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Burrito Trail   -   Oct 29, 2024 On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more
On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more

We've passed La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine's bright green food truck in the La Familia Market on the corner of 37th and Macdonald Avenue a million times.  Today, we stopped, ordered a Carne Asada Burrito, took it home, weighed it, cut it in half, arranged

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 28, 2024 Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers
Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers

Xfinity service has been restored after fiber cables were cut over the weekend, knocking out service for thousands of Richmond residents. Comcast spokesperson Jon Koriel said vandals in Richmond damaged Comcast fiber cables, taking down services for many of our customers in the area on Sunday. “Unfortunately, yesterday’s vandalism

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 27, 2024 Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows
Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows

Richmond police officials spoke with community members at the Crime Prevention meeting last week to address escalating concerns over street sideshows. Both sides exchanged ideas on improving safety amid budgetary and resource challenges. Richmond is seeing an escalation in sideshows or gatherings where drivers perform stunts, which now often feature

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 24, 2024 Iconic Annie’s Annuals lives on as staff launches Curious Flora Nursery
Iconic Annie’s Annuals lives on as staff launches Curious Flora Nursery

Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, a beloved horticultural hub known for rare and heirloom plants that abruptly closed earlier this month, has found a new owner. Meanwhile, a group of Annie’s staff has formed Curious Flora Nursery, which will operate at Annie’s former Richmond location and open for

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Oct 22, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Lidia’s Restaurant brings big flavors to Fourth and Nevin
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Lidia’s Restaurant brings big flavors to Fourth and Nevin

Lidia’s Restaurant is the latest stop on Richmond’s Burrito Trail. It offers Mission-Style Burritos in a building that has long served the community. Located near Kaiser Permanente, the Richmond History Museum, and Nevin Community Center, the restaurant occupies the same space that housed La Perla Delicatessen – a neighborhood

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 20, 2024 One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide
One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Belding Woods neighborhood.  Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said officers responded to a call reporting a gunshot in the 400 block of 21st Street on Saturday, October 19, at 6:03 p.m.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 20, 2024 Suspect in custody after assaulting beloved Point Richmond crossing guard
Suspect in custody after assaulting beloved Point Richmond crossing guard

A cherished local crossing guard, Maxine “The Smiling Crossing Guard,” was assaulted while on duty early Thursday morning in Point Richmond. The attack occurred around 8:43 a.m. at South Garrard Boulevard and East Richmond Avenue. Lynnelle Sanchez, Richmond Police Department’s community engagement manager, said the suspect fled

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 19, 2024 On the agenda: Richmond ramps up downtown, equity, and vendor enforcement
On the agenda: Richmond ramps up downtown, equity, and vendor enforcement

Richmond’s City Council is set for an action-packed October 22 meeting. On the docket: revitalizing Downtown Richmond through a Main Street Initiative presentation, strengthening racial equity with a dedicated Race Equity Action Plan update, and enforcing sidewalk vendor rules with a $500,000 contract. Council members will also decide

by Soren Hemmila
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