April 2026 Edition – CPRV Community Newsletter
Read the April 2026 CPRV Community Newsletter featuring updates on MacArthur and Norfolk growth, school concerns, the CPRV Yard Sale, spring events, and neighborhood news.
301 East 42nd Street was built in 1906 and was the long-time residence of Colonel Charles Consolvo.
During his life, Mr. Consolvo was a circus clown, operated a steam laundry, owned an advertising company, and operated many hotels, including the Monticello and Pine Beach Hotels in Norfolk and the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.
Colonel Consolvo was good friends with Charles Lindbergh and was heavily involved in the search for Mr. Lindbergh’s son when he was kidnapped in 1932.
He was also good friends with Queen Marie of Romania and entertained Presidents William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson and entertainers such as Buffalo Bill Cody.
When Colonel Consolvo passed away in 1947; he left generous endowments for DePaul Hospital and Saint Mary’s Infant Home.
Information Provided by Larry Morton
Read the April 2026 CPRV Community Newsletter featuring updates on MacArthur and Norfolk growth, school concerns, the CPRV Yard Sale, spring events, and neighborhood news.
Read the recap of CPRV’s Great Egg Hunt 2026. Families, volunteers, sponsors, and neighbors came together for a fun spring community event in Colonial Place and Riverview.
WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Get ready to treasure hunt and tidy up at the Second Annual CPRV Community Yard Sale.
Date:
Sunday, May 3 from 9 am – 1 pm
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and get ready for a fun, community-filled day of buying, selling, and connecting!
Questions? Email membership@cprv.net
Kick off the 2026 CPRV Happy Hour season with us at MJ’s Tavern this Monday from 5 to 7 pm. It’s a relaxed way to connect with neighbors, meet new faces, and ease into the week with good conversation and a great local spot.
Thank you to the 41 neighbors who came out and packed the house (with even more joining online) for the March 2026 CPRV Civic League Meeting. We were also honored to welcome Ward 2 Councilwoman Courtney Doyle to the audience for an evening focused on neighborhood updates, waterfront initiatives, and upcoming community events
Check out a recap of our past 2026 events, and the forthcoming Second Annual Great CPRV Egg Hunt will take place on March 28 at Delaware Circle, and the Community Yard Sale is also returning on Saturday, May 2. Residents should stay tuned to CPRV social media, the website, and the events email list for additional details.