Linda Hemmila

One of Richmond's important historical resources, destroyed in a massive fire earlier in the year, has become a dumping ground for old mattresses and assorted garbage. The Pullman Neighborhood's International Hotel burned down last April in a fire intense enough to quickly reduce the structure to

Members of Richmond Firefighters Local 188 have unanimously agreed to a “No Confidence” vote in Fire Chief Angel Montoya’s ability to lead the Richmond Fire Department. In a press release today, Richmond Firefighters Local 188 said, "Chief Montoya’s refusal to address pressing safety issues, unwillingness to meet

One person was injured Sunday during an early morning sideshow as police struggled to disburse a large group of cars at Central Avenue and Rydin Road. According to Richmond Police Officers Association President Ben Therriault, "A participant was hit and left for dead as the group departed. That person

Residents woke to squealing tires, sirens, and a helicopter overhead when a sideshow brought an estimated 200 cars to the intersection of San Pablo and Solano Avenues early Sunday morning. Just before 2 am, police began clearing the sideshow, sending cars fleeing through the neighborhood north to Esmond and Mcbryde

West Coast Chess Alliance and the City of Richmond Community Services-Recreation hosted Family Chess Day in Nicholl Park on Saturday. The event was free, and the concentration intense as players strategized and plotted their moves carefully under a bright blue sky. The day included a blitz event and beginner chess

Richmond's popular Thrive Thursday announced it is expanding its program and partnering with Richmond Soccer's "Girl Power" in an increased effort to support girls' soccer. Timed to coincide with the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup, The partnership was announced

Neighbors who live in the area around Wendell Park are hosting two events this week that they hope will curb some of the crime and blight that continues to be a problem in their area. Those who live in the area have voiced concerns about human trafficking, safety, and the

The 4th annual Taste of Richmond offered a sampling of Richmond's top restaurants, caterers, craft beer, and wine producers and came with plenty of smooth music to get you moving on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Eventgoers had difficult choices to make with fare from Baltic Kiss, Sailing Goat