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Boom Boom opens in Shockoe
Word has it that Boom Boom Burgers at 1703 East Franklin Street has opened their doors today. Additional info. from Richard.H: I was Boom Boom’s 3rd customer. They did a nice job of renovating the space. Definitely has a fast-food feel with 2 long tables and stools at bars along both walls. The walls look [...]
Shockoe and Tobacco Row continue to grow
A post at points out CHPN that U.S.Census tract 205 which includes Shockoe Bottom and Tobacco Row saw its population increase in 2010 to 3,851 (from 2,262 in 2000 and 1,764 in 1990).
Seeking land for a pasture-based poultry and garden enterprise
A message from Jason: I am an aspiring farmer looking to begin a pasture-based poultry and garden enterprise. I am looking for one half to one acre to lease this spring and summer to run chickens and establish a no dig garden. I would only need to use this land for this season. These procedures [...]
Richmond census count rises for first time in decades
The RTD has details on the most recent census data: Richmond had 204,214 residents in 2010, according to data released Thursday from last year’s decennial count. That’s a 3.25 percent increase over the 197,790 residents counted in 2000. [...] Richmond’s population jumped from 219,958 to 249,621 after annexation, but it dropped to 219,214 in 1980, [...]
A chocolate lovers dream come true
CHOCOHOLIC!, the largest chocolate sampling event for the region and a chocolate lovers dream come true, takes place at the Virginia Holocaust Museum on Thursday, February 10 from 6-9PM. Tickets start at $50 and all proceeds go to CHIP of Greater Richmond.
Robbery on 19th Street
The RTD has details on a robbery last night: The victim was not injured in the robbery, which occurred after the man had left Club Prestige in the 100 block of North 19th Street about 10:25 p.m. The victim told police he got into an altercation with another man inside the club and left, only [...]
Shockoe assault caught on video
The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help identifying and locating the persons responsible for a robbery/assault in Shockoe Bottom.