Looks like this Belvidere mural is just getting underway in time for the big race.
Scene from ‘Welcome Back’ Cookout Yesterday
Despite emergencies, the ‘Welcome Back’ cookout went on in Pleasants Park. This photo was take as it was winding down- I understand there were a lot more people there earlier.
Richmond Hostel Grand Opening On Sept. 10
A lot of Oregon Hill neighbors and former neighbors have supported this effort over the years and now it is coming to fruition- right across 2nd Street from the Main Street Library:
Fire at St. Andrew’ School
From NBC12:
Crews tell us they responded to St. Andrew’s School, located at 227 South Cherry Street, around 4:46 p.m Sunday after being contacted by construction workers. They say initial reports are that an air conditioning unit on the third floor caught fire.
The fire was marked under control around 5:05 p.m. A cause is under investigation.
A building inspector will help determine the condition of the building. It’s unclear if classes could be impacted. The school has been undergoing renovations all summer.
Also, there was a ‘suspicious package’ down on Tredegar Street near the Civil War Museum. Police had closed off the road as a precaution while it was being investigated.
Larceny on Albemarle Street
From RAIDSonline.com:
ALL OTHER LARCENY
6XX ALBEMARLE ST
Aug 28, 2015 at 1:50 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Yard Sale Tomorrow
Linden Street Hit and Run
From RAIDSonline.com:
HIT AND RUN
2XX S LINDEN ST
Aug 27, 2015 at 9:00 am
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
Cheats Movement On New Mural
The Cheat Movement blog, “The Intersection of Hip Hop Culture & Community”, has a post on a new mural behind Bunnyhop Bicycle Shop. It includes commentary from a number of friends. Sample:
“The mural is MAJOR. Nick has been representing Richmond for a long time and for Richmond to return the favor with a mural is dope. He earned it.” NameBrand
“House of Happiness”
For “Throwback Thursday”, can anyone give more info on this postcard/photo? It was supposedly taken in Oregon Hill and this copy is from VCU’s Digital Collection.






