Residents and visitors are wondering when the intersection at Cumberland and Harrison will reopen, after water main repairs. News reports last mentioned it should be open on Feb. 2, but here we are three days later…
Following this traffic headache, there is likely even more support for the Idlewood roundabout project.
From VCU announcement:
Virginia Commonwealth University will conduct a full test of its emergency communication systems, including 10 sirens throughout the Monroe Park and MCV campuses, at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The full test will include the sirens along with text messages, Alertus boxes, mass email, digital signs, social media and VCU website information – all part of a multichannel system for communicating emergency information to VCU students, faculty, staff, visitors and the community.
VCU remains committed to supporting a wide variety of emergency alert technologies to distribute emergency information in a timely and effective manner. These various technologies help inform the VCU community of the necessary and prudent protective actions in a comprehensive manner.
The following list contains more information about each of these alerting technologies:
Outdoor sirens: In a real emergency, the 10 sirens on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses will sound for four minutes to signal that an immediate, life-threatening emergency has occurred or may be imminent. The purpose of the siren is to alert people outside of campus buildings to immediately seek secure shelter and to receive additional information. No all-clear siren is utilized during tests, but one would sound in an actual emergency.
Text Messages: These messages are short, protective action statements that will contain a link to http://alert.vcu.edu/, where additional information is located. Parents and community members may sign up for VCU’s text message alert system at http://alert.vcu.edu/signup/ to receive information about campus emergencies and cancellations.
Alertus: These small yellow devices are strategically installed in classrooms, residence halls and other high traffic areas throughout campus. They are designed to provide an auditory and visual alert when a threat has occurred or is imminent. Much like text messages, a protective action statement will scroll on the screen during the threatening event.
Mass Email: All VCU email account holders will receive an email containing the safety recommendations related to the event.
Social Media: Alerting information will be posted to the @VCUNews Twitter account and the VCU Facebook page.
Digital Signage: Digital displays are located throughout campus with a particular focus in high traffic areas. These signs will display the emergency alert and reference information that is posted to Alertus boxes and text messaging.
After the semester test, monthly checks of the siren system are conducted at noon on the first Wednesday of each month consisting of a one-minute steady wail that also recharges the siren batteries.
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From Hollywood Cemetery:
I wanted to let you know that there will be a ceremony this Saturday, 2/7 at 10:00 am until about 11:30 am with cannon fire sometime close to the end. Thanks for letting the folks know there will be boom booms.
Take care and stay warm.
Mabel
A neighbor took this photo yesterday evening.
This poor guy has been trying to get around this corner for 45 minutes. I don’t see how he can without demolishing the hydrant. Lucky he had a rider guiding him. This is Cherry and Idlewood. I don’t think these streets were designed to accommodate 18 wheelers…
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
Ms. Darlene Mallory, Support Services Manager for Richmond Department of Public Works, will be presenting new information on Richmond Recycles Program at Councilperson Agelasto’s meeting tomorrow evening.
The RVA Environmental Film Festival continues this evening with a program at University of Richmond. Tomorrow evening, it will be at Henrico’s Tuckahoe Library. Richmond Had Rails will be there at 5 pm. Thursday evening will be at the VCU Grace Street Theater.
Laurel Street neighbor Greta Brinkman makes picture frames from interesting wood that she salvages.
“Bizarro Shed” 5 x 18 made out of a 1900 Oregon Hill shed. Now available on Etsy!
Tonight at the downstairs auditorium at Main Branch Richmond Public Library:
All Films are FREE and open to the public!
6:30 PM Speaker: Alicia Zatcoff – Sustainability Manager for the City of Richmond
7:10 PM Richmond2015 video preview
7:30 PM With My Own Two Wheels (44 minutes)
For more information on the festival, which continues all week…
http://rvaenvironmentalfilmfestival.com/
Took part in the Shiver in The River cleanup this morning. Started by myself picking up the smaller bits of plastic and cigarette butts on 5th Street and near Tredegar but gradually worked over to the riverfront between Tredegar and Lee Bridge with some likeminded folks. Other groups of volunteers worked on other parts of the riverfront area.
It was a beautiful day for it and there were plenty of birds enjoying the sun and river.
Some were able to find sponsorship for jumping in the river after the cleanup was over.
Our dedicated Councilperson Parker Agelasto was there, as well as members of RVA Clean Sweep. (They have an upcoming cleanup for the Randolph neighborhood scheduled, for those inclined.)
Overall, a good first annual event and congratulations to Keep Virginia Beautiful for hosting it. Maybe Oregon Hill can sponsor a team for it next year. In the meantime, it looks like VCU’s Paint The Town Green event is scheduled for April 18th. If folks would like to volunteer for it and other neighborhood cleanups, please contact Cherry Street resident Jimmy Blackford at prairiegates at hotmail.com or (804) 335-5808.
From the announcement:
St. Andrew’s is holding its First Friends and Family Day to let you, our friends, family, and neighbors, know how important you are to us. Please join us for morning worship and/or lunch; we’d welcome the opportunity to share the day with you.
February 1, 2015
Morning Worship: 11:00 am
St. Andrew’s Episcopal ChurchLunch: 12:30 pm
Baldwin Hall, St. Andrew’s School
From earlier today:
Another photo courtesy of Pine Street neighbor Stephanie Harrington:
Sorry for the late notice, but a reminder that there is a 5th District meeting about schools tomorrow morning-
5th District School Board Member Mamie Taylor is hosting a meeting tomorrow, Saturday January 31st from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at 2nd Baptist Church, 1400 Idlewood Avenue. Mrs. Taylor plans to discuss the proposed Richmond Public Schools Budget, the proposed bell schedule and the Superintendent’s proposed Academic Enhancement Plan. Light Breakfast will be served.