Abner Clay Park renovation’s fencing torn down, Food Not Bombs nonprofit relocates to Monroe Park
Katharine DeRosa, Contributing Writer Richmond Police announced Tuesday they are looking for at least five people who they say cut down fencing placed for a renovation project around Abner Clay Park on Sept. 30. Police said in a Facebook post that it cost $2,000 to put the fencing back up, and people shown in photos […]
Monroe Park opened last week after nearly two years of renovations
Logan Reardon Staff Writer Monroe Park Conservancy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for the grand reopening of Monroe Park after a 22-month wait due to renovations and weather delays. Despite another rainy day, the ceremony went on as planned. Monroe Park Conservancy President Alice Massie, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and VCU President Michael Rao spoke […]
Monroe Park opening delayed again to mid-September
Nearly two years after the park’s closure for renovations, Monroe Park remains off-limits to the public following another delay. Sept. 14 is the latest opening date. While Monroe Park was supposed to open Aug. 29, the city announced it will be at least a few more weeks before the public can access the renovated park’s […]