Stealing from Dogtown Dish’s FaceBook feed for this ‘Throwback Thursday’ post:
Tredegar Ironworks During World War I, Richmond, VA. Date: Circa 1914-1918. “An interior photograph of the machine shop at the Tredegar ironworks shows production taking place during World War I. Though by late in the nineteenth century Tredegar had lost its position as one of the premier southern industrial enterprises, the company survived as a manufacturing entity into the 1980s.” Credit: Encyclopedia Virginia
From email announcement:
Dear Neighbors
Oregon Hill has been hit in the past by Hurricanes. Our soil is now saturated from the Summer’s record rainfall. If you live and park near a big tree or drive a ragtop or have a motorbike, you might consider taking VCU up on their offer.
VCU Parking and Transportation will provide free parking for the Richmond community in several of its Monroe Park Campus parking decks in preparation for Hurricane Florence.
Members of the community who need a sheltered parking option for their vehicles may use one of the following VCU parking locations on a first-come, first-served basis, from Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 a.m. until Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 a.m.:
Henry Street Deck – East
201 N. Henry StreetHenry Street Deck – West
200 N. Henry StreetJefferson Street Deck
100 S. Jefferson StreetLaurel Street Deck
805 W. Grace StreetWest Cary Street Deck
1201 W. Cary StreetWest Main Street Deck
801 W. Main Street
Fire personnel were called to 600 block of S. Laurel around 1:15 am last night. According to reports a electrical outlet had burst into flame, but no larger conflagration and no injuries reported. The house electrical and frame was inspected for any further problems. A neighbor reported that a Dominion truck had been doing work earlier in the afternoon in the back alley, but no word on any connection between that and the fire. Neighborhood thanks to Richmond emergency crews. If nothing else, this serves as a good reminder to check the batteries on smoke detectors.
Before Hurricane Florence’s rain…
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- this may be more important than usual, depending on the hurricane.
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.
And…
The RVA Clean City Commission E-Cycle Day Event scheduled for Saturday, September 15 at 6807
Midlothian Turnpike has been postponed due to the storm.
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
ALL OTHER LARCENY
6XX ALBEMARLE ST
Sep 9, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentAGGRAVATED ASSAULT
6XX CHINA ST
Sep 9, 2018 at 12:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentHIT AND RUN
3XX S LAUREL ST
Sep 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentTHEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6XX CUMBERLAND ST
Sep 7, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Appetizers from the amazing L’Opossum– (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
AN EBULLIENT BOWL OF BOUILLABAISSE
FRENCH ONION DIP GRATINÉ WITH PECAN-CURRANT RYE BREAD
CHARRED & CHILLED CHINESE 5-SPICE SLICES OF VENISON
VEGAN ORGY ON TEXAS BEACH
And of course, a delicious dessert (already nibbled on):
SWASHBUCKLING BUNDT PIRATE DRENCHED IN HOT BUTTERED RUM
More good news, from RVA Rapid Transit:
The unlimited bus pass program for RPS high school students begins on October 1st! If you’re a parent or guardian of an RPS high school student, and want them to have unlimited bus access to all our City has to offer (at no cost to you!), you’ll need to fill out this permission slip (PDF) and return it to your school’s liaison. If you have any questions about how the program works, you should read this handy FAQ, and if you’ve still got questions, shoot an email to Pass Program Administrator Kendra Norrell (kendra.norrell@ridegrtc.com).
That said, don’t forget the big picture.
Some good news- announcement from District 1 School Board representative, Liz Doerr, on Medium.com:
Richmond, Va. — As the new school year begins, Richmond Public Schools is making moves toward a bright year and an even brighter future thanks to a generous grant from the Community Foundation and a partnership with innovative clean energy company Secure Futures Solar. RVA Solar Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, recently committed the $100,000 award to support a new Sustainability Associate position for RPS, as well as the purchase and installation of energy monitoring systems at selected school sites.
Vinyl Conflict is hosting a show for hardcore punk band photos by Chris Boarts Larson It focuses on bands from RVA and beyond that played in Richmond between 2003-2008.
The opening party is Saturday September 8th from 12-4pm. The exhibit will be up for all of September during regular store hours. Prints will be available for purchase.
Some of us oldsters know Larson’s zine Slug & Lettuce and remember it primarily from the NYC’s ABC-No Rio space, back in the day.