Volunteers Clean Up the City, One Alley at a Time

October 11, 2017 Business

Staff at Portumex Restaurant on 23rd Street received welcome support on Saturday, Oct. 7 when community members came to clean up their back alley. Neighbors and volunteers from Kennedy High School and the Richmond Police Department began a remodel to transform it from a dark, trash-filled alley to a freshly painted, brightly lit corridor.

Hilltop Mall – ‘A Sleeping Giant Waiting to Be Reborn’

August 23, 2017 Business, Economy, Neighborhoods

LBG Real Estate Companies and Aviva Investors announced last month the purchase of Hilltop Mall. The new owners believe the mall’s visibility and access to a dense and growing residential population is ideal for its resurgence.

400 Richmond Riders Join Bike to Work Day

May 24, 2017 Arts and Culture, Business

Over 400 Richmond riders joined in the 23rd annual Bike To Work Day on Thursday, May 11.

City Manager: Setting the Table for Investment, Not Displacement

May 12, 2017 Business, People

Longtime Bay Area newspaper publisher and Richmond Pulse contributor Vernon Whitmore recently sat down with Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay to discuss some of the changes coming to Richmond, and how the city is positioning itself for new business and development in a way that benefits the entire community.

Your Way Pizza Opens in Downtown Richmond

May 12, 2017 Business, Neighborhoods

There is a new craze in Downtown Richmond right across the street from the Richmond BART parking garage called Your Way Pizza that opened its doors in April.

Brezo at Baltic Square Restaurant Opens in Point Richmond

March 27, 2017 Business

Brezo at Baltic Square, Point Richmond’s newest restaurant, is an eclectic mix of old and new.

Gratitude Shop Owner Honored as ‘Woman of Impact’

March 21, 2017 Business, Women

Ghaliyah Roberts-Palmer was one of five local women who were honored recently as “Women of Impact” at an event hosted by Richmond Main Street, for their achievements as entrepreneurs and their contributions to the Richmond community.

Inside Los Primos Taco Truck

February 26, 2017 Business, People

Tacos Los Primos has become one of the most popular taco trucks in Richmond.

MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE – WORLD CLASS FUNDRAISER — DON’T FORGET TO PASS THE HAT

February 24, 2017 Business

We must remember to fully engage our community. Small gifts are powerful: they demonstrate support to those who can give more. And grassroots fundraising keeps us tied to those we serve.

New Solar Power Farm Opens in Richmond

February 20, 2017 Business, Environment

Richmond has opened a new solar power facility that will produce enough solar energy to power 600 homes per year. Energy provider MCE, JHS Properties and City of Richmond officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the new two-megawatt facility on Feb 14.

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