The headline of the RTD article says it all: VCU gym plans move ahead – State official OKs proposed expansion of Cary St. facility into Richmond’s Oregon Hill. VCU has aproval from the state to move/demolish the 2 stables and to build a 125,000-square-foot student rec center in their place.
The Byrd House Market is open from 3:30-7PM. Musical entertainment is an open acoustic jam session, so bring what you play. There will also be an Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting @ 7PM at the William Byrd Community House, and a 5th District meeting with Councilman Marty Jewell @ 6PM at the Sun Trust Riverview [...]
Vacant Richmond currently lists 32 vacant properties in the Oregon Hill neighborhood, with another 11 identified in the “VCU neighborhood”.
One of the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association’s main assertions in the controversy over the proposed rec center is that VCU needs to fully consider alternative sites before demolishing the historic stables or Green Alley.
This is a a video of 5th District Councilperson Marty Jewell speaking at City Council last Monday. He is explaining his reasoning for his vote on the Virginia Performing Arts Foundation. For background information on the controversial CenterStage plan, see Scott Bass’ story in the latest Style Weekly or follow the ongoing story at http://saverichmond.com
I recognize that VCU President Dr. Trani may be the most powerful person in Richmond, I realize that this is “tobacco country“, and I doubt if any local mainstream media will touch this, but I do think it is important to note that Oregon Hillians are not the only ones to question the character and [...]
Kicking & Screaming Friday Night Movie – September 21 at dark (approx. 7:30 P.M.) Pleasants Park Grilled hot dogs, chips, and beverages served
The Byrd House Market is open from 3:30-7PM. Musical entertainment at the Market this week will be provided by Pam McCarthy. Check out Storytelling in the Garden with Jane plus FREE kid’s activities sponsored by Polka Dot Arts, the Waldorf School, St. Andrew’s Church and the Laptop Librarian.
This from a neighbor on Cherry Street: Saturday, September 15, 2007 Quite a doozie- I arrived home at 1:30 AM to see an RPD Paddy wagon and patrol car stationed in front of a house on the 200 block of Cherry (maybe 2 or 3 houses from Idlewood) with lights going and kids and trash [...]
Reverend April Greenwood of St. Andrews Episcopal wants people to know that the church is sponsoring a Fall Fair in the Grace Arents Community Gardens on Sept 30, Sunday, from noon to 3. Kids games, prizes, used book sale, plant sale, fire truck, food, etc. for the Oregon Hill neighborhood. Hope to see everyone on [...]
