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2 Serious Crimes To Report

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Please inform your community of the crimes listed below. They are still under investigation and I will update you with further information as I receive it. Please ask anyone with any information on these crimes or any others to call the Police (nonemergency, 804 646 5100).

At approximately 4:00 am this morning a female reported that a black male entered her home in the 300 block of S. Laurel. Victim states that she was taken outside and raped in the alley. There was no weapon involved. Case is still under investigation and details are unclear at this time. I will update you as soon as I get any further information.

At approximately 8:30 last night 2 females reported that they were walking in the 100 block of S. Cherry when they were approached by 2 black females. One of the suspects displayed a black revolver and demanded money and cell phones. Suspects got $47 and a cell phone. No one was injured. No further details at this time.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Lt. Lisa Drew

Pack it in…Pack it out…

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From City Parks & Rec release:

Belle Isle users asked not to litter while service bridge is closed

Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities would like for individuals who use Belle Isle to be careful not to litter and to carry their own trash off the island while the park’s service bridge is closed for repair.
The vehicular service bridge located on the south side of the island was closed for repair following a safety inspection on January 12 that revealed cracks in the welded connections, which compromise the safety of the bridge.
This bridge was built in the early 1990’s primarily to provide access to the island by park maintenance and emergency vehicles. This bridge is NOT the suspension bridge used by pedestrians on the north side of the island, nor the footbridge that crosses the railroad on the south side of the island, which both remain open.
Closure of the service bridge currently eliminates vehicular access to the island and hampers the park staff’s ability to remove garbage.
Repairs to the bridge are expected to take eight to ten weeks, during which time the bridge will remain closed.

My personal plea: Please don’t bring glass bottles to the riverfront.

No Alternatives?

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Remember when VCU told Oregon Hill, the city, and the state that there was no alternative to demolishing the historic stables and encroaching further into the neighborhood in order to build the massive student recreational center? Now they just happen to buy most of a city block less than a year later from starting the rec center construction?

The VCU Real Estate Foundation purchased the former Ukrop’s store and parking lot at Grace and Harrison streets for more than four times what a previous investor paid in 2002.

Does anyone believe anything the VCU admin says anymore? Will any state legislators listen to citizens who keep asking that VCU and its private Real Estate Foundation be investigated for their continued misrepresentations?

It did not have to be that way and it’s never too late for positive change. And yes, this does matter for the future of the Downtown Master Plan.

Green Building Standards in Richmond

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Written and Submitted by Elizabeth Chaney

The Richmond City Council voted this evening on Resolution 2008 R152, a measure requiring all city construction projects to meet LEED Green Building Rating System’s Silver rating. All but one council member voted “Aye,” the one “No” coming from practicing architect and 1st district (West End) representative, Bruce Tyler.

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Random Food Posts

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The Earthlings Organic Food Coop is still around and had a successful delivery this past Sunday at William Byrd Community House facilities. It is looking for new members.

This Wednesday evening at the Science Museum, the Sierra Club is hosting an open meeting that will feature Anne Darby and Jonah Fogel, with Richmond Area Food System Network, talking about ways to revitalize small farms and farmers, reduce the distance that food travels, and restoring value to fresh foods.

At this month’s Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting on Jan. 27 there will be a brief presentation by Dr. Alan Towne on Emergency Research, which may include some food topics…or epilepsy.

New Donation Info from Books On Wheels

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Books on Wheels is now working with Network for Good in accepting donations.
http://www.networkforgood.org/

This service offers a safe and easy way to make a tax-deductible donation to our organization to ensure that we continue in working to provide our services. Please visit our website at www.bookonwheels.com for more information and a link to the donation page if you are interested in donating, or feel free to pass this email on to others that might be interested.

Again, thank you for all your support along the way!!!
Sincerely,

Shelley Briggs, MSW
Co-founder, Books on Wheels
www.bookonwheels.com