Memories of Wartime Housing

The Richmond Redevelopment Agency and the National Park Service invite the public to join them for an informal event to show snapshots and mementos and share stories about life in Richmond”s WWII defense housing projects. The free, public event will be held:...

Tourists in Richmond?

In case you missed it, please see the West County Times article below by Rebecca Rosen Lum entitled “Bay Trail Building Projects Continue”. It is especially noteworthy that Berkeley and Oakland-based groups are bravely venturing to Richmond,...

More on War Housing History Project

From the July 15, 2005, Berkeley Daily Planet regarding the event at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2005, at the Booker T. Anderson Community Center, 960 S. 47th St. in Richmond. Participants are asked to bring any photographs or other documentary evidence of their stay in...

Thurmond will Fill Vacant City Council Seat

After failed attempts to select Corky Booze, Andres Soto and Gary Bell to fill the seat vacated by Mindell Penn, the City Council mustered five votes for Tony Thurmond last night. Voting for Thurmond were Butt, Marquez, Anderson, Viramontes and Rogers. Presumably,...

Old MacDonald had a Party, EYI, EYI, OH…

Lots of activities going on this summer in Richmond”s old “downtown: Richmond Main Street Initiative Art Exhibition Richmond Main Street Initiative Art Exhibition from July 15-August 14 with a reception with the artists this Friday 7/15 from 6-8 p.m. The...