The Department of Public Works will start construction mobilization on Monday, Jan. 4 to begin work on a roundabout at the busy intersection of Brookland Park Boulevard, Meadowbridge Road, 2nd Avenue and Dill Avenue; known as Six Points.  In addition to replacing the existing traffic signals with a roundabout, the project includes landscaped islands, pedestrian crosswalk marking, handicap ramps and new signage at the intersections. The $1.2 million project has received state and federal funding. The work is expected to last four to six months, depending on weather.  The improvements will reduce vehicle and pedestrian conflict points, provide slower operating speeds for motorists, and shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians. Experts say roundabouts can reduce fatal accidents by as much as 90 percent and have been proven to reduce the number of vehicle and pedestrian accidents. In the past three years, five accidents have been reported at the Six Points intersection....

With great honor and privilege, Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council 7th District, unveiled an honorary street sign on Dec. 21 in the 1900 block of Princess Anne Avenue to recognize the tireless work of community activist Alicia C. Rasin. A pillar of the Richmond community and an advocate for families of homicide victims for more than 30 years, Rasin passed away on October 9 In the early 1990s, Rasin founded Citizens Against Crime, an organization through which she and others collaborated with victims, police, businesses and residents to fight crime in some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. She also is credited with bridging the gap between various segments of the Richmond community and establishing relationships with local media that enabled them to humanize crime victims and their families in their news reporting. Rasin, who was known as the “Ambassador of Compassion,” worked around the clock to provide solace to victims of violent crime, as w...

On Tuesday, December 8, Mayor Jones along with Woodfin officials celebrated the opening of the new Woodfin headquarters at 1823 North Hamilton Street in Richmond. This new location, that replaces their old headquarters which served them for four decades in Mechanicsville, gives Woodfin a central hub to serve their customers throughout the greater Richmond area. “I am thrilled Woodfin decided to relocate their headquarters to the city of Richmond. Locally rooted businesses like Woodfin play a critical role in the revitalization taking place along this important corridor of the city,” said Mayor Jones. Woodfin is a family-owned business rooted in Richmond for two generations and a firm supporter of the growth that is taking place in the city. The renovation project started in the spring of 2015 and took about eight months to complete. Woodfin is the latest Richmond-based company to join the city’s revitalization efforts in and around the Scott’s Addition neighborhood. “Scott’s Addition ...

On Friday, November 20, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the partnership between Richmond’s Center for Workforce Innovation and Capital One. This partnership was developed in order to improve workforce development efforts in the greater Richmond area. Mayor Dwight C. Jones along with Jamison Manion, Programs Administrator for Workforce Development from the Richmond Center for Workforce Innovation, Lane Hopkins, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President from Human Resources at Capital One, and Michael Gilbert, a representative from RideRichmond, spoke about the Bike Distribution Program that will give a bicycle to individuals who complete the Center’s Workforce Pipeline training program. This will allow them greater access to transportation in the greater Richmond area. Many jobs lie outside the reach of Richmond residents who are strictly dependent upon GRTC bus lines. This lack of transportation greatly contributes to the unemployment rate among the city’s ...

From Monday, November 16 through Sunday, May 1, the Wharf Street entrance to the Intermediate Terminal Dock will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  There will be no public access to the mid-section of the dock, as it is a work zone undergoing structural rehabilitation.  The lower eastern and western docks will remain accessible to the public, as well as the portions of the Virginia Capital Trail that run parallel to the Intermediate Terminal Dock. For more information on city services and schedules, please visit us on line at www.RichmondGov.com .     

The Richmond City Health District is reminding residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of people or pets contracting rabies from domestic or woodland animals.   This advisement comes after the recent exposure of a pet dog to a raccoon that has tested positive for rabies.  The raccoon was picked up by Richmond Animal Care and Control from a backyard in the 3700 block of Lawson Street on Richmond’s Southside. The public is advised not to approach wild or stray animals either in wooded areas or if they wander onto your property; especially if the animal is acting strangely.  Take the following steps to prevent family members and pets from being exposed to rabies: · Don’t attract wild animals into your yard by leaving out pet food or uncontained garbage · Vaccinate all cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies and keep their shots up to date · Don’t allow your pets to roam freely through the neighborhood; keep them on a leash when walking them · Report stray a...

Mosques, churches, synagogues and all places of worship should be havens from the chaos of life. Safety is paramount and adopting a few simple procedures can dramatically increase the security of these sanctuaries and help to protect the people within and the surrounding property. The Richmond Police Department will be hosting a safety and awareness forum for religious gathering places. The forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30. A variety of topics will be discussed, including general safety, preparing for an emergency, firearms in places of worship and pastoral protection. The forum is free, but registration is required to accommodate all attendees. Registration will take place on-site before the event from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Early registration is also available online . Congregations are invited to send no more than four representatives.  The forum will be held at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road. For further questions p...

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT:  Street Closure WHEN:  Starting at noon on Tuesday, October 6 and ending at noon Thursday, December 31 WHERE:  411 Bainbridge Street BACKGROUND: Barricades will be used to close Bainbridge Street between 6th and 7th Streets and to close 6th Street between Bainbridge and Hull Streets for the installation of streetscape (curb, gutter, sidewalk, tree-wells, wheelchair accessible ramps, crosswalks and street lights). Follow the road signage.

Please share your World Championship photos! So much is going on around the Richmond Region as everyone embraces the World Championships. When you are enjoying the race, a race related event, see cool bike themed artwork, or anything showing support for the races, please snap a few pictures. Send us your cool, interesting, definitely Richmond images to Info.UCI@Richmondgov.com.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College welcomed City of Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce (GRCC), Altria, Bon Secours Richmond Health System, and Dominion Virginia Power to unveil and dedicate a public artwork on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the corner of 7th Street East Jackson Street in front of Reynolds’ Downtown Campus. The artwork, titled “In search of our hopes and dreams, a long road traveled,” was created by award-winning artist Ed Trask and is part of GRCC’s “Go Bike!” community project, which features unique artistic works mounted on functional bike racks throughout the city ahead of the 2015 Road World Cycling Championships. “Like many of the infrastructure improvements performed in anticipation of the World Cycling Championships, these functional, public art, bike racks will be here for future generations,” said Mayor Dwight C. Jones. “This project also forwards our Center for Workforce Innovation efforts as program partic...

Several streets in Shockoe Bottom are being converted from one-way to two-way streets. The planned street conversions are part of the City’s Downtown Master Plan, and were also recommended in the Shockoe Bottom Transportation Study. Phased in conversions have been taking place since 2010. Beginning Saturday, July 25, 18th Street between Grace and Broad will be two-way. Work crews have marked pavement, modified traffic signals and will integrate angled parking within areas of the project limits. Work on 17th Street continues, and conversion to two-way on 17th is expected to follow in the next several weeks. Converting streets from one-way to two-way has been indicated to help businesses thrive, improve walkability, and balance traffic movements with livability. Studies have shown that two-way streets are healthier for on-street retail businesses and expanding visibility. All of the changes support improved vehicular circulation in Shockoe Bottom.  These traffic flow improvem...

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will hold its 9th Annual CarMax Summer Basketball League championship games on Tuesday, July 28, at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 West Broad Street. The league, funded with a $85,000 grant from the CarMax Foundation this year, gives hundreds of city children from ages 10 to 17 the opportunity to play organized basketball throughout the summer. The final championship games at the Siegel Center will be free to the public and events will tip off at 6 p.m. with a basketball skills challenge for league players only. U-10, U-12, U-14, U-17 division games will begin shortly thereafter. A brief ceremony will be held before the start of the games to recognize the CarMax Foundation and media sponsor 106.5 The Beat. Lane Casadonte, sports anchor with WTVR Ch. 6, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the program, and Tom Folliard, President/CEO of CarMax will provide remarks. Since...

The City of Richmond Office of Minority Business Development offers free courses in business start-up and management.  These courses are designed to prepare you to not only start your own business, but learn how to make your start up in the City of Richmond a successful business. Take the first step today and sign-up for our Summer Series of electives and prepare to enter our Richmond Emerging Small Business Series this Fall.  Best of all, its absolutely free! The Power of Advertising: Affordable Ways to Market Your Business July 23, 2015 Center for Workforce Innovation 900 East Marshall Street,  Richmond, VA 23219 Take your business to the next level.   By attending this workshop you will several strategies on how to market your small business, in a cost effective manner. Money Talks: The Bottom Line on Business Communication & Proposal Writing July 30, 2015 Center for Workforce Innovation 900 East Marshall Street,  Richmond, VA 23219 This...

WHO:             Honorable Mayor Dwight C. Jones                         Thomas Wilds, President, Church Hill Association                         City Officials                         Richmond Cycling Corps WHAT:           Opening of 23rd Street between Grace and Franklin streets as the 23rd Street cobblestone renovation project is complete. WHEN:           Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at 2:45 p.m.  WHERE:        Intersection of 23rd Street and Franklin Street Richmond, VA BACKGROUND: Mayor Dwight Jones and Thomas Wilds, President of the Church Hill Association will join in opening 23rd Street between Grace and Franklin streets and to mark the completion of the 23rd Street cobblestone restora...

Food, family, friends, and fun are all part of an Independence Day celebration. As many people are pulling out the grill to celebrate, some are thinking about shooting fireworks or firearms into the air – Both are illegal in the city. In 2014, Brendon’s Law (§ 18.2-56.1) was enacted to implement harsher penalties for reckless handling of a firearm, including celebratory gunfire, resulting in serious injury.  The Richmond Police Department would like to remind citizens of the following: Randomly firing a weapon in the city is illegal. Firecrackers, skyrockets, torpedoes and other fireworks that explode, travel laterally, rise into the air, or fire projectiles are prohibited.   Legal fireworks displays planned at Brown’s Island on Friday, July 3 and Dogwood Dell on Saturday, July 4. On Friday, legal parking is available for a fee at 5th and Byrd streets in the parking deck. Illegal parking will be strictly enforced.  Do not impede the flow of traffic to vi...

The 4th of July is a holiday that includes fireworks as a central part of the celebration. The Richmond Fire Department hopes you and your family have a safe Independence Day holiday and that you enjoy fireworks safely. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – fires, devastating burns, severe injuries, and even death. Below are statistics and tips of how to enjoy fireworks safely. • In 2011, fireworks caused an estimated 17,800 reported fires, including 1,200 total structure fires, 400 vehicle fires, and 16,300 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated eight reported civilian deaths, 40 civilian injuries and $32 million in direct property damage.  • In 2013, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 11,400 people for fireworks related injuries; 55% of 2014 emergency room fireworks-related injuries were to the extremities and 38% were to the head.  • The risk of fireworks injury was highest for young ...

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host “Two Seas Merging” featuring the work of world renowned Cuban artist Salvador González Escalona at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road. The exhibit will open on Thursday, July 2 with a public reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until Friday, July 31, 2015. A self taught mixed medium master artist, González Escalona, with the help of campers enrolled in the Great Summer Escape camp at Pine Camp, just completed painting a mural titled “Two Seas Merging”, which symbolizes the cultural diversity of the Afro-Cuban connection. González Escalona will also paint another mural “Together We Stand”, will brings together teen and adult men from the Highland Park and Hotchkiss communities at the Hotchkiss Community Center, 701 East Brookland Park Boulevard, which begins beginning at 5 p.m on Monday, June 29. This project strives to cultivate a stronger community connection...

The City of Richmond is seeking enthusiastic and customer service oriented volunteers to serve as City Hall Ambassadors. The purpose of this new volunteer effort is to enhance the visitor experience at City Hall. The City’s Neighbor-To-Neighbor (N2N) initiative is recruiting highly motivated individuals who love Richmond and have a passion to serve others. City Hall Ambassadors will welcome visitors, answer basic City questions and provide directional assistance. Ambassadors will be located in easy to find locations and quick to serve the public. There will be two shifts for this program, a morning shift from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an afternoon shift from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Ideal candidates are persons over the age of 18 and able to commit to volunteer for at least one shift per week for one year. N2N is accepting applications for City Hall Ambassadors through July 10, 2015. Applications are available online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/8BQFWRV < https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8BQF...

The City's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) is again partnering with the USDA's Summer Meals for Kids Program. This FREE program provides children and teens, through the age of 18, with nutritious breakfasts, lunches and dinners, now through August 28. Even if your child does not participate in one of the City's PRCF summer campsites, he or she can still receive a free meal as walk-ins during meal times are always welcome! These free meals are available by visiting a participating site at meal time. For more information and a list of locations, please call 646-5698.

The City of Richmond and Stone Brewing Co. will host a vendor outreach information session on business opportunities available during the project construction phase and on-going business operations. WHAT:          Stone Brewing Co. Vendor Outreach Session WHEN:        Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE:     Powhatan Community Center                    5051 Northampton Street                    Richmond, VA  23231 WHO SHOULD ATTEND:   Supplier, construction and service entities seeking to secure vendor relationships with Stone Brewing Co. during the construction project and business operation of the future brewery opening in Richmond. For more information, visit Richmond.stonebrewing.com or email Juliell...

The Washington Redskins Training Camp is ready to kick off its third year, from July 30 through August 16, at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, 2401 W. Leigh Street. The City of Richmond’s Neighbor-To-Neighbor initiative and the Washington Redskins are seeking 250 volunteers to serve as Richmond Training Camp Ambassadors during this year’s camp. There will be two shifts for both types of ambassadors, Fan Experience Ambassadors and Security Ambassadors. For Fan Experience Ambassadors, the morning shift will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the afternoon shift will be from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For Security Ambassadors, the morning shift will be from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the afternoon shift will be from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a few dates with only a single practice which may result in only one shift. “For the past two years the Richmond Training Camp Ambassadors have displayed a tremendous amount of civic pride and have provided a positive visitor experienc...

The Washington Redskins will be moving their training camp practices back to the afternoons in 2015. The schedule runs from July 30 to August 16, with Fan Appreciation Day set for Saturday, August 15. Most days, the team will conduct a walkthrough at 10:35 a.m. and a full practice at 3 p.m. Both are open to the public. The joint practices with the Houston Texans will be August 6-8. For more information, visit the Bon Secours training camp website, http://redskinsrva.bonsecours.com/training-camp

Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced today that, for the fifth year in a row, there will be a free fireworks display downtown on Friday, July 3 as part of the City’s 4th of July celebration. RVA Fireworks on the James, an event produced by the City of Richmond and Venture Richmond and funded by Dominion and MWV, will be held on Brown’s Island on July 3. Food trucks and vendors will be in and around Brown’s Island, and the public is invited to bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the summer evening and see the fireworks that will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Patriotic music that accompanies the fireworks will be simulcast on Richmond independent radio WRIR, 97.3 FM. “For the past five years, Dominion and MWV have proven to be leaders in our business community and true community partners,” said Mayor Jones. “Our thanks go out to these companies for bringing this world-class fireworks show to Richmond’s historic riverfront.” “The James River is the perfect backdrop for fireworks,” said...

~ Anti-Poverty work first year efforts to be recapped ~ Mayor Dwight C. Jones has announced that the City’s Office of Community Wealth Building is organizing a Community Wealth Building Summi t to be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 1000 Mosby Street. Plans for the summit include sharing information on the first year of work of the new office and kicking off new programs and efforts that will be connected to the office’s mission. “Our City is ready to accept the challenge from President Obama to become a My Brother’s Keeper Community,” said Mayor Jones. “Much of the work we’ve been doing through the Office of Community Wealth Building and under the Maggie L. Walker Initiative is precisely establishing a cradle-to-college-and-career strategy for Richmond youth. This summit will provide us with the opportunity to take an active inventory of how we’ve progressed and to map out additional plans going forward.” “Our roadmap to establishing Prom...

Looking for something to do this summer? The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (DPRCF) is sure to have an event or program to kick start your summer along with great activities for everyone in your family! All City pools are open for City residents. Weekday hours are 1 to 8 p.m. with free swim available from 1 to 4:30 p.m., family time from 5 to 7 p.m. and adult swim from 7 to 8 p.m. Weekend hours for the outdoor pools are noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Click here to view the DPRCF Program Guide for a full listing of City pools and addresses. The USDA Summer Meals for Kids is serving meals for kids at more than 100 sites across the City of Richmond. The Summer Meals for Kids Program provides children and teens (through the age of 18) nutritious breakfasts and lunches during the summer months. Click here for more information. On Friday, June 19, residents are invited to join the department for the start of the 2015 Movies in...

The Department of Finance would like to remind Richmond taxpayers of the upcoming due dates Personal Property Tax – June 5th, 2015  Real Estate (2nd half) – June 15th, 2015     Payment can be made in person, via mail, or online at http://www.richmondgov.com/Finance/OnlinePayments.aspx .    For FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) regarding taxes, including locations and acceptable forms of payment, please visit   http://www.richmondgov.com/Finance/FAQ.aspx#FormOfPayment , or call (804)646-5700.   ·   Assessments/Personal Property (Vehicles) - Room 103 - ( 804)646- 5891 ·   Cash Operations/Payment Research - Room 102 - ( 804)646-4323 ·   Real Estate - Room 109 -   ( 804)646-3954 ·   Tax Relief for the Elderly - Room 109 -  ( 804)646-6015 ·   DSO (Debt Set Off) and VRW (Vehicle Registration Withheld) - Room 109 -   ( 804)646-3822 ·   Business Unit (Business License and BPP Business Personal...

The following are the City of Richmond MPACT meetings taking place in May. 1st. PCT - May 27th Community Wealth Building with Thad Williamson UCI 2015 with Deputy Police Chief and UCI Community Engagement Director Monica Callahan Public Safety/CAPS   2nd Precinct - May 4th Meet New Police Chief Parks and Rec on History of Pocosham Park 3rd Precinct - May 14th Meet New Police Chief Stormwater Utility and Green Alley Program 4th Precinct - May 21 Meet New Police Chief Code Enforcement on Blighted Properties During these meetings, residents are able to discuss concerns they have in their community, hear from City Departments and administration about events that affect their community and the City, as well as become an active member in helping improve the aesthetic qualities of their neighborhood through volunteer opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.richmondgov.com/MayorsParticipationActionCommunicationTeam/index.aspx

Memorial Day 2015: The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host its annual Memorial Day Concert on Monday, May 25 at Byrd Park. Beginning at 4 p.m. at the World War I Memorial Carillon, the city carillonneur Larry Robinson will pay tribute to our nation’s veterans through the ringing of the Carillon Bells followed by a concert from The Virginians Barbershop Chorus. Mr. Robinson is a dedicated musician who has made the Carillon bells his vocation for more than 50 years.

On Thursday, May 14, residents of Central Virginia can help send a child from the city of Richmond to summer camp, as well as hear some of your favorite music by contributing to the City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities 8th annual Send a Kid to Camp radiothon. Through the City’s partnership with Enrichmond and Radio One, residents can call (804) 521-8400 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 to donate. For a donation of $25 or more, the caller can have their favorite song played on KISS 99.3/105.7 FM or iPower 92.1 FM. Donations can also be accepted online at www.enrichmond.org/send-a-kid-to-camp . All donations are tax deductible and will help pay for city children to attend one of the 12 summer camps across the city.  This year’s summer camp theme of “All Aboard” will bring campers an exciting and educational summer experience that will feature activities such as swim lessons, participation in the STEM summer program in ...

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host “ Narratives: Telling Your Story , ” a community visual and poetic exhibition at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road. The exhibit will open on Friday, May 15 with a public reception and a sampling of spoken word poets performing in the theater from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until June 19, 2015. This mixed media show will feature artists from various backgrounds who choose to express their views with visual art or through spoken word. The spoken word component of “ Narratives: Telling Your Story ” will continue on Thursday, June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pine Camp. In addition to the exhibit in the Spotlight Gallery, artist Bukuru Nyandwi will have his art featured on the Community Art Wall.                 Spotlight Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to ...

WHO:                   Welcome remarks:          The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Richmond City Mayor                                                                    The Honorable Michelle Mosby R. Mosby, Richmond City Council President Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Judge Steven C. Teske, Chief Judge, Clayton County Juvenile Court of Jonesboro, Georgia Featured Presenters: D. Dana T. Bedden, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Alfred Durham, Richmond Chief of Police Dr. Donald R. Stern, Richmond City Health District Director The Honorable Judge Angela Edwards-Roberts, Presiding Judge of the 13th Judicial District of Virginia Panel members: Michel B. Aboutanous, MD. MPH, FACS Albert D. Farrell, Ph.D. Allison Sampson-...

WHO:             Mayor Dwight C. Jones                         Deputy Chief John Buturla, Richmond Police Department                         City Department Heads and Representatives                         Partner Group Representatives                          WHAT:           Media Briefing concerning City preparations for the 2015 UCI Road World Cycling Championships WHEN:          Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 10 a.m.  WHERE:        Richmond City Hall (2nd Floor Large Conference Room)                         900 East Broad Street BACKGROUND: Medi...

WHO:              Mayor Dwight C. Jones                         Wilson Flohr, Chief Executive Officer, Richmond 2015, Inc.                         Alicia Zatcoff, City of Richmond Sustainability Manager                          WHAT:           Earth Day Sustainability Press Conference WHEN:           Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 2 p.m. WHERE:         Libby Hill Park – (Intersection of E. Franklin and 28th Streets)                          BACKGROUND: Mayor Dwight C. Jones is holding an Earth Day press conference to issue a Progress Report on the City’s RVAgreen Sustainability Plan and to share how the c...

WHO:      Mayor Dwight C. Jones                 Michael Herring, City of Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney                         WHAT:     Kick-Off of Victims’ Rights Week Campaign WHEN:    Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 10 a.m. WHERE:  City Hall Lobby (Marshall Street side)                 900 East Broad Street                 Richmond, VA BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m., Mayor Jones will host public officials in the lobby of City Hall to kick-off "Start by Believing," a city-wide sexual assault awareness campaign. The City is partnering with the Office of the Commonwealth's Att...

WHAT:                   RPD Town Hall Meetings  WHEN:                   Monday–Thursday, April 20–23, 2015 WHERE:                 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Precincts BACKGROUND:     RPD Colonel Alfred Durham will hold four Town Hall Meetings next week as part of his on-going effort to inform the public about his vision for policing in Richmond, outlined in The Plan – 100 Days of Focus. “I intend to do more listening than speaking,” said Chief Durham. “The purpose of these Town Hall Meetings is for me and my staff to get input from the general public; what we can do better and how they can help us do better.” There will be one Town Hall Meeting in each of RPD’s four precincts: ·       1st Precinct - Monday, April 20     6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.            MLK Middle ...

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works WHAT:  Ramp Closure WHERE:  NB on ramp of Manchester Bridge from 7th Street and Semmes Avenue WHEN:  Wednesday, April 8 through Friday, May 8 BACKGROUND: The aforementioned area will be closed to allow for bridge painting and joint repairs. Detour signage will be in place.

The Office of Minority Business Development is sponsoring upcoming training and networking opportunities for minority and emerging small businesses. The following are the classes being offered in April 2015. -Branding 101, Session 1, Brand Awareness Monday, April 13, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. -Exploring Business Ownership Wednesday, April 15, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. -The Business Plan Workshop And Webinar Thursday, April 16, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. -Branding 101, Session 2, Brand Innovation Monday, April 20, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. -Branding 101, Session 3, Brand Experience Monday, April 27. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. For more information on these classes, visit http://www.richmondgov.com/MinorityBusinessDevelopment/documents/calendar_OMBD_Training.pdf If you have questions, call the Minority Development Business Office at 804-646-5947

To kick off the 45 day Gilpin Court Violent Crime Reduction Initiative, the Sector 411 Community Walk will be held on Saturday, April 11th.  This initiative will run from April 15 – May 30.  It involves enforcement, visibility, outreach, and area improvement. Participants are asked to meet in the 1100 block of St. John Street at 5:30 p.m. This walk will promote police visibility in the area and give residents the chance to meet with the new Chief of Police, Alfred Durham.