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Canal Bridge Plans

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A summary of the current status for a new canal bridge from City of Richmond’s Parks & Recreation Department:

The plans for the Northbank Trail Bridge have been approved by the Planning Commission and CAR. Work, after final approval by VDOT to proceed (which is a requirement) is hoped to commence later this summer.

However, before we can begin we will have to solve an issue with ADA accessibility. The bridge itself is accessible. However, most of the trails leading to and from it are not.

We have met with VDOT and DPW and are working to correct this. Once we get final approval on this from VDOT, we will bid the work out and begin construction.

Regarding questions that have posed about the funding, we are not in any danger of losing it. We have been assured by VDOT of this. In fact, we have been encouraged to seek additional funding for the downside portion of the trail to Tredegar Street by VDOT. This yet to be determined, but informally they are supportive of this work.

Police Seek Suspects In N.Pine Street Robbery

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Note: 100 block of N. Pine is not really in Oregon Hill, but north of Monroe Park.

Police report:

Fourth Precinct investigators need the public’s help to identify four people of interest in connection with a violent robbery of a 60-year-old woman Wednesday afternoon.

The three males and one female being sought are pictured in the below photos.

The victim was walking in the 100 block of Pine Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday when two males pushed her to the ground and yanked off her purse.

The two males were last seen getting into a dark SUV, possibly a black Chevy Tahoe or black Yukon, and driving away.

The first suspect is described as a Latino male in his 20’s, weighing about 180 pounds, approximately 6’0” with short hair and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a navy blue shirt, tan shorts and tennis shoes.

The second suspect is described as a Latino male, age 20 to 21, approximately 5’9,” and weighing between 165 and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt.

If anyone has any information to identify these individuals, please call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or Detective A. Sleem at 646-2925.

Chefs 4 Kids

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Richmond.com has a recent story on the William Byrd Community House’s Chefs 4 Kids program.

Chefs R 4 Kids, a cooking class for young children and their families, is a partnership between the William Byrd Community Class and Women Chefs and Restaurateurs aimed at empowering kids to cook and encouraging families to make healthy choices.

“It’s easier to talk about nutrition in a relaxed setting, with food, rather than a lecture,” Ellie Basch, head chef at Savor Café in Manchester, said.

During the class, the kitchen atmosphere was kinetic as mother and child pairs chopped basil, garlic and potatoes, while Schmidt supervised. Basch manned a station at the stove with Raquel, a participant with culinary aspirations.

“I like when we make the food; it smells good!” Raquel said. “I want to learn more recipes, hopefully I’ll get to do them one day when I’m a chef.”

Lost Dog Named Gypsy

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Last night, a dog escaped from owner’s house on Laurel Street. She is an older Jack Russell Terrior, answers to the name of Gypsy. She can be nervous/shy around new people, especially men. She is wearing tags with her name and owner’s phone number.