Near West End News

Westhampton Playground

Alison Brown — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:43 +0000

Several folks have expressed concerns in recent months about the future of the playground on Libbie Avenue, behind what was formerly Richmond Community High School. In 2009, the school property was in process of being returned from the School Board to the City of Richmond, with the intention of selling it. If that were to [...]

Black History Month Events at University of Richmond

Alison Brown — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:03 +0000

UR’s Black History Month Celebration kicks off tomorrow night: Kick-Off Program 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 Heilman Dining Hall University of Richmond students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Heilman Dining Center to launch the University of Richmond’s Black History Month celebration. A special dinner will be prepared, and student and guest performers will [...]

Mayor Jones State of the City Address

Alison Brown — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:41:08 +0000

Mayor Jones will deliver his State of the City address on January 31.

Eating and Antiquing on The Avenues Tour With Real Richmond

Alison Brown — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:40:08 +0000

Real Richmond will offer one of its popular Richmond food tours in the Near West End on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. : U R Here: Eating & Antiquing on the Avenues Join us along Libbie and Grove avenues in the city’s West End near the University of Richmond for a leisurely afternoon of [...]

Waldorf School Music and Myths Event

Alison Brown — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:37 +0000

Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th Richmond Waldorf School presents Music and Myths, our annual Storytelling Event at the Libbie Place Barnes & Noble – Join us for stories, puppet shows, music and more! See below for the full schedule. This event is a fundraiser for RWS so any purchase you make on the [...]