West of the Boulevard Archives

PREVIEW: The Kickers to play penultimate game of the year in what hasn’t been an ultimate season

September 22, 2017 Richard Hayes

For the record, I’ll use the word penultimate at any and every opportunity.

Local nonprofit in “urgent need” of foster parents in Richmond area

September 22, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

UMFS is seeking loving families willing to take in one or more kids in order to give them stability, security, and set them up for success later in life.

Construction begins on new Wawa location on the Boulevard near Scott’s Addition

September 22, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The store will be the gas and convenience store chain’s second within the Richmond City limit.

The Diamond coming to life with pop of color as fourth annual RVA Street Art Festival kicks off

September 21, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The blank, drab concrete panels of The Diamond are coming to life as we speak, and will grow ever more colorful throughout the weekend as part of the annual art event.

The leaves are changing, and so are the rules regarding the city’s leaf collection policies

September 20, 2017 Richard Hayes

The city has made significant changes to its leaf collection service. If you want those pesky, colorful leaves off your property, you’ll have to bag them or pay the city to suck them up with a vacuum truck this fall. Here’s what you need to know.

VMFA awarded $331,000 grant to expand conservation education offerings, outreach

September 20, 2017 RVAHub Staff

The grant, provided by The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, will support training, diversity, and statewide outreach in conservation.

Ways to volunteer in your own neighborhood this weekend as part of Give A Day RVA

September 19, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The area’s largest day of service, Give A Day RVA, is this Saturday. There’s still time to sign up for a volunteer project. Here are some ideas, no matter where you live around Richmond.

Thrillist names Babes of Carytown Virginia’s best dive bar

September 18, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The popular lesbian-owned bar has been offering up food, dancing, live music, and sand volleyball in the heart of Carytown for over three decades.

Expect lane closures this week near W. Broad and Cleveland Streets as GRTC Pulse work continues

September 18, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The lane closures near Scott’s Addition will allow crews to install and paint two steel canopies that will provide shelter at both Cleveland Street stations.

“Sex farce” Cloud 9 premieres at Richmond Triangle Players September 28th

September 15, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

“A smart, precise and delightfully showy comedy that twists gender and race, Cloud 9 has only grown fuller, meatier, sadder, funnier, sexier, and more provocative since its premiere almost 40 years ago.”

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