archive for May, 2007
May 1, 2007
DPI benefit: An evening of fine wine, cigars, and jazz at Java Mio, May 18
Java Mio†will†host a benefit for†Downtown Petersburg Incorporated Friday May 18, at 7pm.
May 1, 2007
Maria’s Cafe & Italian Restaurant: Now Open!
Maria’s Cafe & Italian Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, 11am†to 10:00pm. They are located at 16 W. Old St.†
May 1, 2007
Paper with Style: Now Open!
Paper with Style, located at 8 Bollingbrook Street,†specializes in custom invitations,† announcements, stationery, and unique personalized gifts.†Store hours are 10am to 5pm, Tuesday†through Saturday, and open late every Friday for the Arts.
May 2, 2007
Discussed at Council’s May 1 meeting
Below are a few points that came up:
May 2, 2007
Lee Memorial Park: History and restoration
Monday’s RTD covers Petersburg Garden Club’s efforts to restore Lee Memorial Park’s wildflower garden, the result of the only Depression-era work relief conservation program completed by single female heads of households. For detailed history of the park, read Lee Memorial Park’s registration form (1.78MB) with the National Register of Historic Places.
May 2, 2007
Meeting on proposed mixed-use development, Independence Village, May 3
Axis Development and South Crater Development Group are developing a plan for Independence Village, a mixed-use community adjacent to Walmart on South Crater Rd. The plan will be presented in an open forum Thursday May 3, 7-8pm, at the Cafeteria of Health South Rehabilitation Hospital (behind Pine Hill Plaza) on 95 Pinehill Blvd.
May 2, 2007
Reminder: Historic Tax Incentive & Grant Seminar, May 5
The Landmark Resource Center and Downtown Petersburg Inc. will†host the above seminar May 5, 9am to noon, at Union Train Station. Cost $10.
May 3, 2007
Petersburg Farmer’s Market opens this weekend
May 5, 7am to noon.† Due to the renovation of the Farmer’s Market building, vendors will be located one block to the east along River St.
May 5, 2007
Southside Area Red Cross impacted by increase in fires this year
Today’s P-I covers the impact that this year’s increase in fires has had on†the budget, and assistance provided by, Southside Area Red Cross.† Among other things, they are having to cut back assistance to people in need and they are having to cut back training.†
May 6, 2007
Carol Anna Meese: “Twenty-Eight Days” in Mexico
Paintings, Photography, Poems.† Opening reception May 11, 7-9pm, at the Friend House Gallery.
May 7, 2007
Petersburg Real Estate Report
Gina Harrison of Small & Associates provides year-to-date details on Petersburg’s residential real estate market.
May 7, 2007
PPS response to letter to editor
In the editorial section of Sunday’s P-I,†Michael Giles writes on the importance of education to Petersburg’s future, and raises the question as to whether school uniforms is a priority item in view of other issues before our schools.† Today,†Petersburg Public Schools†responds to “a few factual errors” in the editorial.
May 8, 2007
Details on Ward 3 meeting, May 21
The next Ward 3 meeting will beÔø?May 21,Ôø?6:30 p.m., at Vernon Johns Middle School. The meeting will be hosted by City Councilman Ken M. Pritchett and School Board Member Kenneth L. Pritchett. Updates will be given on the city and schools.
May 9, 2007
Get free help from the Phoenix Project this summer
This summer the Phoenix Project is bringing 35 undergraduate and graduate students from across Virginia to Petersburg to help with community-identified projects. To learn more about the services these students can provide, the Phoenix Project will host information sessions May 15, 5:30-7pm, and May 19, 10:30-12pm.
May 10, 2007
The Silk Road: 8000 miles, 53 days, 2 wheels
Petersburg’s Jeff M is co-leading a motorcycle trip from Istanbul, Turkey to Xian, China with GlobeRiders.†
May 10, 2007
The number 5
There are now 5 ‘hoodblogs in the greater-Richmond area:† Church Hill People’s News, West of the Boulevard News, Petersburg People’s News, Hills and Heights (Westover Hills/Woodland Heights areas), and†introducing: Fan District Hub.† Now 5 ways to get to know your†metro area†better!
May 11, 2007
DPI May Update
Read the May Downtown Petersburg Inc bulletin here.
May 11, 2007
This weekend’s seven-layer cake
Tonight, your choice of:† Friday for the Arts!, a tribute to Stephen Sondheim performed by students from Appomattox Regional Governor School, jazz†by Leon Richardson, and a film on the 125-year history of VSU.† Tomorrow: Halifax Jazz & Blues festival, followed by a jazz†performance by†T. Turner.
May 11, 2007
City Council: May 1 Minutes, May 15 Agenda
May 11, 2007
Young Professionals Network & Social May 16
6pm-9pm, at Ramada Inn’s High Street Bistro.† This month’s discussion: the local political scene, with bipartisan representation.
May 13, 2007
Petersburg police in the news last week
Detective work†leads to arrests in 2003 homicide [via P-I]; officer acquitted of manslaughter in 2006 motor vehicle accident [via RTD].
May 14, 2007
VSU firsts
As part of VSU’s 2020 plan, it is expanding its degree offerings. Today’s RTD†highlights that several degrees were awarded for the first time at this weekend’s commencement.
May 15, 2007
Another fire: 128 S. Crater Rd.
Today’s P-I covers the fire at 128 S. Crater Rd., a vacant house,†that resulted in a ‘total loss’ but no injuries.
May 15, 2007
Petersburg PTA Charity Golf Tournament, May 26
The tournament will be held at Prince George Golf Course at 9am.† The PTA is currently seeking individuals and teams to participate in this event.† For more information, click here.
May 16, 2007
Highlights from tonight’s council meeting
In no particular order, here goes:
