Near West End News

Imagination Richmond This Saturday at The Shops at Willow Lawn

Alison Brown — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:05 +0000

The Shops at Willow Lawn will host their 4th Annual Imagination Richmond family event from 10am-2pm this Saturday, May 19: Join us for Imagination Richmond, a FREE event featuring live music from acclaimed local children’s bands Silly Bus and The Diggity Dudes, a special live performance from Kamp Kreatures Puppet Theatre, strolling entertainment with the [...]

Founder of Bernie’s Sub and Pizza Shop dies

Alison Brown — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:11:36 +0000

Photo credit: sljesq Bernard “Bernie” Nierle, founder and retired owner of Bernie’s Sub and Pizza Shop (415 North Ridge Rd), died last week at age 81. The shop will be closed until Friday, May 18. RTD Obituary

1st District School Board Candidate Trent Park

Alison Brown — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:45 +0000

(From candidate’s Facebook page) While he hasn’t officially filed yet, Near West End resident Trent Park has launched a campaign for the 1st District Richmond City School Board seat that representative Kim Bridges will be vacating in November. Park currently serves on the RPS Rezoning Committee, and is employed by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. [...]

VCU To Join UR In A10 Conference

Alison Brown — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:44:36 +0000

Effective July 1, 2012, University of Richmond will have a new Atlantic 10 conference-mate: VCU. VCU President Michael Rao announced today that VCU will be leaving the CAA athletic conference for the A10 this July. (RVA News story) “VCU believes the A-10 represents the best opportunity to meet our long-term aspirations for national academic and [...]

Volunteer to Cheer at the Special Olympics Summer Games

Alison Brown — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:37 +0000

Special Olympics Virginia is looking for volunteers to cheer on competitors at the Special Olympics Summer Games, scheduled for June 8-9 at the University of Richmond. The goal is to have 2,000 fans cheering! Summer Games, our largest statewide competition, is nothing short of legendary thanks to the overwhelming support of more than 3,000 local [...]