Photo submitted by Among the Ruin.
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
We’re excited to announce the Top 5 photos in our photo contest! We think these 5 photos best represent the historical beauty of Hollywood Cemetery. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Now it’s time to vote! To vote, simply “like” the picture (ed.’s note: On Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page) you think should win. Tell your family and friends to vote as well! Voting will be open until 11:59pm, Wednesday, July 23rd.
Photo by Andrew Phinney
I have been asked to help promote this upcoming event:
From Style listing:
The Defenders of Freedom and Justice and Equality show the award-winning, 40-minute documentary, “Meet Me in the Bottom: the Struggle to Reclaim Richmond’s African Burial Ground,” on Wednesday, July 16, at William Byrd Community House. Directed by Shawn Utsey, the film chronicles the contentious fight between community activists, VCU and Gov. Bob McDonnell for control of the land. (He signed a bill to transfer the property from VCU to the city of Richmond in 2011.) The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by discussion. Free, with donations accepted.
Tonight at William Byrd Community House.
From the FaceBook event page:
Hmmm man what’s happening on July 15th? Probably nothin that great…nothin cool happens on Tuesdays. WAIT RIGHT THERE!
Didn’t you hear?! Weird Al has a new album coming out that day!
So what we’re doing is having a little party just to listen to it! We’ll start this party with an hour or so of comedy and then get right into eating mozzarella sticks and drinking beer while the smooth sounds of Mr. Yankovic’s voice carries us away from our troubled past.
Join us!
Sign up at 8
Show at 9
From Richmond Police Department:
7/11/14 – 7/12/14 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
500 block of South Pine Street
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items.
On the City Council agenda for July 14th is a proposed 16 story tower on Pear Street proposed by felon Louis Salomonsky and his business partners. The city’s Master Plan, developed with thousands of volunteer hours, insists that the city’s views be protected, and certainly a 16 story tower would block the view of the river from Church Hill.
The Historic Richmond Foundation sent a disturbing letter suggesting that an “iconic” building is needed at that location.
Well, here is the type of “iconic” building at 709 W. Cary that Salomonsky and his business partners threw up in the Oregon Hill Historic District.
In the wake of the Lynchburg explosion, more people are looking at maps.
http://portlandtribune.com/sl/226325-88900-map-pinpoints-route-of-oil-trains-through-region
A couple of comments-
While I am concerned about train derailments, I am not freaking out because of this map. And in the event of a spill or explosion, I would hope the slope of Oregon Hill would protect the neighborhood from the worst of it. As it is, I am much more immediately concerned about resulting river pollution. This may or may not be scaremongering, but it is a subject worth more attention. I understand the James River Association will be sharing more information soon.
From Craigslist ad:
Ibanez Cimar guitar for sale with Epiphone practice amp, 12′ cable, and case included. Asking $85 obo, please e-mail with inquiries. – Mike
From email announcement:
Oregon Hill Movie Night
Friday, July 11
Dusk
Pleasants Park
(Ed. note: I am not sure why this Spanish version of the movie poster image was sent. Pine St. Baptist Hispanic outreach effort? But I suspect the film will be shown in English without subtitles).
Free refreshments served: hot dogs, chips, and beverage