Now that more VCU students are back for Fall classes, how may wifi networks do you see on your computer?
Part of the reason I am asking is for interference reasons, and part of it is potential environmental reasons.
I am still calling for FiOS though.
Looks like this mid-day rock music show had a lot of friends attend.
While Oregon Hill residents are glad to see the City working on improving our streets (and clearing up confusion about the process), many have complained that new paving is obliterating any height difference between street and curb. The old stone curbs and remaining brick sidewalks are distinguishing features of the neighborhood.
Its not just about appearance. There are health concerns about what happens when stormwater washes over onto the sidewalks. The new Pescado’s restaurant, when it opens, may have more than seafood-hungry patrons coming through its doors…
These were taken in the early evening as the carnival was winding down.
DOES NOT RUN, but looks pretty cool. Click here for Craisgslist ad.
A.C.O.R.N. sent out a notice about this event for 310 Schafer Street. That building has recent history also.
It’s yet another reminder that Oregon Hill is not alone in having issues with VCU’s Real Estate Foundation.
We are still waiting for that positive step…
According to this article on RVANews, we can expect some Best Friends Day events in Oregon Hill:
Friday, August 21st
11:30am at Vinyl Conflict: Scavenger Hunt
Sign-ups and the official start will take place here.
Vinly Conflict is located at 324 S. Pine Street. There is no charge to take part in the scavenger hunt.
Saturday, August 22nd
11am at Fine Food Parking Lot: Show featuring…
Magrudergrind
Fine Food is located at 700 Idlewood Avenue. This show is free!.
Although there have been some welcome announcements recently about local solar projects, the King of Oregon Hill asks his subjects and other local leaders to do more to utilize distributed rooftop solar energy as an alternative to the grid’s dirty coal power.
“I have lobbied heavily for more solar for a while now. All along, I have encouraged VCU to do solar, including thermal with the new rec center pool project. I have lobbied Richmond Public Schools to renovate Open High with solar as a pilot for future solar schools,” stated Burger. “Furthermore, I have tried to serve as an example, putting solar on top of my palace, and in the process, compelling Dominion Power to improve the micro-grid in the neighborhood.
Now is not the time to let up as the financial and environmental incentives keep increasing. Certainly, solar will not be our sole saving grace, but combined with energy conservation and other renewable energy, it is part of the overall solution to emerging emergencies, including Peak Oil and Climate Change.
Of course I do not expect everyone to be in a place or position to afford full PV solar arrays, but I do hope that everyone will take what steps they can- whether it be solar powering just one room or structure, or attempting solar financing as a third party.
I will also note how this intersects with previous royal edicts on food security. The conversation continues to grow.”
Mocha Bear -2 1/2 year old brownish/tan male ferret with white undercoat missing from Cherry St. house in Richmond Va around Sat night (15th). Small sized, maybe 2 or 3 pounds with a blue dot tattoo on one ear. For more info, click here.
