VCU Police Investigating Halloween Fight

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Scott

Investigators learned that, around 11:30 p.m., an altercation took place among a large group of people at the intersection of the 700 block of West Cary Street and South Laurel Street. The group was gathered outside of a restaurant, which its owner later confirmed was Tito’s Taqueria and Bar.
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“Our victim had asked a question of another patron in the line for that establishment — [asking] if tickets were needed to enter — and some derogatory words were shared … [then] they started arguing,” said David Kelly, detective sergeant of investigations for VCU Police. “[It] turned into a fight, where two females were fighting.”

Kelly said that one of the females then attacked the victim, followed by a man who jumped in and also attacked her.

According to police, the victim is affiliated with VCU and had significant injuries to her face. Though she was later discharged from the hospital, she continues to go through ongoing medical treatment due to injuries impacting her eye.
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Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the VCU Police Department. Tips can also be submitted to Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. You may do so anonymously.

Yard Sale Saturday

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Scott

Throwback Thursday: When Ethyl Corporation demolished the 700 block of S. Laurel

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Scott

When Ethyl Corporation demolished the 700 block of S. Laurel.
Photo courtesy of William Pickett.

Street Stuff

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Scott

A couple of street/traffic/parking concerns:

A hole opened up in the 600 block of S. Laurel St. where there had been water utility repairs.

It has been reported to the City and there is a large traffic barrel sitting over it right now.

Also, the City made an announcement concerning upcoming work. From Monday, June 17 to Tuesday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., around the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and Laurel Street,
contractors will be installing signal poles, traffic signal controllers, countdown pedestrian signal heads, push buttons and other traffic signal equipment. Some lanes of travel will be temporarily closed during this process.

In addition, street cleaning will be taking place next week. Watch for the signs or risk getting towed!

Throwback Thursday: Paragon Pharmacy

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Scott

William Pickett supplied this photo of the now gone Paragon Pharmacy (corner of Laurel and W.Cary). He had redone their signs at the time of the photo.

Open House/Art Show Tomorrow

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Scott

(Editor’s note: posted with permission)

Hi Neighbors!
My name is Tyler, and I’m having an open house art show to share some of my paintings and furniture making with the neighborhood. Please feel free to stop by tomorrow afternoon at 329 S Laurel!

New Brick Sidewalks On S. Laurel Street

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Scott

Residents and visitors alike are enjoying and appreciating new brick sidewalks on the 600 block of S.Laurel. They have been waiting for years, but the work was done in about two months.

Lane Closure – Cary Street and Laurel Street Intersection

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Scott

From City Department of Public Works:

WHAT: Lane Closure, Daily
WHEN: Thursday, October 26 to Monday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: In the 5th Voter District
• The intersection of Cary Street and Laurel Street
BACKGROUND: As a part of the HSIP Pedestrian Improvement at Signalized Intersection project, the contractor will be repairing sections of the concrete sidewalk and placing pavement markings in the intersection listed above. The curb travel lane, sidewalk and median lane may be temporarily closed during this process.