Have you seen Lucas? He is a big fluffy grey cat.
Got out on 500 block of Pine Street. If you have info, please call….
UPDATE: Lucas has been found safely.
Look For Lucas The Cat: Update: Lucas Found
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VCU Pass Out
A Pine Street neighbor reports:
Just another Friday night living behind vcu. Drunk college student passed out in a pool of his urine on the sidewalk next to our house. Tired of the regular student drama here. Stay classy.
Meanwhile, VCU President Rao confirms local suspicions while refusing to respect our neighborhood.
Sunday Yard Sale On Laurel Street
Note: Sunday, not Saturday.
From Craigslist ad:
Oregon Hill yard sale – 612 S. Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Lots of music cds, dvd’s, books, art, games, and housewares at very cheap prices.
Lots of different genres and titles.
arts at 8 am (no early birds!). Probably ends around noon.
New 816 Riverside Park
With the old 816 Riverside Park gone, for better and worse, a new house rises.
Hollywood & the Civil War Walking Tour This Sunday
Photo courtesy of John Peters.
“The War Between the States” left its distinct mark on the City of Richmond as well as Hollywood Cemetery, with the entombment of over 18,000 Union and Confederate soldiers, numerous generals and the President of the Confederacy. Join us as we explore the cemetery’s Civil War history and learn about Richmond’s complicated story as the former capitol of the Confederate States of America.
Please note that this tour is 1.5 to 2 miles and involves several inclines. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended.
Price: $15 Adult, $5 Valentine members, Children under 18 are FREE
Length: 2 hours
Parking: On Street
Meeting place: Enter at Cherry and Albemarle streets, meet at the rear of the stone structure to the left.Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged. Space is limited.
Accessibility- People of all abilities are encouraged to join us for tours. If you have accessibility challenges or need accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather a tour may be cancelled. Call 804-649-0711 x 301 to verify the tour will take place.
Admission includes a $5 donation to the Friends of Hollywood Cemetery for ongoing restoration. Tours are made possible through a generous partnership with Hollywood Cemetery.
Candidate Forums and Meets
The next two months are going to be a whirlwind of political activity because of the General Assembly elections and the special 5th District Richmond City Council election. More candidate forums have been announced and at least one previously scheduled candidate meeting has been rescheduled. Here’s just a few to consider for your calendar…
Another big one is the Richmond City Council, 5th District Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry School for Science and Arts (3411 Semmes Ave., Richmond, Va 23225). All eight registered candidates have confirmed attendance.
Civic leadership from the 5th District neighborhoods, including Carytown, the Fan, Maymont, Oregon Hill, Randolph, Woodland Heights, and local Sierra Club Falls of the James Group members, have organized the non-partisan forum. The event will be moderated by Dawn Rosenberg. All Fifth District residents are invited to attend.
The ‘meet’n’greet’ with City Council candidate Stephanie Lynch has been re-scheduled from September 10 to October 1.
Can’t make a candidate forum? There’s also an online Richmond For All 5th District questionnaire that asks candidates if they will follow the lead of organizations like the Movement for Black Lives and a National Network of teachers’ unions by recognizing the role of community-first school governance in ensuring students the education they deserve. The deadline for candidate responses is Sept 13th
Don’t Forget- Birdhouse Farmer’s Market Today
A reminder, especially for incoming VCU students:
Birdhouse Farmers Market is committed to helping local farmers and food providers connect directly to their local customers. We are dedicated to providing access to fresh, locally grown and/or produced foods to Richmond families.
1507 Grayland Ave / Every Tuesday 3 – 6:30PM / May – November
Music, Frozen Custard, and lots of food!
Bring the kids over to the market after school. Celebrate back-to-school day with King of Pops or jiji Frozen Custard. They can tell you about their day then join Bobby Joe in making some music. The market is packed this week with food, music, community organizations and your neighbors.
Two Charged In Connection To Sexual Assault
Mario Perry Johnson, 26, and Jamel Antonio Dunmore, 22, are charged with the unlawful creation of an image of another. Johnson is being held without bond at the Richmond City Justice Center; Dunmore is in custody, VCU police said Friday.
Phone Tower Proposed and Opposed
T-Mobile
c/o Adrian Berezowsky
BirchCo, Inc.
38 Heritage Lane
Lagrangeville NY 12540Dear Mr Berezowsky,
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, inc met on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 and discussed the proposal to place a cell phone tower within the Oregon Hill Historic District at 805 W Cary Street, Richmond Va 23220. The group unanimously voted to oppose any Cell Phone tower or any additional height being added to the building at 805 w Cary Street. Oregon Hill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and we find that adding a cell phone tower or any additional height to this building, which is located in a gateway to the neighborhood, would significantly degrade the integrity of the historic fabric of our historic neighborhood. It would be visible from many buildings listed as contributing structures to the National Register and would serve as an eyesore upon entering the neighborhood through this corridor. It would set a terrible precedent for blighting the visual and aesthetic appeal of historic resources located in the historic Richmond, Virginia area.
Please know that we will take all legal measures in our power to defeat such an ill conceived proposal should you intend to pursue it.
Sincerely,
Charles T. Woodson, president
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, inc.
Sexual Assault Investigation, Involving ‘Two Persons of Interest’
The Times Dispatch is reporting this morning that VCU police are looking Virginia Commonwealth University are looking for two “persons of interest” believed to be involved in a sexual assault that was captured on video and posted on Snapchat, a social media messaging service. They believe the incident occurred late at night on Saturday or in the early morning hours of Sunday but detectives are not exactly sure what house or apartment it took place in.
Using the university’s security cameras, police tracked the two men walking from Oregon Hill onto VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The men were seen walking along West Main Street near VCU’s Gladding Residence Center.
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In images provided by police, one man wore a dark-colored and yellow top; the other man was wearing a gray shirt and a red Cincinnati Reds baseball cap.
If you have information, please contact the police.