Neighbors on the 400 block of S. Pine between Albemarle & Spring Street AND the 700 block of Albemarle between S. Pine & S. Laurel Street should see no parking signs for both sides of the streets listed above for tomorrow Tuesday, June 4 from 9am-3pm for funeral services at Pine Street Baptist Church.
A resident had his motorcycle stolen last night around the 3:30-4:00 am from the alley of the 700 block of China. It is a 2013 Husqvarna TR650 Strada. If anyone knows anything or has some pertinent camera footage, please let police know.
A neighbor reported that about 8 cars were sideswiped on the 500 block of Laurel St at 1:10 am this morning. The incident left debris all over the street. Another neighbor saw through his house window a white SUV speed off. Police were alerted nothing official yet.
Received this media advisory about a public meeting to detail bicycle infrastructure plans from the City’s Department of Public Works. It’s taking place May 30 from 5 to 7 pm at the Main Richmond Pubic Library.
This annual event includes an exhibition of student artwork, projects, and performances. There will be a Silent Auction with baskets, gift cards, plants, handmade ceramics, and a Taco Bar. Please join parents, students, and teachers to celebrate our wonderful school community. All proceeds will benefit the Fine Arts Department.
OHNA (Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association) will be meeting this coming Tuesday (fourth Tuesday of the month) at St Andrew’s Church at 7PM.
On the agenda are updates from VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University, RPD (Richmond Police Department), VCU police, Councilperson Agelasto’s office, a presentation by St. Andrew’s School of it’s proposal for the William Byrd Community House and Idlewood property, a presentation by the Storefront for Design on neighborhood parks, a presentation on an Open High School and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay grant, stop sign petitioning, an update on the Oregon Hill/Open High/Richmond Parks beehives (Please remember to plant bee friendly plants and please DO NOT use Roundup or any other glyphosate based products as it poses a threat to the bees and possibly to humans. L.A. County recently banned its use as are other localities), FiOS installation, crosswalk painting, New Market corporation’s plan to fill in part of the historic canal, and other important matters.
How’s that for a provocative title?
It’s actually the name of an upcoming event at Historic Tredegar as part of The Foundry Series. From the American Civil War Museum’s event page:
Uncover how Frederick Law Olmsted’s epic 1850s journey through the American South compares to contemporary conversations about political and cultural divisiveness
today, as author Tony Horwitz discusses his new book, Spying on the South: Across the American Divide. Moderated by Danita Rountree Green, Coming to the Table – Richmond.Cost:
Free. Registration encouraged.Program Date:
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 – 6:30pm
To make a reservation, click here.
This beautiful black snake was on China Street. Photo supplied by Garrett Edwards.
Community Movie Night
Friday, May 24 at Dusk in Pleasants Park
Free Refreshments Served
A reminder that the ramp onto 195 North on Idlewood (just west of South Cherry Street) will be closed tomorrow from 7 am to 3pm.