The quote came from a James River News Hub post. The picture is from the North Bank Trail last week (see snake across the trail?):
“Nobody is ever harmed by any snake on the urban James”
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Moped Stolen From 300 Block of S. Laurel
From the police:
4th Precinct
THEFT OF MOPED
5/10/11 – 5/11/11 11:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
331 S. Laurel St.
A moped locked to a fence was stolen from the residence.
Dominion Riverrock Festival This Friday, Saturday
Look for running, biking, and lots of visitors.
Listen for music.
From the festival website:
Dominion Riverrock is the East Coast’s premier outdoor lifestyle festival, bringing athletes, spectators, musicians, and even dogs to Brown’s Island for a two-day festival against the backdrop of Richmond’s downtown riverfront. The party begins on Friday with performances by Big Gigantic and Perpetual Groove, a 5k mud run, and acrobatic kayak and freestyle bike competitions. Then, join in the fun Saturday in high-adrenaline activities both in and around the river – like the James River Scramble 10k trail run, mountain biking, kayaking, Ultimate Air Dogs and much more. The festival culminates with a performance by Yonder Mountain String Band. New to the event in 2011 are bouldering and Stand Up Paddleboarding. With additional musical performances, food, exhibits and more, Dominion Riverrock is a must-do for people of all ages.
City’s Tree Removal Service
This picture is from this morning on the corner of Spring and S. Laurel Streets. They were about to remove the dead tree beside the truck.
Missing Puppies
This flyer is related to the story of the kidnapped puppies.
Poppa Joe’s Grill
Now Mamma Zu’s, but exact date of photo is unknown.
From the Richmond Counterculture – 1970 – 1990 Facebook photos…
Attempted Burglary At 821 Cafe
Look like more of the same for 821 Cafe, which is a shame, given the great business they are doing.
From this morning’s police report:
4th Precinct
BURGLARY ATTEMPT (COMMERCIAL)
5/8/11– 5/9/11 11:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
825 W. Cary St.
Unknown persons tried to break into the walk-in coolers behind the 821 Café.
They deserve more support, especially as the student crowd lessens for summer vacation.
Fire in Parson’s Row
I heard from a friend that a fire had broken out in one of the Parson’s Row condominiums. For those who are not familiar, these condos were built behind the Parson House, as part of a highly touted preservation project.
This morning I went over there to survey the damage. It looks like it was in the back of the 605-H unit. The front looks ok, but the back of the residence that faces Belvidere Street does not.
The unconfirmed rumor on the street is that this was caused by a careless cigarette. If true, this is disturbing given other fires in the neighborhood. If you need even more reasons to quit smoking, I can offer a few.
Rifle Volleys In Hollywood Cemetery on Saturday
From Hollywood Cemetery:
The Stuart-Mosby Historical Society will hold a memorial service for General JEB Stuart at his gravesite in Hollywod Cemetery on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
The service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and end between noon and 12:30 p.m.
There will be rifle volleys fired as a part of the service.
Accidentally shot, 1864
From The Daily Dispatch: May 9, 1864:
Accidentally shot.
–A gentleman from Oregon Hill, while assembling for militia drill Friday afternoon, accidentally lost his hold upon the musket which he was carrying, when it fell with the butt to the ground, the force of which discharged its contents, inflicting a serious wound in his arm. For the time being he is disqualified for service.