Open High School won a 2011 Board of Education Competence to Excellence Award for having met all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and are making progress toward the goals of the Governor and the Board of Education.
Click here for more on that award.
Also, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, a Richmond Public Charter School, has begun accepting elementary student applications for the upcoming 2011-12 school year.
Oregon Hill’s State Senator Donald McEachin is doing great work to push forward a clean energy agenda for Virginia in the current General Assembly session.
Sadly, his bill to limit offshore oil drilling (while promoting offshore wind), SB814, died in committee yesterday. This is particularly galling to those concerned about the undue influence of the fossil fuel corporations and their disasters.
Fortunately, there are other bills to root for. In particular, SB907, also sponsored by McEachin, which is now scheduled to come up (again) in the Senate Commerce and Labor committee next week. SB907 would direct the State Corporation Commission to order utilities to develop an appropriate pricing strategy to incentivize residential customers to reduce their consumption. Inclining block rates (IBR) is just such a strategy and is designed so that the more electricity consumers use, the more they pay, sending a price signal, especially to high-use residential customers, to reduce their consumption.
Does this sound familiar? It should, because it is similar to the municipal water reform that Oregon Hill residents have lobbied for in the recent past. Paying for what you use and rewarding conservation makes the sort of common sense that many citizens want to see on all levels of our government.
From current Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Hancock:
Just sending out a reminder that OHNA has a meeting tonight and adding to the agenda Katie, A VCU grad student, who is working on a project involving parking around the VCU campus. She would like to hear Oregon Hill’s views on the parking situation.
From today’s Richmond Police crime report:
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
1/22/11 5:15 a.m.
500 block of South Laurel Street
A male reported he was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.4th Precinct
DEATH INVESTIGATION
1/22/11 10:00 p.m.
800 block of China Street
A male was found deceased inside the above location. Foul play is not suspect. Medical Examiner’s Office to determine cause of death.
I enjoy posting neighborhood history. This year, I have been concentrating on Civil War-era history. But I am concerned that as the years go by we are losing some of the more recent stuff that precedes the internet.
Case in point, does anyone have more info about a natural food cooperative storefront that used to exist on Pine Street back in the 1980’s? This is not to be confused with the Earthlings’ buying club, which seems to be in hibernation.
I could be wrong, but my understanding is it was in this building, now for rent, at the corner of Pine and Idlewood.
It was good to see people remembering Grace Place.
This photo is from last night around 5:30 p.m.
This is not the first time and this is not the first post on this subject.
Saw this welcome news on Facebook for LitterFreeRVA:
Happy New Year RVA!
Now that that holidays are over, we’re planning our next cleanup for Saturday, January 29th in Oregon Hill. We’re going to meet at noon at W. Cary St. & S. Cherry St. and work our way through the neighborhood. After the cleanup we’re going to meet back at one of the nearby restaurants for a great lunch. We’ll be providing gloves and trash bags, but feel free to bring some water and a snack if you’re interested. Bring your friends and help us beautify Richmond!
Click here for LitterFreeRVA’s web page.
From announcement:
The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond would like to extend to you a special invitation to attend their January program entitled “Interfaith Stories of Religious Persecution: Rising Above Adversity”. It will be held at the VCU Student Commons Richmond Salons on Thursday, January 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
The ICGR considers this to be their hallmark program of the year and are hoping for a sellout crowd!
DISCOVER: How have people of faith been or are persecuted?
EXPLORE: What have we learned from the past that will empower us to prevent future persecution?
Distiniguished panelists for featured faiths:
-Baha’i
-Islam
-Judaism
-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
-SikhismModerated by Isabelle Kinnard Richman, JD, PhD, Vice President for Education, First Freedom Center.
Refreshments will be served.
From Craigslist:
Excellent condition Pioneer car stereo with remote control! MP3/WMA/AAC, SAT radio ready. Flip out CD, changeable display, ready to install.
From City Press release:
For Immediate Release
January 19, 2011
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607Street Closure – South 7th Street
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works
WHAT: Street Closure
WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: South 7th Street between Bragg Street and Tredegar Street
BACKGROUND: The street will be closed during set up of a crane that will install a mechanical room structure at 501 W. 5th St.
