by admin | Jun 28, 2005 | Uncategorized
We have just been informed that the U.S. Coast Guard, a branch of the Homeland Security Agency, has refused to issue Richmond a permit for what has become the traditional July 3 fireworks at Marina Bay. Although July 3 fireworks have become a Richmond tradition and...
by admin | Jun 27, 2005 | Uncategorized
In the September 12, 2003, E-Forum, Richmond Hosts America Cup Yachts, I wrote about Americas Cup contenders at Richmond”s KKMI boatyard. Richmond”s reputation as a waterfront city serving the maritime community and creating good paying jobs for workers...
by admin | Jun 27, 2005 | Uncategorized
With the addition of two homicides last night, Richmond”s annualized rate has climbed to 39.18, edging out 2003 as the second highest on record in the last 10 years, but hopefully far below the decade”s record of 52 in 1994. Media attention continues,...
by admin | Jun 23, 2005 | Uncategorized
The media continue to make the case for a cause and effect relationship between the call for a STATE OF EMERGENCY and the allocation of millions of dollars for police, fire recreation and libraries in the City of Richmond. I continue to maintain that there is no news...
by admin | Jun 23, 2005 | Uncategorized
The Final Rule on Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, which allows the establishment of Quiet Zones, goes into effect tomorrow, June 24, 2005. For more information, see TOM BUTT E-FORUM February 4, 2005, Quiet Zones and Long Trains. The time has...
