Near West End News
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In August of 2007. Edited & Published by Jonah Holland

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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...
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A reader told me about this really amazing basketball team — The Sportable Richmond Rimriders, hosing the Rimrider Invitational at St. Christopher’s School this weekend. As far as I can tell, it is free and open to the public. Th...
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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...
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Presumably due to tree damage, Three Chopt Road is closed in both directions this morning at St. Christopher’s Road. Plan your trip accordingly.
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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...
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My friends over at Barefoot Puppets always put on a great show. I’m happy to say they’ll be performing right here in the Near West End at the end of the month for free (right after a stint at the Smithsonian). Here are all the details. Hope to see you there! Th...
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Don’t forget that the St. Constantine & Helen Mini Greek Festival is this weekend: Nov. 12, 13 & 14th. Events include an international bazaar, dancing, and church tours in addition to all that great food. ...
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Wondering what all the buzz with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn is all about? Find out more by joining SMCEDU-RVA for a night full of lively discussion on social media. This event is free and open to the public...
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One of our readers tipped us off to this great holiday hand craft show. She says. “I went last year and got some GREAT inexpensive stocking stuffer presents. ...
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Do you know an outstanding local teen volunteer? Henrico Area Mental Health Prevention Services and the Too Smart 2 Start Coalition are seeking nominees for the 14th annual Henrico Outstanding Youth Volunteer Awards. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 30...
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Local School Board Rep, Kim Bridges, was nice enough to remind us about a forum at the Convention Center, October 28, 6:30 p.m., sponsored by The Atlantic. The topic: Measuring success. So, maybe you’ll learn something….and best of all it is free! Registration is required. T...
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Henrico County Health Department has run out of Swine Flu vaccine for the general public and says they will announce when they receives additional H1N1 vaccine doses and can make it available again to Henrico residents. For more information, call the department’s H1N1 hotline at 501-4151. ...
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While the Times Dispatch is reporting a high number of people with Swine Flu symptoms at the local emergency rooms, H1N1 vaccine is on parents mind in the Near West End...
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I drove by the old site of Freckles on Patterson Avenue today and snapped a quick photo. As you can see they are renovating the spot to make a patio eatery called The Grill at Patterson & Libbie. Looks like it’ll be a nice spot. Well any place with an open patio rises way up [...]
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I mentioned last week that Gearharts Chocolate recently opened. You’ll be hearing a lot about them in the coming weeks from other media — but you heard it hear first. This place is incredible and is taking Richmond by storm. Th...