM ZZ Top Tue., Sep. 14 8:00 PM Flyleaf Thu., Sep. 16 7:30 PM Boombox Fri., Sep. 17 9:00 PM Jamey Johnson Sun., Sep. 19 7:00 PM The Hold Steady Mon., Sep. 20 8:00 PM Ghostland Observatory Tue., Sep. 21 8:00 [...]

News, Richmond · redevelopment, 2nd Street, Dining, Jackson Ward

Carver & Jackson Ward News · I Could Go On and On About 2nd Street RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

I Could Go On and On dines at Ettamae’s, takes a stroll down 2nd St. and likes what she sees. It was too beautiful a day not to eat lunch outside. And despite all my previous meals at Ettamae’s Cafe, every single one had been on a day too hot to even consider eating on the [...]

News, Richmond · community, craigslist

Carver & Jackson Ward News · You Need a Pair of These RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

    Cross streets in a single bound! Prey on other pedestrians! Impress Your Friends! Live High / Die Young! There must be someone out there that needs a pair of these..  I’d get them myself if my insurance would cover me.  Be the first on your block to own one.  You know you want [...]

News, Richmond · community, business, Jackson Ward

Carver & Jackson Ward News · New Daycare Opens in Jackson Ward RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

From the Office of Economic and Community Development News Release: Richmond, VA – The city of Richmond celebrates the relocation of A Blooming Child Petite Academy on Thursday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m., at their new 300 West Clay Street location. A Blooming Child Petite Academy is opening in Jackson Ward with financial assistance from [...]

News, Richmond · community, Broad Street, Library of Virginia

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Books on Broad – This Afternoon at 5:30 RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

From the Library of Virginia calendar page: “Books on Broad” Featuring Jan Neuharth Thursday, September 09, 2010 Time: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM Place: 800 East Broad Street Join us for the “Books on Broad” Book Club at the Virginia Shop, an informal gathering where Jan Neuharth will speak about The Kill, her latest novel set in [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, coliseum, sports, the diamond

North Richmond News · City contemplating moving Coliseum to the Northside RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

RVANews is reporting that the City’s Coliseum Study Group has narrowed the possible locations for a Coliseum replacement/renovation to four (two on the Northside): The existing Coliseum Public Safety Building The Diamond The ABC warehouse site In what we perceived as a reference to Charlottesville, Mayor Jones stated in a press release, “We want a [...]

News, Richmond · community, redevelopment, Carver, Sylvia Place

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Sylvia Place On The Rise RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Sylvia Place, the Carver housing development that generated some intense neighborhood opposition, is showing signs of progress as foundations have been laid and the first few units are being framed out. The development will eventually consist of 23 duplexes on a 1.3 acre lot on North Lombardy Street across from the Maggie Walker L. Governor’s [...]

News, Richmond · RVANews-entertainment, RVANews-news, arts_ galleries & museums, Munford, nwen, peace, rva

Near West End News · Family Peace Festival Comes to Mary Munford on Sept. 19 RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

September 19th is the 7th Annual Family Peace Festival featuring multi-cultural arts and crafts, food, and entertainment at Mary Munford Elementary School, 211 Westmoreland Street in Richmond. The Family Peace Festival will feature a diverse mix of food, exhibits, activities, and crafts for children including a display of art submitted by local students for this [...] Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · calendar, 2nd Street Festival

Carver & Jackson Ward News · 2nd Street Festival 2010 set for October RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

The free 2010 2nd Street Festival will be held Saturday-Sunday, October 2-3 on 2nd Street in Jackson Ward: The hands of time are turned back to the past when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond’s African-American community. Each year thousands of people come to Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward to hear live music [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, Fendall Ave, Trinity Baptist Church

North Richmond News · Westboro Baptist Church to protest at Trinity Baptist Church RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

The notorious Westboro Baptist Church has a day of protest planned for several Richmond locations on September 26, including a stop at Trinity Baptist Church on Fendall Avenue. WBC to picket the Trinity Baptist Church Dog Kennel where they lie to the people for filthy lucre. “For there are many unruly and vain talkers and [...]

News, Richmond · community, government, Carver, Jackson Ward

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Citizens Response System RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

CHPN has a guest column by Michael McPeak regarding Citizen’s Response System, the City of Richmond’s online request system. By his and other accounts the City has got this one right. “one clear advantage of the CRS is that it provides documentation on all requests and ways to track progress. So, if something is not getting [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, Bryan Park, history, Joseph Bryan

North Richmond News · Bryan Park Centennial Celebration RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

On September 25th Bryan Park is celebrating its 100th year anniversary! Crazy! They’ll be all sorts of bands, vendors, and “more.” You can check out the entire list over on the Friends of Byrd Park website. The eponymous Joseph Bryan practice law in Richmond and eventually purchased a huge swath of land named “Laburnum” — [...]

News, Richmond · RVANews-entertainment, RVANews-news, apta, ccv, nwen, platform tennis, rva

Near West End News · American Platform Tennis Association Premier Cup to be Held in Richmond at CCV October 15-17 RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

The greatest players in the game of platform tennis will come to Richmond October 15th-17th for the 2010 American Platform Tennis Association Premier Cup.  The event will showcase the nation’s top 8 teams at The Country Club of Virginia competing for a $6,000 to $7,000 purse. Platform tennis is an American racquet sport somewhat like [...] Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · RVANews-entertainment

Near West End News · Tomás Lasansky: Icons and Muses and Lincoln 1861 – 1865: A Print Series by Tomás Lasansky to Open at UR in October RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Tomás Lasansky: Icons and Muses on view at the University of Richmond Harnett Museum of Art, October 3 – December 5, 2010, features the work of Tomás Lasansky (American, born 1957), a contemporary artist who lives and works in Iowa City.  In his paintings, prints, and drawings, he creates large, expressive, and colorful portraits of [...] Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · art&entertainment, community, Gallery5, Jackson Ward

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Gallery5 & CultureWorks Present Gallery5 After 5 RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Gallery5 has partnered with CultureWorks to bring you “Gallery5 After 5″, a brand new FREE-to-the-public lecture series and happy hour event! This happy hour dip into academia will take place every second Wednesday of the month from September 2010 – May 2011! Accompanying the lecture will be musical performances, happy hour drink specials and light [...]

News, Richmond · calendar, RePHRAME, Sixth Mount Zion

Carver & Jackson Ward News · RePHRAME’s 3rd Annual Community Forum on Public Housing Redevelopment RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

RePHRAME‘s 3rd Annual Community Forum on Public Housing Redevelopment will be held on on September 16, 2010, from 5:30-7:30PM at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church (14 West Duval Street). The two main issues to be addressed at the forum are the rent payment policy for public housing residents and the need for increased resident representation [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, Barton Avenue, crime, shooting

North Richmond News · Shooting on Barton Ave. RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

From the RPD noteworthy incident report: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING), 9/6/10, 9:04 p.m., 3000 block of Barton Avenue. A male reported he was shot by an unknown suspect. The victim’s injury is not life threatening. This happened a dozen a couple or so blocks down from last week’s tripple shooing on Montrose Ave. I’ve been trying [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, nascar, rir

North Richmond News · It’s NASCAR week RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

This is your first reminder. Prepare yourself for traffic, traffic, and more traffic. And, also sweet sweet NASCAR!

News, Richmond · crime, Newtowne West, O'Neil A. Gooden

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Gooden arrested after police chase in Chesterfield RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

A local man was arrested yesterday after leading the police on a 4 mile chase: O’Neil A. Gooden, 34, of the 1800 block of West Moore Street was arrested and faces a series of misdemeanor charges, including driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, possession of marijuana, possession of a concealed weapon and having a [...]

News, Richmond · community, Twitter

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Follow @C_J_W_N on Twitter RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Carver & Jackson Ward News now has a Twitter account. You can find us at http://twitter.com/c_j_w_n.  There are lots of new pictures and tweets of interest to the area.  Tweet your own pics, news and story ideas to us there and we’ll retweet them for you.  CJWN stories can now be found on Twitter and our [...]
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News, Richmond · RVANews-entertainment, arts_ galleries & museums, entertainment

Near West End News · “Shipwrecked!” at the Barksdale at Willow Lawn runs September 17-October 24 RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

The Barksdale Theatre at Willow Lawn will present Shipwrecked!, a comedy by Donald Margulies. Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · community, Brett's Comic Pile, Grace Street

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Labor Day Comic Sale RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Seen on Craigslist. 100,000+ Comics $1 each LABOR DAY 11-4pm! – $1 For one day only, Brett’s Comic Pile is opening the doors to the public. ALL comics are IN ORDER and are from 1960 to 2010. ALL comics are $1 Each or 15 for $10! We have over 75 long boxes of DC in [...]

News, Richmond · calendar, Aces Diner, Restaurants, Speed Dating

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Speed Dating comes to Aces Diner Bar & Grill RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Aces Diner Bar & Grill at 219 East Clay Street will be hosting Speed Dating on Sept.16 from 8:30-11:30PM for women ages 21-35 ($15 includes one drink and one entree) and men ages 21-40 ($20 includes one drink and one entree). RSVP via email or call (804)888-7572. Speed dating is the hot new alternative on [...]
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News, Richmond · community, redevelopment, 2nd Street, Jackson Ward, The Hippodrome

Carver & Jackson Ward News · The Hipp Getting Ready To Hop RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Jackson Ward and the Hippodrome renovation project are featured in another article in today’s Times Dispatch.  Construction is progressing rather quickly.  Ettamae’s restaurant is already open and and the residential portion of the project is expected to be ready in November. The Hippodrome will offer flexible seating between 400 and 800 people and will feature [...]

News, Richmond · community, Broad Street

Carver & Jackson Ward News · Drink Coca Cola In Bottles RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Coca Cola sign above Harvey’s Progressive Barber Shop

News, Richmond · Etc, crime, Fendall Ave, Norrell Elementary

North Richmond News · Rape victim found behind Norrell Elementary RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

A woman was found assaulted on Wednesday night: Police found the victim behind A.V. Norrell Elementary school in the 2100 block of Fendall Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Police say the victim knew her attacker, but so far no arrests have been made.

News, Richmond · Etc, Movieland, movies

North Richmond News · Rocky Horror Picture Show, West Side Story at Movieland RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

In addition to the first run movies, Movieland at Boulevard Square this week features The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Fri/Sat at 11:30PM for Insomnia Theater, and West Side Story on Sat/Sun at 11AM for Movies and Mimosas.

News, Richmond · Etc, education, lewis ginter

North Richmond News · Due to demand: an additional section of Nature Journaling RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens always has a great selection of classes available to members and non-members. This one, due to its popularity, has been given a second section. If it is your jam, you may want to sign up quickly! Saturday, October 23, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Learn to draw from nature. Use the [...]

News, Richmond · RVANews-entertainment, RVANews-news, children, consignment, kidtopia, moyc, rva, weag

Near West End News · Children’s Consignment Sales are September 25 & October 8-10 RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

The West End Assembly of God (WEAG) Mothers of Young Children (MOYC)  clothing and toy sale is September 25th.   The Kidtopia children’s consignment sale is October 8-10.  Both sales feature items from many different consignors with a variety of prices, sizes and styles.  The MOYC sale includes maternity clothes and children’s clothing  sizes up to [...] Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · RVANews-news, education

Near West End News · An Update From Kim Bridges, Richmond City School Board Representative RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Kim Bridges Richmond Public Schools 1st District School Board Representative, has an update for citizens of Richmond’s 1st District and parents: Yes, it’s a new school year, and some of us are very happy about it. Today was the first day back for teachers and I was privileged to sit in on the opening morning [...] Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · RVANews-entertainment

Near West End News · Guerilla Goodness: Sidewalk Chalk RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

If you want to get in on spreading the love at your neighborhood school, consider donating some time this weekend to Guerilla Goodness chalk drawings! I’ll be over at Mary Munford on Monday if you want to join in! Here’s the deal from Patience Salgado over at Kindnessgirl.com 1. Grab some bright sidewalk chalk. 2. You [...] Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · RVANews-entertainment, RVANews-news, education

Near West End News · The Blessings of a B Minus at the JCC and Steward School RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Commonwealth Parenting is sponsoring “The Blessings of a B Minus; How to Nurture Resilience and Optimism During Challenging Times”  on October 20-21st.  Speaker Wendy Mogel, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, parenting expert and  best selling author. Tickets are available for $15. You can also RSVP on Facebook. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 The Steward School 11600 [...] Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled
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News, Richmond · art&entertainment, community, redevelopment, art, Broad Street, First Friday, Restaurants

Carver & Jackson Ward News · First Friday-September 3rd RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

It’s time to hit Broad Street again and celebrate Richmond’s signature downtown arts event. Please note that First Friday has venues north and south of Broad, e.g. The Richmond Public Library and Gallery 5 and has expanded eastward as far as CenterStage and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. So put on your walking shoes and make [...]

News, Richmond · community, art, art180, Gilpin

Carver & Jackson Ward News · SOHO needs female mentors RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

From the Art 180 press release. SOHO: Space Of Her Own is an art-based program serving pre-teen girls from Richmond’s Gilpin Court community. A partnership of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Friends Association for Children, and ART 180, the program offers girls year-long mentoring through creative art projects and other skill-building activities–including a family-style [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, Guardian Angels, Highland Park

North Richmond News · International Alliance of Guardian Angels introduces new Richmond Chapter RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

The press conference will take place at 2PM on Saturday, September 4th in the Gabriel Prosser Park, 3100 Meadowbridge Rd., Richmond, VA 23222 (Highland Park). Most people recognize the Guardian Angels from news reports of young volunteers patrolling New York’s most dangerous subway lines and streets. It is unavoidable that people associate us [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, real estate

North Richmond News · Five local foreclosures RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

A Richmond BizSense look at recent foreclosures in the metro area lists 30 in Henrico, 43 in Chesterfield, 8 in Hanover, and 32 in Richmond – 5 of which are in the local area (2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Barton Ave, Woodrow Ave, Maryland Ave). 2114 2nd Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 Execution of a certain deed [...]

News, Richmond · Etc, chamberlayne, dog

North Richmond News · Have you seen Dixie? RSS Comment Feed Bookmark on del.icio.us

Craigslist has word on a missing dog LOST MINIATURE DACHSHUND (Chamberlayne ave) My dog got out around 2:00 today she is very small with brown fur. She was wearing a black collar with skull and crossbones on it. She has a small furless patch on her back. She answers to Dixie. She does not have her [...]

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