Unfortunately, I took too long to make my way over to the annual Friends of Hollywood Cemetery picnic and only saw people as they were leaving…it sounds like it was a successful event though.
I did catch stealthy Mr. Banana nearby on Albemarle Street…
This morning Libertarians gathered in Monroe Park to rally for their Presidential candidate, Gary Johnson. Part of the reason for it was to also protest his exclusion from the upcoming Presidential debates. As the rally gained steam, some of them marched around the perimeter of the park holding signs and passing out campaign literature.
At one point a group met up with a wedding party near the churches.
There was also what I think was a “Spirit Walk” by VCU students, complete with VCU police escort.
Police said in an alert to students sent at 1:05 a.m. that the man saw two unknown men allegedly trespassing on private property and approached them when he was punched in the eye by one of the men, then struck in the face by the other. The two assailants left the scene in an unknown direction.
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
9XX IDLEWOOD AVE
Sep 14, 2016 at 12:48 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentTHEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
11XX IDLEWOOD AVE
Sep 13, 2016 at 9:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
From National Park Service press release:
RICHMOND, Va. – This fall, park rangers from Richmond National Battlefield Park invite the public to enjoy a heaping helping of history while being active outdoors. Through the park’s Half-Day Hikes series, visitors can explore a variety of historical topics at the dates and locations listed below – all while enjoying the great outdoors! All programs are free and do not require registration.
September 17 – Richmond in Photographs (3-4 hours). Over 300 photographs were taken in Richmond in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. This walking tour will focus exclusively on these images of a vanished landscape, providing participants a unique “then and now” opportunity to view the city. Ranger Mike Gorman is an expert in Richmond’s Civil War photographs and will lead the tour. Expect extensive uphill and downhill walking; visitors are advised to wear comfortable footwear, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Tour begins at Tredegar Visitor Center (470 Tredegar Street, Richmond) at 12:30 p.m.
Throwback Thursday strikes again.
Another photo from Bill Altice: The Chuck Wagon, 1990
Photo courtesy of neighbor Cristina Dominguez Ramirez:
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
Coming up…
The official crime sheets have been quiet for Oregon Hill, but people should still be careful.
Members of a group of about 10 to 12 youths threw rocks at or punched at least five victims and robbed one victim of a cell phone, police said.
Officers and a K-9 unit responded to the scene about 9 a.m. and tried to locate the suspects, who are believed to be between 14 and 18 years old. Police think the group left Belle Isle by walking over the dry rocks toward Riverside Drive.
Note: I am seeing a police blotter that reports this assault as having happened yesterday, Sunday.