http://greaterfultonnews.org News and events for the Greater Fulton area, including Fulton Bottom, Montrose, and Fulton Hill. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:35:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New state laws go into effect today! So make sure you are aware of the biggest ones that can effect your wallet and your social life. Smoking is prohibited in most restaurants and bars in Virginia. The law goes into effect today but won't be implemented until December 1, to allow ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/07/01/july-1-new-laws-go-into-effect/ Just a little reminder, the Neighborhood Resource Center will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday. Have a safe and happy fourth of July weekend! http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/07/01/holiday-closures/ I always remember they have one right before I go away. So, thank you Richmond Times Dispatch for reminding me early! Richmond police are reminding residents and businesses in the city that officers will keep an eye on their property while they are away on vacation. Through the House and Business Watch ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/26/a-little-reminder-richmond-police-has-a-free-vacation-watch-program/ The Neighborhood Resource Center is having a yard sale this Saturday, June 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1519 Williamsburg Rd. Anyone who wants to volunteer to help set up or operate it would be more than welcome. Also, please ask you neighbors, friends, family members, co-workers, even ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/25/remember-to-bring-your-items-to-the-nrc-for-the-yard-sale-by-friday/ Run to the River Training Walk: Saturday, June 27th Join the Run to the River crew for our third training walk this Saturday morning, June 27th. We'll meet at the NRC at 1519 Williamsburg Road at 7:15 a.m. and leave at 7:30 a.m. The training will run rain or shine. Bring your ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/25/round-3-training-session-for-run-to-the-river-this-saturday/ Recent operations by the Richmond Police Department resulted in the arrests of two men and one juvenile for stealing items from motor vehicles. The juvenile, a 15-year-old male, was arrested in the Fulton Hill area and charged with three counts of grand larceny, one count of petit larceny, trespassing, obstruction ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/24/rpd-nabs-thieves-in-fulton-and-near-j-sargeant-reynolds/ The Neighborhood Resource Center is having a yard sale this Saturday, June 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1519 Williamsburg Rd. Anyone who wants to volunteer to help set up or operate it would be more than welcome. Also, please ask you neighbors, friends, family members, co-workers, even strangers ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/23/yard-sale-at-the-nrc-this-saturday/ We are happy to report that the City of Richmond has restored funding to the NRC Preschool. Below is an email sent out by the Neighborhood Resource Center announcing the restoration of funding! Hello everyone, The families of sixteen preschool children, join NRC staff and board members in thanking everyone who took time ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/19/city-restores-nrc-preschool-funding/ Just saw this in the classifieds and thought that this might help more widely spread the word: The NRC (a grassroots educational and cultural center) is seeking a part-time Café Manager/Chef to oversee its non-profit, whole foods teaching kitchen/café. Please email marylou@nrccafe.org for a full job description. http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/18/neighborhood-resource-center-seeking-cafe-managerchef/ Has everyone gotten their "This is not a bill" bill from the City of Richmond for the new stormwater fee? Enclosed is a handy brochure, entitled "Stormwater: What you need to know." The brochure covers things like why Richmond needs this fee, what is stormwater runoff, and more importantly who ... http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/06/18/the-new-stormwater-fee-courtesy-of-the-city-of-richmond/