Posts Tagged ‘iron triangle’
Iron Triangle picnic a celebration of cultures
Children rode ponies and a train and had their faces painted, while adults played in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and danced to live music during the Iron Triangle’s community picnic.
Read MoreIron Triangle picnic at Nevin Park to draw big crowd Saturday
The 18th Annual Iron Triangle Community Picnic is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, and organizers hope that it continues a trend that in recent years has seen growing crowds at the picnic and renewed faith in community.
Read MoreThe power of Richmond’s story
The 2nd annual “Richmond Tales” Family Literacy Festival drew nearly 500 kids and parents.
Read MoreEfforts to save Iron Triangle church end in arrests
Two days of civil disobedience to save the Bible Way Apostolic Church from foreclosure ended yesterday when Contra Costa sheriff’s deputies arrested Pastor Sydney Keys, his wife, mother and two other activists.
Read MoreRenovated Nevin Community Center rejuvenates Iron Triangle neighborhood
For the past five months, the city of Richmond, along with a slew of partners, has worked to renovate Nevin Community Center. On Saturday, the community space will hold it’s grand reopening with activities, educational information, and food. For the people in the surrounding community, changes from inside the center are already being reflected within the Iron Triangle neighborhood.
Read MoreNew hires at the Richmond Police Department
In the past few years Richmond has hired nearly 50 new police officers.
Read MoreFree Wi-Fi Internet connection to reach Iron Triangle residents
Residents living in Richmond’s Iron Triangle Neighborhood will have access to free Internet from four to five Wi-Fi locations within the next year. The effort is part of a two-year $1 million grant through the California Emerging Technology Fund, via Building Blocks, a cooperative of more than 30 city and county agencies dedicated to the advancement of families in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood.
Read MoreUnlikely wonderland in the Iron Triangle
Scientific Art Studio creates exhibits fine arts in Richmond.
Read MoreIt’s a go for Pogo
A Richmond organization wins crucial $1.9 million to completely rebuild Iron Triangle playground.
Read MoreIron Triangle parents get free computers
Parents and kids benefit from computers, training, and stronger community connections.
Read MoreA day of Spirit and Soul for downtown Richmond
Music, food and wine raised funds Sunday to help revitalize the Macdonald Avenue business district.
Read MoreOfficials seek to dispel fears, draw more people to Nevin Park
Plans call for more programs and better management at community center to make families feel safer.
Read MoreMinds together in the ‘Triangle’
A community meeting tonight for the roughly 40-square block area in the southern section of the city’s Iron Triangle could mark a major step in a long-building local civic improvement initiative.
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