The Richmond Voice has published another racist and poorly written piece on gentrification ( previously ), this time looking at Manchester:
Faison says she went to the library to investigate the history and found out the neighborhood was predominantly white. The high-dollar homes could be a clear indication that the neighborhood eventually will become what it was. Faison explains they are seeing high-dollar renovations on surrounding homes and $200,000 condos for sale. She adds, at those rates and prices the area will become too expensive for Blacks to reside in. [...] Although this plan is supposed to include everyone one question remains will Blacks be able to afford it?
Content suppressed by ://URLFAN, for full article visit source
trash talkFrom: riverdistrictnews.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 14:37:15
A brief interview with Acting Director of the Department of Public Works Rosemary Green outlining the new ordinance regarding city residents responsibilities for timely removal and placement of Supercans and recycling bins from the public rights of way.
(more…) ...
more Kobe: 2 1/2 starsFrom: riverdistrictnews.com
Post Date: 2008-03-05 13:06:52
A beggarly account of empty boxes visits Kobe and comes away underwhelmed, describing the experience at the Japanese steakhouse as “satisfactory, but nothing particularly special”. ...
more