All is well now, but earlier, shortly after 2pm this afternoon, “a bit of a smoke scare” beckoned fire and police to 200 block S. Cherry Street.
Also, about 2:45 pm, police were in pursuit of a person on Idlewood in the Randolph neighborhood on foot and by car. Or as the kids described it “the man was dippin’ the police.”
Stolen from front porch at Cumberland and Cherry. It’s a purple Trek with Agees bicycle sticker on lower bar. If you see it please alert police.
From CommunityCrmeMap.com:
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
3XX S CHERRY ST
Jun 25, 2018 at 10:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
4XX S CHERRY ST
Apr 30, 2018 at 9:15 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Taken yesterday afternoon. (Clouds will likely return tomorrow.)
Move those cars….
Other neighbors beat me to this, but many are enjoying the novelty of turning west off S. Cherry onto Idlewood now that it is two-way again and with the new Idlewood Roundabout(!):
IMG_2594 from Scott Burger on Vimeo.
I invites others to suggest a soundtrack for the video, but click here for my favorite.
And just to give a complete experience, here is another video coming off the Expressway:
IMG_2600 from Scott Burger on Vimeo.
It’s something we have waited many years for, so please excuse the giddiness.
Thanks to all the people who made this happen, past and present officials, most notably, Councilperson Parker Agelasto.
In the meantime the City sent out this press release:
In response to recent concerns, it look like Holly Street Playground area will be receiving more attention. Incoming Oregon Hill Neigborhood Association (OHNA) President Todd Woodson has requested a structural assessment from the City on the embankment that supports the playground. He is interested in the possibility of making this area, which is sort of an extension of S. Cherry St, more of a public walking trail than just a utility alley. Other neighbors have suggestions that include repaving the basketball court and establishing a tool lending program. These ideas will probably be discussed at the upcoming OHNA meeting next Tuesday.
This is the 1867 Michie Map showing the ravine that was filled in to make Holly Street playground. Thanks to neighbor Charles Pool for this…
No owner found and the dog is not microchipped. She is currently at RACC if anyone wants to claim her.
From the Craiglist ad:
Covered in fleas, female – chihuahua mix?
Ran out in front of my car on cherry st & idlewood
Beautiful morning. Rain coming Sunday evening.
