The Yield sign near Grayland/Idlewood is missing. This is an extremely dangerous intersection even with the yield sign there. This is just east of Harrison Street next to the off ramp for the 195 expressway. There have already been calls to the City and Police about this and it should be fixed soon if not already.
From VCU Alert:
On July 19th, at 01:52 hours, a robbery was reported to the Richmond and VCU Police Departments as having occurred in Monroe Park.
Brief description of how the crime took place: The victim was in Monroe Park playing “Pokemon Go” with a friend when approached by two men. A brief conversation ensued which ended in one of the men grabbing the cell phone from the victim and fleeing eastbound on Main Street. The Richmond Police Department is classifying the crime as a Grand Larceny.
Suspects:
Suspect #1: Dark-skinned male, approximately 6’ tall, wearing a blue shirt, blue pants and a white bandana with a stripe on it.
Suspect #2: Dark-skinned male, approximately 6’ tall, wearing a dark-colored shirt.
Cherry Street neighbor Todd Woodson fired more questions towards City leadership and the Monroe Park Conservancy about broken lighting, police presence, and overall liability for the park. He again asked for an update from the Conservancy on the state of their fundraising for renovation.
In addition, requests have been made from this community news site to 2nd District City Council candidates for statements about their thoughts on Monroe Park and what they would do if elected to Council.
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
According to the rules, landfills will begin capturing and controlling landfill gas emissions at levels that are one-third lower than current requirements, updating 20-year-old standards for existing landfills.
Combined, the final rules are expected to reduce methane emissions by an estimated 334,000 tons a year beginning in 2025—equivalent to reducing 8.2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. EPA estimates the climate benefits of the combined rules at $512 million in 2025 or more than $8 for every dollar spent to comply.
In science news, researchers have found that larval fish exposed to microplastic particles during development displayed changed behaviors and stunted growth which lead to greatly increased mortality rates. The researchers discovered that larval perch that had access to microplastic particles only ate plastic and ignored their natural food source of free-swimming zooplankton.
It looks like more sewer work on S. Laurel Street will temporarily effect water service this week for some residents on the 600 block.
From this photo outside on Linden Street, it looks like a worker in the VCU Cary Street Student Recreational Center has a longstanding joke going on in an office area where a plastic toy snake is perched on a windowsill.
Flyer at W.Cary and Linden:
I missed the peaceful march yesterday that started in Monroe Park, but the editor of this community news site would like to express his support. In a small way, I hope this helps with forgiveness for past neighborhood transgressions.
Update: Percy has been found!
From FaceBook post:
MY CAT PERCY IS LOST I AM OUT IF MY MIND PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR HIM. BLACK LONG HAIR WITH A WHITE TUXEDO SPOT AND A PINK BANDANA HE WILL LET YOU PICK HIM UP CALL ME IF ANYONE NEAR OREGON HILL HAS SEEN HIM 571-414-1700
Update: Percy has been found!
Photo courtesy of Pine Street neighbor Michael Gahan
From RAIDSonline.com:
DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION
4XX S LAUREL ST
Jul 13, 2016 at 8:05 pm
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
Also:
HIT AND RUN
16XX DOWNTOWN EXPY
Jul 13, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentHIT AND RUN
16XX DOWNTOWN EXPY
Jul 13, 2016 at 5:45 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department