New poem in the Poetry Box- “Forever Light” by Peter LaBerge
Here is a link to Birdfest Magazine’s publishing of the poem-
http://www.birdfeastmagazine.com/twelve/laberge.html
“Forever Light”
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Bee Hive Reported On SeeClickFIx
A few hours ago, a large bee hive in a tree on the 400 block of S. Laurel Street was reported on SeeClick Fix, the City government’s issues site. Hopefully it can be relocated if needed and not destroyed.
Ceremony Photos From Yesterday
The unveiling, with Councilperson Agelasto officiating…
Civil War and Emancipation Day at Tredegar Tomorrow
From the webpage:
This year’s Civil War and Emancipation Day highlights two significant themes in post-War Richmond that have evolved into fundamental components of our modern democracy: voting and education.
Join cultural, historical, and community organizations from Greater Richmond for a day of hands-on activities, performances, historical talks, and a mid-day keynote program.
Admission is free. For more information and a schedule of activities, visit https://acwm.org/richmonds-journey/civil-war-and-emancipation-day.
Participating Organizations:
American Civil War Museum
Black History Museum & Cultural Center
City Dance Theatre, Richmond, VA
East End Cemetery Cleanup & Restoration Project
Groundwork RVA
League of Women Voters Metro Richmond, VA
Library of Virginia
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Richmond Ballet
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond Public Library
Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church (The Mount – Richmond)
Urban Archeology Corps RVA
The Valentine
VCU Department of History
Virtual Curation Laboratory
The Virginia Defender
Virginia Historical Society
VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Virginia State Capitol
Virginia Union University
Venture Richmond
Riverside Park View From 80’s
Photo courtesy of William Pickett
Were You An Earthling?
Doing ‘Throwback Thursday’ a day early. Found some old signs while cleaning out my shed this past weekend (in preparation for this coming weekend’s yard sale). Some older residents may remember participating in the Earthlings Food Coop, which shared local seed/produce and split up truckloads from United Natural Foods.
Eventually the Earthlings dwindled away, but the dream continues with the Richmond Food Coop, which is setting up across the river. They are holding a volunteer interest meeting this evening at 6 pm at Cafe Zata.
Neighborhood Yard Sale AND Library Book Sale
Action packed weekend with multi-neighborhood yard sales AND The Friends of The Richmond Public Library Book Sale.
Fire On 300 Block of S. Laurel
Neighbors have reported a fire breaking out on the 300 block of S. Laurel.
It has spread to multiple houses.
Neighbor UPDATE at 10:03 am:
The fire looks to be contained. All people are safe.
From City’s emergency traffic site:
336 S LAUREL ST RICH / CrossStreet: ALBEMARLE ST ASSIST FIRE DEPARTMENT, TRAFFIC AND/OR CROWD CONTROL. On Scene 9:56 AM
From Times Dispatch:
Richmond fire crews fighting 2-alarm house fire in Oregon Hill
Updated TD article:
Fire damages two homes in Richmond’s Oregon Hill; ‘It looked like the gates of hell’
photo courtesy of Teresa Birchett
Some more photos of RFD in action, from Pine Street neighbor Cristina Ramirez:
You Are Invited! (No Joke)
Please come and celebrate the unveiling of the new OREGON HILL highway marker to commemorate the important history of the Oregon Hill neighborhood!
What: Highway marker dedication ceremony with guest speaker Councilman Parker Agelasto
When: Friday, April 7, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Where: 911 Idlewood Avenue (one block west of St. Andrews School)
Mayor Stoney and The Cloak Of Invisibility
Charismatic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney won this past election partly with strong calls for transparency and involvement, but, only a few months into his reign, there have been rumors that he has been briefly trying on one of his predecessors’ favorite talismans, Richmond City Hall’s Cloak of Invisibility.
Supposedly a leftover from the Lord of the The Rings or the Harry Potter sagas, the Cloak has well-worn history in Richmond politics.
Certainly the Mayor cannot be accused of being absent. He often posts a public schedule and continues to make public appearances. He was at the Church Hill Irish festival last weekend, complete with green shirt. He was interviewed on WRIR not too long ago and he likes to visit schools and inspire children.
Yet City Hall watchdogs point to recent financially oriented incidents like when the proposed budget disappeared for a time, or when a dispute with auditors suddenly ended shortly after it surfaced. Activists wonder about his responses to Monroe Park and Shockoe Bottom concerns.
Of course with Altria, VCU, and Dominion involved, there may be politicks. Citizens should polish their crystal balls and hope Stoney can resist the Cloak’s allure. Remember the powerful and cleansing properties of pure, clear water.