Richmond’s Open High School just ranked 62 in a report of the nation’s best high schools.
The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on more than 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.
Click here for the article.
Rita: What should we drink to?
Phil: I’d like to say a prayer and drink to world peace.
Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
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. More CVWMA information can be found at this link:
https://cvwma.com/cvwma-locations/richmond/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
In other news…
Save the date for the City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day!
WHO: The Department of Public Works, The Clean City Commission, and The Department of Public Utilities
WHAT: Richmond E-Cycle Day – More than Electronics!
For Richmond Residents, no business or commercial items accepted
WHEN: Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 1710 Robin Hood Road (23220) northeast corner of Robin Hood Road and Arthur Ashe Boulevard
BACKGROUND: The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day event offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper, household hazardous waste items and electronics to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams and rivers.
This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required.
Please note, this is a drive-thru event. Volunteers will remove items from the cars.
Paper Document Shredding
Up to five (5) boxes of documents
Be sure to remove all binders, staples, and clips
Electronics (various fees apply)
Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and all phones
Televisions, computer monitors and printers
Other used electronic equipment (almost anything with a plug – see the online list for clarification, use the link below)
Get the list of fees and the full list of electronics to recycle
Go to www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission
Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW)
Oil-based Paint
Bug spray, pesticides, rodent poison, and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
Latex and water-based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up.
For more information on recycling or the event, please visit www.rva.gov/public-works/clean-city-commission or email AskPublicWorks@rva.gov
With students coming back to Richmond universities, and with student government associations meeting again, it is worth noting that no Richmond university student government association (SGA) has claimed the previously announced $1,000 prize.
Just to refresh memories, in 2022, I, Scott Burger, pledged to reward whichever Richmond university student government is the first among Richmond university student governments to conduct a campus wide election of student government officers using ranked choice voting and incorporate ranked choice voting into its constitution/bylaws with a $1,000 prize.
(Please refer to the notes on the original post-
https://www.oregonhill.net/2022/11/16/1000-rcv-prize-for-a-richmond-university/)
In the last three years, this city, state, and country has seen some remarkably close elections, a few vote recounts, and much concern about voting and elections in general. Sadly, despite RCV progress elsewhere, and so much overall local change in general, Richmond politics is still languishing on its hotbed of apathy. It does not help that local media, including the college newspapers and media, have ignored this contest altogether, refusing to even mention it.
Some have suggested that I should just endow money directly to a university administration or department (as if I trust them to spend the money well!) or, completely ignoring the simple, grassroots approach to this promotion of RCV, should use the money instead to fund research or ‘a study’. As if there has not already been enough studies! Over 100 colleges and universities in the United States use ranked-choice voting (RCV) for student government elections. RCV is used at George Mason University, James Madison University, University of Virginia, and Washington and Lee.
I will state again that while I don’t think money should equal speech (I support www.MoveToAmend.org), for this contest, I am willing to make an exception.
I thought about doubling the prize amount, but between Trump’s tariffs and job threats from AI threatening the economy, I am not going to do that. I have decided to split the difference. I will increase my prize pool by $500. So, among the eligible Richmond university student governments, University of Richmond SGA, Virginia Commonwealth University SGA, or Virginia Union University SGA, the first SGA who satisfies the contest to my satisfaction will get $1,000. And now, the second one to do so will get $500. If there is not a second one within a year, the first winner will be rewarded the $500 in addition to the $1,000. Again, pay attention to the original caveats.
Remember, this city, state, and country need young people to lead. With emboldened fascism growing, we need to keep pushing for true democratic reforms that empower voters.
Bill Draper is having fun sharing his hobby and helping Hollywood Cemetery at the same time!
From post:
Rise and Click! Join our upcoming photography workshops and discover the magic behind your favorite Hollywood Cemetery photos!
Follow along with Richmond’s celebrated photographer, Bill Draper Photography, and see what goes into capturing excellent outdoor photography. Enjoy the sunrise, discover wildlife, and capture the best landscapes from around the grounds, while learning from one of the best.
Sunday, August 24 @ 6:00 AM
Sunday, September 28 @ 6:30 AM
Sunday, October 19 @ 6:45 AMLearn more and RSVP at www.hollywoodcemetery.org/visit/events
These new City signs have been put up and residents and visitors are debating their effectiveness and enforceability, but hoping they will help the neighborhood weather the corporate amphitheater traffic.
Oregon Hill Community Night: This Friday, August 8, at 7:30 pm in Pleasants Park: We Bought a Zoo. Pine Street will bring everything else: Grilled Hotdogs, sides, desserts, and beverages.
Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
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. More CVWMA information can be found at this link:
https://cvwma.com/cvwma-locations/richmond/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
…and then, suddenly this week, there are curb cuts!
Yesterday’s evening storm took out some branches and young trees in the neighborhood.
