Near West End News

Anyone Know of a Good Tree Service?

Jonah_H — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:36:24 +0000

A reader from RainTree, near Goodwin High School wants to know if anyone recommends any local tree service/pruning companies. Can you help? [We] have a 20 foot Crepe Mrytle that needs pruning. Do you have any suggestions for someone who will do it for a reasonable price? Thank you

Free Trees for ALL (OK, not all, you have to live in Henrico)

Jonah_H — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:43:43 +0000

It’s no secret that I love trees. I work at a botanical garden after all. And I also confess, I love things that are free. So this is why, each year, I mention (and attend if at all possible) the Henricopolis SWCD tree-seedling giveaway this year it is on Friday March 19. The Henricopolis Soil and [...]

3Sports — Swim, Bike & Run Shop Plans Move to River Road Shopping Center

Jonah_H — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:19:02 +0000

I just learned on Twitter that 3Sports, my favorite local bike shop (and triathlon store), is moving from Forest Ave (near Tuckahoe Elementary School) to the River Road Shopping Center. This is great news, because they’ll be more conveniently located –but best of all they will be expanding their site to over 5,000 square feet. [...]

Libbie Market Announces ….Donuts are Back and New Sunday Brunch!

Jonah_H — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:04 +0000

Fans of Libbie Market (formerly Joe’s Market) may be interested in this update that owner, Dave Taylor, sent to the Facebook Fans of the small Near West End neighborhood market: Hello Libbie Market facebook fans. Here is a quick update on what’s happening at Libbie Market. We are beginning the process of re-merchandising our store and [...]

Photo of the Grill at Patterson & Libbie

Jonah_H — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:28:28 +0000

Here’s that photo I promised you of the almost completed restaurant — The Grill at Patterson & Libbie.