Richmond, VA – The Department of Finance reminds residents that the deadline for 2011 Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled program applications and certifications is quickly approaching. All completed and signed real estate tax relief application and certification forms must be received by Thursday, March 31. “Regardless if the taxpayer is a […]
Mayor Jones’ statement was all about dreams coming true. “VCU advancing to the Final Four is the stuff dreams are made of! This is a team of players who believe in each other, a coach who believes in the team, and a city that believes in dreams coming true. The city of Richmond is pround to […]
Ronald Martinez/Getty What does a stunning victory and a trip to the Final Four earn you if you’re Richmond, Virginia, home of the VCU Rams? Well, for starters, the Rams will be the BIGGEST story on ESPN this week, major TV networks will be flying into the capital city to film and document VCU’s historic […]
The city’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will open tonight, as overnight temperatures are forecasted to remain at or below 35 degrees. The shelter is located at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 14 West Duval Street. The shelter opens at 7 p.m. and closes the following morning at 6 a.m. Food will not be provided and […]
Did you know that more than 90% of poisonings occur in the home? The Richmond Fire Department has some very important information and safety tips to share with you. http://www.richmondgov.com/fire/documents/safetybulletins/FLSB_March_2011.pdf
If your child will turn 4 years old by September 30 they will be eligible to enter preschool with Richmond Public Schools. Parents and guardians living in City of Richmond get full details on what to bring to registration on April 7 or May 15 by visiting http://newweb.richmond.k12.va.us/PRM/ViewPDF.ashx?ID=42ddde4a-9669-40c0-80e8-558995a525c6
Mayor Dwight C. Jones has announced the City of Richmond will build four new schools. Contractors have an invitation to millions of dollars in contracts. Minority businesses you are encouraged to register your business and get educated and updated on how to be awarded the schools contracts. The Office of Minority Business next “A Contractor and Supplier […]
Richmond, VA – On January 17, 2011, the United States of America will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s life, teachings and legacy through service. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What […]
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, city offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. The Solid Waste Management Division will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. For a complete list of refuse schedules and services log on to www.richmondgov.com/PublicWorks/services.aspx Happy Thanksgiving and be safe! Miss Community Cloovia and lil Miss Kenya […]
It’s the 20th Annual Down Home Family Reunion, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-22. Come to Saturday’s Family Festival, 4 – 11pm, downtown in Abner Clay Park, featuring blues guitar legend, Bobby Parker and the Blues Night Band, world music and dance, the Heritage Market, children’s events and food. And don’t miss the Sunday Brunch, 3pm at the downtown […]
The Richmond City Health District is conducting a special Walk-in School Immunization Clinic for Richmond residents on Friday, August 20th , 8am-2pm. There will be free vaccinations for school entry and Tdap shots for 6th graders. The Richmond City Health District is located 400 East Cary Street in downtown Richmond. Please use the front entrance […]
