Near West End News

Willow Lawn-Area Inn of Richmond Demolition to Begin, New Facility Should Open in a Year

Jonah_H — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:51 +0000

Back in June, we reported that the Inn of Richmond on West Broad Street would be torn town to make way for a new residential/commercial development for adults with autism and other developmental delays, combined with retail space. The project, connected to the The Faison School of Autism, is unique in its mixed use of [...]

The Sportable Richmond Rimriders Host Wheelchair Basketball Tourney

Jonah_H — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:25:47 +0000

A reader told me about this really amazing basketball team — The Sportable Richmond Rimriders, who are hosting the Rimrider Invitational at St. Christopher’s School this weekend. As far as I can tell, it is free and open to the public. The Sportable Richmond Rimriders are a member of the the NWBA, National Wheelchair [...]

St. Stephen’s Near West End Farmers Market Moves to Wednesday

Jonah_H — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:01:43 +0000

St. Stephen’s Near West End Farmers Market has moved to Wednesday afternoons. There aren’t quite as many vendors as on Saturday, but still, we got some great locally grown Honey Crisp apples and had lots of fun chatting with neighbors. My buddy Erin Wright, who runs the market has this update for us: The Market at [...]

Want Input on Laptop Program for Henrico Middle Schoolers?

Jonah_H — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:50:02 +0000

Do you want to have input in Henrico County Schools laptop program for middle schoolers? Now is your chance. Monday at 7 p.m. at Tuckahoe Middle School, the county will be soliciting input from parents and residents. Currently, Henrico County supplies an Apple ibook laptop for each Henrico middle schooler. Some issues being discussed [...]

Three Chopt Road is Closed at St. Christopher’s Road — Both Directions

Jonah_H — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:34:36 +0000

Presumably due to tree damage, Three Chopt Road is closed in both directions this morning at St. Christopher’s Road. Plan your trip accordingly.