From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
TAMPERING WITH AUTO
7XX S LAUREL ST
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
ANNOYING PHONE CALLS
8XX CHINA ST
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
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
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.
The unveiling, with Councilperson Agelasto officiating…
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
Photo courtesy of William Pickett
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.
Action packed weekend with multi-neighborhood yard sales AND The Friends of The Richmond Public Library Book Sale.
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:
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)