Linda Hemmila
With 25 years of experience in media and publishing, I develop and manage content, edit, contribute photography, and write the occasional story. Proud member of the Society of Professional Journalists and ACES: the society of editing.
Richmond held its annual Juneteenth celebration, including the ever-popular parade, Saturday, much to the delight of onlookers and participants alike. Starting from Booker T. Anderson Park in the city's historic Pullman Neighborhood and ending at Nicholl Park for the festival. Observers waved as the parade passed by,
by Linda Hemmila
Councilmember Soheila Bana is asking the Richmond City Council to allocate funds for plaques to be placed throughout the city, acknowledging important sites and their significance in the city's history. "I have asked for a minimal budget of $10,000 for plaques on our historical sites so
by Linda Hemmila
Sunday afternoon silence was shattered by a hit-and-run accident that injured two adults and two children at the intersection of Esmond Avenue and 37th Street, drawing a crowd of concerned neighbors to the scene. Neighbors who got to the crash before emergency crews, worked to free the occupants
by Linda Hemmila
In the month of May, city workers cleared 185 tons of illegally dumped garbage, including 216 tires and 222 mattresses, at nearly 1600 locations around Richmond, according to a report presented to the city council on Tuesday. Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria said that in the last month, city workers
by Linda Hemmila
Point Richmond Music will help you get your summer off to a rocking start this Friday night as it kicks off its summer music festival with the ever-popular Mandolin Manny and I ko YaYa. If Friday night's lineup is any indicator, this summer's series will
by Linda Hemmila
Up & Under Pub TRIVIA NIGHT! Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Baltic Kiss GROOVE PORTAL WITH PAUL'S WEDNESDAY Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:00 PM 11:55 PM MORDRED WITH VANGOZEER AND BONGFATHER Friday, June 2, 2023 8:00 PM 11:30 PM ANDRE THIERRY
by Linda Hemmila
Update: According to a social media post from the owners of the UP and Under Pub, after a meeting with the city, the parklet will not be taken down at this time. See post below. "PARKLETT UPDATE We are thrilled to announce a positive update regarding the future of
by Linda Hemmila
Activists with signs decrying the Chevron Corporation gathered at the refinery's front gate Sunday afternoon for a planned demonstration marking the 10th anniversary of the Global Anti-Chevron movement. Sponsored by numerous organizations, including the Oil and Gas Action Network, Fossil Free California, and The Sunflower Alliance, the
by Linda Hemmila