‘Emergency Demonstration’ This Evening In Monroe Park: NO WAR ON IRAN!
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Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting On Tuesday
‘Butterfly Crossing’
Cherry Street may have never looked better.
A lot of times, there are cars lining the Hollywood Cemetery fence, but not this evening.
Looking forward to more flowers on the Parsons Linear Park’s ‘Bee Crossing’.
Storm clouds to the west as viewed from the Overlook.
S. Cherry Street Incident
Police and fire respond to incident at the dead end on 600 block of S. Cherry Street. Photo is from alley from Laurel Street. Sounds like there was a police chase involved. More information forthcoming as details get confirmed.
Vehicle Fire This Morning
06/11/2025 08:07 RFD FIRE E12 # VEHICLE FIRE , CAR OR PICKUP 300-BLK S PINE ST Arrived
06/11/2025 08:07 RPD Precinct 4 413B2 ASSIST FIRE DEPARTMENT , TRAFFIC AND/OR CROWD CONTROL 300-BLK S PINE ST Arrived
Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow Morning
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 recycling news, Virginia Tech researchers have developed a new, recyclable circuit made with a durable polymer called vitrimer.
The hope is that this will eventually lead to keeping more electronics out of landfills.
Picnic In Pleasants Park Sunday
From Rev.Turner:
You’re invited to join Pine Street on Sunday at Pleasants Park, even if you can only attend the picnic. Casual atmosphere · No pressure · All are welcome. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket if you’d like. We’ll sing a little, share a few hopeful words, and enjoy being together under the sky. No expectations. No strings attached. Just a community gathering in the fresh air.
More Congratulations for David Shannon and L’Opossum
There is no dining experience quite like that of chef David Shannon’s L’Opossum. The Richmond restaurant is fantastically over-the-top, from the gilded tabletops to Shannon’s personal collection of art that fills every corner. The French-inspired menu with dishes like Les Excargots à la Ham Biscuit and The Swank Bank, with butter-poached lobster in a “louche yet obscenely rich truffled mornay cream,” as the restaurant describes it, hint at a bit of the Wonka-esque genius of Shannon who nightly presides over the pass, ensuring that each plate is prepared to his exacting standards. From the surroundings to the service, L’Opossum reminds guests that being playful is serious business.
City Leaders Are Again Talking About Relocating Open High
TheRichmonder online news site is reporting that City leaders are (again) discussing relocating Open High School, possibly to the vacant Clark Springs elementary building. No mention of deed restrictions on the Open High (Grace Arents School) building or its future.
Because Open High’s model program works so well (routinely listed as one of the best high schools in the country), the City wants to change it (instead of replicating it).
It’s not enough to build a 7,000+ amphitheater next to the neighborhood, with stages and speakers pointed at the neighborhood and river parks. It’s not enough to change land-use and re-zone the neighborhood against residents’ wishes. City leaders seemed determined to dismantle neighborhood institutions as well. This latest news is only contributing to the feeling that the neighborhood is under attack and that the City leaders care more about developers than anything else, including the views of longterm residents.
“Through The Eyes Of Bill Draper” This Tuesday Evening
Bill Draper grew up in Stratford Hills near Pony Pasture, and spent his youth hopping rocks, fishing, swimming, and canoeing on the James River. Today, his athletic accomplishments continue to reflect his love for the outdoors and for living a healthy lifestyle. He is a veteran member of the Richmond Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, and is often found cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail or kayaking on the James with friends. He has completed several 500-mile bike rides, two 50-mile ultramarathons, and 31 Richmond Marathons, along with numerous others.
After retiring from a forty-year career in healthcare sales and marketing, Bill began carrying his camera on his outdoor adventures and sharing his photographs of the James River trails, birds, animals, and waterways on social media. His unique photo exploration of the James River Park System has been embraced by the Richmond community, including local media, who often feature his photographs.
Bill will be sharing his photography and the stories behind them at Pine Street. Come and be a part of this special evening. Pine Street is located in the historic Oregon Hill Community. There is a parking lot behind the Pine Street Barber Shop.