Virginia-Highland’s Dynamic and Developing Transportation Infrastructure

May 31, 2015

By Jess Windham Looking back, much of Virginia-Highland was built in a series of developments at the end of a street car line in a time when few people owned automobiles. Looking forward, Virginia-Highland sits as one of the most dense and most walkable communities connected to a major pedestrian and bike thoroughfare: the BeltLine.…

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Reptile and Amphibian ‘Critter Camp’ at Friends School this Summer

May 31, 2015

Those of us who were there will never forget the look of wonder on the faces of the children who witnessed the release of the five baby snapping turtles into the Orme Park creek this spring. The turtles were five out of thirty who survived against the steepest of odds, thanks to the efforts of…

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Final Commemorative Bricks at North Highland Park Go on Sale

May 28, 2015

Dedicated in 2013, North Highland Park has quickly become one of our neighborhood’s most popular features. Residents and visitors alike can be seen enjoying the wonderful green space – reading a book, relaxing under the trees, walking a dog, or eating lunch at one of the picnic tables along North Highland Avenue. Click here to…

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Bon Voyage (Sort Of), John Becker!

May 26, 2015

By Jack White (on behalf of the VHCA BoD) This is an article that could have been written a few weeks ago, but wasn’t for a specific reason – no one was very happy about the subject matter. John Becker – long-time VHCA Board member, Communications Chair, and Voice editor – sold his home in VaHi…

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Latest Zone 6 Crime Stats

May 21, 2015

Click here to view the October 2017 statistics for APD Zone 6, which includes Beat 601 Click here to view the September 2017 statistics for APD Zone 6, which includes Beat 601 Click here to view the August 2017 statistics for APD Zone 6, which includes Beat 601 Click here to view the July 2017…

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