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Archive for November 2007

Mugging on Laurel Street

A resident was robbed at gunpoint by two individuals around 12:30AM on November 29th while entering residence. She literally had about an 8 foot walk from her car parked on the street to the side door of the house. While putting her key in the door two men came up behind her and demanded money. [...]

OHNA meeting postponed

Due to a water main break, the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting was cancelled last night. A new date will be announced soon. (Also, the previous post had date of the scheduled meeting as Monday, when in fact it was supposed to be last night, Tuesday).

this week’s OH calendar

Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting, next-to-last “Renegade” Byrd House Market, Story Time In the Library…

cars towed on Pine Street

nbc12.com has short piece about the “nearly a dozen cars” that were towed away from South Pine Street this morning prior to leaf collection.

What if…and Oregon Hill and CSNT

Despite attrition, the neighborhood is regarded as a survivor. New houses stand among the historic, old ones, and the character, though always changing, remains. But residents are well aware that staying on top of the Hill carries risk and requires vigilance, whether it be from eminent domain, corrupt developers, or sudden, natural or man-made disaster.

Does UofR care more about the environment than VCU?

Seems like it. At University of Richmond, President Edward L. Ayers signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. Contrast that with this from VCU’s Commonwealth Times: VCU receives ‘D-’ for energy efficiency – Sustainable practices barely passing at VCU. One of the planned buildings that Ohlinger alludes to in the CT article is [...]

Behind South Laurel (oil on masonite)

In checking out the artists’ sites for the show Side Streets opening tonight at the new Glave Kocen Gallery, I found these great location paintings by Melissa Burgess.

4 more “limited edition” Byrd House Markets for 2007

A message from Karen Atkinson, Market Manager of the Byrd House Market: Hello ByrdHouse Market Supporter! Looking forward to seeing you at the Market on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. There are four (4) other “pick-up” only markets currently scheduled for November 13th, 20th, 27th, and December 11th from 3:30 until 6 PM.

Hollywood in the fall

Check out this great photo of Hollywood Cemetery by *wanderlust*.

parking meeting set for 11/13

As a follow-up to a meeting on April 7, 2007, City staff has completed a draft parking study for the West Cary Street area between Cherry Street and Belvidere Street and is in the process of drafting guidelines for a potential new Zoning District that could be applied in this area. An informal meeting on [...]

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