http://hillsandheights.net/news Richmond, Virginia Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A look at Williams Island, that large chunk of land across from Pony Pasture. http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/15/about-that-island/ Cookbook author and Food Network host Ellie Krieger recently visited Redd Elementary... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/15/303/ Two 4th District meetings will be held in May. Wednesday May 14th's meeting (7PM, St Luke Lutheran Church) will discuss plans to widen Forest Hill Avenue. The May 21st meeting (7PM, Crestwood Presbyterian Church) meeting will address proposed widening of Jahnke Rd. http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/13/4th-district-meetings-2/ I'm not sure whether this one falls more under "All Education All The Time" or "High Comedy." Either way, the Richmond Defender has a small blurb on the PH charter school (No website, but PDF here). Their first couple of questions are some that we've heard a lot the last ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/13/the-defender-weighs-in/ Or in Forest Hill Park, anyway. http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/12/the-poop-on-forest-hill-park/ The Richmond Waldorf School holds its May Faire celebration tomorrow, Saturday May 10, from 10-2. Open to the public, this event is brings members of the larger Richmond community to RWS to celebrate. Children decorate wreaths with fresh spring flowers, dance around the Maypole, and sing songs of Spring. Children’s ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/09/may-faire-richmond-waldorf-school/ From the DPW: All lanes of Canal Street between 7th Street and 9th Street and all lanes of 8th Street between Franklin Street and Cary Street will be closed from 6 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, May 10. These closures will be needed for the Susan G. Komen Race for the ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/09/manchester-bridge-closure/ Thanks to the I Have A Dream Foundation, 15 George Wythe seniors have earned college credit during high school and will be able to continue their education at university and/or the military. These students are also acting as mentors for younger children at Broad Rock Elementary, where students receive academic ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/08/college-assistance-for-wythe-students/ Southampton Elementary has been recognized as a 2008 Title I Distinguished School. Title I schools typically draw 40% or more of its students from low-income families, and as such, receive direct federal funding for instruction. Recipients of this award have maintained full state accreditation two consecutive years, met No Child ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/07/recognition-for-southampton-elementary/ Ross at RVANews (among other places) came through big and summed up last night's meeting nicely. Between that and the constant updates from Gray & other folks here, it was a pretty impressive reporting effort, especially when compared to other articles that didn't say too much we didn't already know. ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/06/phschool-board-roundup/ Gray brought this up comments to another post, but I thought it warranted a more prominent mention. The school board discussion on the Patrick Henry charter school initiative is scheduled for the 4:30 portion of today's meeting, with a closed meeting to follow. It's likely too late to do anything ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/05/ph-charter-vote-moved/ ...and by most accounts, the South of the James Market was quite the success. http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/04/the-reports-are-in/ I've received some questions about this site and occasional editorializing, and its relationship with RPS and the PH School Initiative. So I'll take a potentially long-winded moment to clarify things below the fold. First, for those who don't know, your humble proprietor works for a local private school and his significant ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/02/clarification/ Just in case you forgot, or missed it the first time around, the South of the James Market kicks off tomorrow morning, 8am, at Shelter 2 in Forest Hill Park (circa New Kent & 42nd). I'll be the guy trying to figure out how to carry 4 armloads of produce ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/02/farmers-market-reminder/ The Patrick Henry Charter School is open to any Richmond City elementary student and the upcoming School Board vote, likely to occur on 5/5/08, will impact every child and district within the city limits. They're asking for your help. See their mailing for all the details: PDF here, Word doc ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/02/patrick-henry-charter-school-initiative-needs-your-help/ Not surprisingly, their take isn't exactly enthusiastic. While the article doesn't out-and-out accuse the PH Initiative of promoting school segregation, it certainly floats the suggestion. REA President Wade Ellegood (who, you might recall, is on the committee to recruit a new RPS Superintendent), is particularly opposed:I think they are ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/05/01/the-voice-takes-on-the-patrick-henry-charter-school/ Style profiles the newly-remodeled Thai's Mama in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/04/30/thai-makeover/ A new month brings a new round of computer classes at the Westover Hills Library. Full flyer below... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/04/30/wh-library-computer-classes/ With the news that 4th District rep George Braxton wouldn't be returning to the School Board after his current term is up, we wondered who would be best for the 4th District. The first candidate has stepped up in the form of local blogger Bert Berlin. We're hoping to catch ... http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/04/29/a-school-board-candidate-emerges/ A woman's body was found inside a home at 102 W. 33rd St late Sunday afternoon. Police are treating the incident as a homicide. http://hillsandheights.net/news/2008/04/28/33rd-st-homicide/