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Archive for July 2009
Peace Activist Cindy Sheehan Visits Oregon Hill
Noted peace activist Cindy Sheehan stopped in Richmond last night and was the guest of honor at an informal potluck dinner held in the residence of Oregon Hill resident and local activist Rain Burroughs.
Anniversary of Streetcar Bombing
The Tuesday, July 14, 1903 edition of the Times Dispatch reports of ‘torpedoes’ going off under a streetcar on Laurel Street during the tense times of a labor strike. It sort of puts the previous post in perspective…I have been fascinated by the now-online archives of Richmond newspapers. Most of the stories I have read [...]
So Next July 4th…
…the police will be ready! News Release Richmond Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit Receives $1.1 Million Dollar Grant July 9, 2009 This week, the Department of Criminal Justice Services notified the Department that its EOD Unit will receive $1,176,300 in federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security. “This will enhance our operational capacity with equipment [...]
New Residential Construction on Cherry Street
As referenced in previous comments, Gamino is moving ahead with Phase 2 on the 500 block of S. Cherry Street. Here are some pictures of new foundations and Phase 1:
The James and Me, Streaming the James Video Contest
What does the James River mean to you? What is your special connection with the river and how can we help protect it for the future? Put your answer in a 20 second video and you could win $750 in the James River Association’s new The JAMES and ME Video Contest.
Sector 413 Police June Newsletter
Click here to get to the PDF of the newsletter. Some excerpts: During the month of June 2009, Sector 413 experienced an overall increase of crime by 7% as compared to June of 2008. … There were 5 robberies to individuals in Sector 413 during June 2009. Two of these occurred in Oregon Hill. … [...]
The Spigot Is Turning…
I am very glad to hear from Richmond Water Utility officials that, according to initial estimates, VCU will pay for 2,356 ERUs resulting in an annual stormwater utility charge of approximately $106,000. I am told this involves 185 parcels. This is a lot better than nothing, which is what I was initially lead to believe [...]
Wall O’ Keys at Fine Foods
Recognize any? These were left or found in parking lot. I did not see any No. 4′s.
