North of the James

North of the James Magazine is one of many Richmond centric papers designed for a specific part of town. This particular one, as the name implies, is designed for North Richmond and is delivered complimentary to your door. It is free as well. Not bad for a paper rarely over 25 pages thick. It is also sporting a color front page these days and some splashes inside, another unexpected bonus.
So what is it all about? Well, it pretty much keeps residents up-​to-​date on what is going on in the neighborhood. This month’s issue shed light on a new structure at Holton Elementary school that I would have never known about. Two mother got together to erect a «learning garden» to show kids how to garden and get them more involved in earth related activities. They called it «The Dandelion». Interesting for sure.
I like to see who is advertising in the paper locally and try to support them as there is a small business directory, church directory, community calendar, and music review. A few issues ago, I was riveted reading about the history of Bellevue and find there is always a reason to read «North of the James»