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Data Reports   -   Apr 10, 2024 Richmond collisions in 2024: The traffic accident map
Richmond collisions in 2024: The traffic accident map

To keep you up-to-date on traffic issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of traffic collisions by Richmond City Council Districts. 2024 traffic collision map As of April 9, Richmond has had 276 traffic collisions in 2024, with five fatalities,

by Soren Hemmila
Apr 08, 2024 Richmond pauses to view eclipse
Richmond pauses to view eclipse

A rare, fogless spring day provided perfect viewing conditions for Monday's partial eclipse, drawing a lively crowd to Richmond's main library. The library, which hosted the viewing party, handed out ISO-certified-safe solar eclipse glasses for viewing to delighted viewers of all ages who started

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 07, 2024 New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park
New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park

On a sunny Sunday, crowds of happy, smiling people turned up at Marina Bay Park for the launch of Richmond’s second Certified Farmer’s Market location. The inaugural Marina Bay Farmer's Market, held in the parking lot near Regatta Boulevard and Melville Square, got off to a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire
Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire

Updated at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Richmond Fire Department responded to a call about a vehicle fire and found a garbage truck partially engulfed, with power lines above the truck also ablaze. The call came in just after noon Thursday when a resident in the 900

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops
Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops

The Richmond City Council tried to pass a moratorium on tobacco retailers, but with only four councilmembers in attendance, they didn’t have the five votes required to pass an emergency ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council members reported receiving numerous complaints about the number of smoke shops and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2024 On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras
On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras

Recently, Richmond officials have received numerous complaints regarding the number of smoke shops and tobacco retailers throughout the city. The Richmond City Council will consider an urgency ordinance to place a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retailers. “The City of Richmond has a significant interest in discouraging tobacco use

by Soren Hemmila
Apr 01, 2024 Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record
Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record

Richmond's own Daisy Ptak secured her place in Guinness World Records Monday afternoon when the scarf she crocheted measured 982 feet long, beating the previous record by 142 feet. The official measurement took place in front of Richmond's Craneway Pavilion, with the help of many volunteers,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 30, 2024 Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond
Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond

Renovations have begun on what will become a new Dollar Tree store at the corner of San Pablo and Barrett Avenues, ending neighborhood speculation as to the future of the property, which has been vacant since 2017. The retail project, which sits directly behind the numerous single-family homes that

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond collisions in 2024: The traffic accident map
Data Reports   -   Apr 10, 2024 Richmond collisions in 2024: The traffic accident map

To keep you up-to-date on traffic issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of traffic collisions by Richmond City Council Districts. 2024 traffic collision map As of April 9, Richmond has had 276 traffic collisions in 2024, with five fatalities,

by Soren Hemmila
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Data Reports   -   Apr 10, 2024 Richmond collisions in 2024: The traffic accident map
Richmond collisions in 2024: The traffic accident map

To keep you up-to-date on traffic issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of traffic collisions by Richmond City Council Districts. 2024 traffic collision map As of April 9, Richmond has had 276 traffic collisions in 2024, with five fatalities,

by Soren Hemmila
Apr 08, 2024 Richmond pauses to view eclipse
Richmond pauses to view eclipse

A rare, fogless spring day provided perfect viewing conditions for Monday's partial eclipse, drawing a lively crowd to Richmond's main library. The library, which hosted the viewing party, handed out ISO-certified-safe solar eclipse glasses for viewing to delighted viewers of all ages who started

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 07, 2024 New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park
New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park

On a sunny Sunday, crowds of happy, smiling people turned up at Marina Bay Park for the launch of Richmond’s second Certified Farmer’s Market location. The inaugural Marina Bay Farmer's Market, held in the parking lot near Regatta Boulevard and Melville Square, got off to a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire
Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire

Updated at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Richmond Fire Department responded to a call about a vehicle fire and found a garbage truck partially engulfed, with power lines above the truck also ablaze. The call came in just after noon Thursday when a resident in the 900

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops
Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops

The Richmond City Council tried to pass a moratorium on tobacco retailers, but with only four councilmembers in attendance, they didn’t have the five votes required to pass an emergency ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council members reported receiving numerous complaints about the number of smoke shops and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2024 On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras
On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras

Recently, Richmond officials have received numerous complaints regarding the number of smoke shops and tobacco retailers throughout the city. The Richmond City Council will consider an urgency ordinance to place a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retailers. “The City of Richmond has a significant interest in discouraging tobacco use

by Soren Hemmila
Apr 01, 2024 Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record
Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record

Richmond's own Daisy Ptak secured her place in Guinness World Records Monday afternoon when the scarf she crocheted measured 982 feet long, beating the previous record by 142 feet. The official measurement took place in front of Richmond's Craneway Pavilion, with the help of many volunteers,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 30, 2024 Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond
Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond

Renovations have begun on what will become a new Dollar Tree store at the corner of San Pablo and Barrett Avenues, ending neighborhood speculation as to the future of the property, which has been vacant since 2017. The retail project, which sits directly behind the numerous single-family homes that

by Linda Hemmila
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