End of An Era – Mojo’s Announces Closing Date

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Mojo’s staff made this announcement on their Facebook page:

Big announcement time (prepare your tears): after October 11th 2020 we will be no-Mo’-jo’s. Aka: we’re closing on October 11th (that will be the last day we will have service) for an undetermined amount of time. It’s been a wild ride these last twenty (or so?) years, but it’s time to say our goodbyes to 733 west cary street. Come in and see us for the next few weeks that we’ll be open (and seriously, you’re going to be saying goodbye to these cheesesteaks and wings so it’s now or never!) We’ll miss and love you all forever!! #mojos4ever
Big announcement time (prepare your tears): after October 11th 2020 we will be no-Mo’-jo’s. Aka: we’re closing on October 11th (that will be the last day we will have service) for an undetermined amount of time. It’s been a wild ride these last twenty (or so?) years, but it’s time to say our goodbyes

Known for their cheesesteak sandwiches, Mojo’s will certainly be missed as an independent neighborhood business.

Recycling/Trash Pickup Thursday This Week – and E-Cycle Day on Sept. 12

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The Labor Day holiday yesterday moves trash and recycling pickup this week to Thursday instead of Wednesday. Please go over what can be recycled. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

TFC Recycling, Virginia’s largest residential curbside recycling facility, is reporting a 20-percent increase in recyclable materials since the start of the pandemic. But that extra volume has also brought trash that shouldn’t have been thrown into the recycling bins in the first place. Employees are encouraging people to educate themselves on what is actually recyclable before they add to the bin.

DON’T FORGET- The City of Richmond has scheduled an E-Cycle Day for September 12 with COVID-19 Guidelines-

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please go over what can be recycled. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, two Northern Virginia teens started their own business to help recycle glass that might otherwise end up in the trash.

While in Charlottesville, UVA is trying to recycle debris from the demolishing of its Alderman Library. (Makes you wonder what VCU has been doing with its debris from its demolished gym).

In national news, the Trump administration in early August re-imposed Section 232 tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada, but did not apply tariffs on Canadian steel.

Morning Photos

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Morning sun coming through the trees on S. Laurel.

Skyline at Spring and S. Laurel

Spring Street squirrel

The 821 Cafe on W. Cary Street is closed on Mondays.

Tech Exchange is closed on Mondays also. If the country ever does go to a smaller work week like some have suggested- will Mondays become a non-working day?

Hives seem to be doing ok.

VCU School Start Brings COVID

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From the Times Dispatch:

Virginia Commonwealth University has 25 confirmed student COVID-19 cases and 11 confirmed employee cases, a university spokesman said Thursday afternoon.
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VCU’s fall semester began on Monday. The school is offering in-person and online classes and the university’s dorms are home to more than 4,000 students in space designed for more than more than 6,200.

The university administration has created a ‘dashboard’ website to monitor cases of infection, but information is limited.

Neighbors are concerned about possible spread given the close proximity of the university and the number of students who live and visit Oregon Hill. There have been recent parties at residences in the neighborhood where masks were not used.

Some VCU students have publicly protested the re-opening of the university during the pandemic. They have also noted that the university has not refunded tuition despite many demands from students.