From raidsonline.com:
HIT AND RUN
1XX S LAUREL ST
Aug 12, 2014 at 8:00 amData provided by Richmond Police Department
Hit and Run On S. Laurel Street
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VCU Students Arrive (Note Traffic Restrictions)
From VCU press release:
RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 13, 2014) – Virginia Commonwealth University’s incoming freshman class will begin to arrive on campus this weekend and move into student residence halls as the university launches its annual Welcome Week schedule of activities.
Reuban Rodriguez, Ed.D., associate vice provost and dean of student affairs at VCU, will be available for media interviews about move-in days and the opening of the academic year from 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, in front of Brandt Hall, at the corner of Laurel and Franklin streets.
VCU will enroll an estimated 31,000 students this fall. This year’s freshman class is expected to be approximately 3,600 students.
About 88 percent of VCU’s freshman class is from Virginia, including 23 percent from Northern Virginia, 20 percent from the Richmond Metro area, 20 percent from north central Virginia and 20 percent from the Tidewater area.
Minority students represent 47 percent of the freshman class, with another 2 percent of the class being international students.
VCU will enroll about 2,200 transfer students, which includes about 1,400 students from the Virginia Community College System.
Freshmen will move in on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day. Traffic congestion is expected in the areas near VCU’s student residence halls on both Saturday and Sunday and nearby street parking will be blocked.
In order to ensure safety and order as students move into residence halls, the following streets will have travel restrictions or will be closed:
· Franklin Street: Traffic will be reduced to one travel lane between Harrison and Belvidere streets
· Main Street: Traffic will be reduced to one travel lane between Belvidere and Laurel streets
· Laurel Street: The street will be closed to through traffic between W. Franklin and W. Grace streets
· Pine Street: The street will be closed to through traffic between W. Cary and W. Main streetsTraffic restrictions and closures will be in effect on Friday, Aug. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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VCU Police to Unveil New Noise Suppression Unit
From VCU press release:
RICHMOND, Virginia (Aug.13, 2014) – The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department is unveiling a new tool to help control noise levels from parties and other events hosted by students living near VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.
This afternoon, VCU Police Chief John Venuti will give local media the first look at the department’s new noise suppression unit. Throughout the academic year, the unit will be used in the neighborhoods surrounding VCU as both a noise deterrent and noise monitor.
The new unit is the department’s way of adding another step in the routine process of handling noise complaints. During the most recent academic year, VCU Police visited 186 residences after receiving complaints about loud parties. VCU Police has a dedicated external relations officer who verifies complaints, educates students on their responsibilities as renters, notifies landlords of ongoing issues and, in some cases, assists landlords with evictions.
“The quality of life for our neighbors has been a high priority for VCU administrators,” Venuti said. “The noise suppression unit shows the community that we are taking every possible step to ensure our students are following laws and the university’s code of conduct.”
An unveiling is scheduled for 2 p.m. today, Aug. 13, at the Compass Plaza on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The plaza is located between Shafer Court Dining Center (801 Cathedral Place) and James Branch Cabell Library (901 Park Ave).
Additional details about this initiative will not be released until the media event this afternoon. Reporters interested in attending should email byersc@vcu.edu.
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5th District Meeting Tonight
From email announcement:
Dear Neighbors:
Please join us tomorrow Wednesday, August 13th for our 5th District Meeting at Randolph Community Center-1415 Grayland Ave. Meeting topics include an update on the Idlewood roundabout project, remarks from City Council President Charles Samuels, back to school updates from Richmond Public Schools administrators and Councilman Agelasto’s legislative updates. We will also be collecting school supplies for needy families within the 5th District, please see the attached flyer for requested items. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Ida Jones
5th District Council Liaison
VCU Welcome Week Events (August 18-23)
From VCU officials:
To: Neighborhood Association Presidents, VCU Liaisons
Greetings,
Please find attached a flier to VCU’s neighbors from the VCU’s Student Commons and Activities. I appreciate your sharing this information with residents.
As you will see, the Monday event at the Cary Street Field (Student Playfair) is from 8-10:30. I inquired about specifics and was told that the event is a huge icebreaker for incoming freshmen to meet other students. It will likely be over closer to 9:30. There will be someone on a microphone and music will be played intermittently. I have been told that any sound associated with all three events will be directed away from residential areas.
If you have any questions leading up to the events, there is an email address and contact number on the flier. VCU Police will be on hand. As a reminder, their non-emergency number is 828-1196.
Finally, we look forward to the community joining VCU on Saturday, August 23 for First Ram Saturday: Food Truck A Palooza!
Thank you.
Rash of Graffiti
From a neighbor:
There was a rash of graffiti around the neighborhood Sunday night. It was found at 710 Holly, corner of China/Cherry, Mamma Zu, and the corner of China/Pine. One of the neighbors filed a police report and the sheriff’s deputy was around taking pictures.
Here’s the police report:
DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE/GRAFFITI
8XX CHINA ST
Aug 10, 2014 at 10:30 amData provided by Richmond Police Department
Moving Sale On Spring Street
From the Craigslist ad:
MOVING SALE IN OREGON HILL (807 Spring St)
Playstation games
Crystal wine glasses
China
Collectable Barbie Dolls still in boxes
Ski equipment
small appliances
Lots of clothes
Nordic track
and much more…dates
saturday 2014-08-09
sunday 2014-08-10start time : 8:00 am
DUI Arrest On 100 Block of S. Laurel
From report:
DUI, ALCOHOL
1XX S LAUREL ST
Aug 7, 2014 at 12:43 pmData provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
“104 year old doors”
From Craigslist ad:
We just did renovated a house from1910 in the Oregon hill district and have 6 original doors with glass door knobs and would like to sell them. They are in good condition
L’opossum Goes Live
New restaurant L’opossum is open in the former Chuckwagon, Hollywood Grill, Pescados China Street, EAT Oregon Hill spot at 626 China Street.
Click here to see the restaurant’s website, which includes a menu.
Some comments I have heard from others so far- and keep in mind that these are from people who have not actually eaten there yet-
“Wow, this place has zing. And the menu has a writer’s flair. Wonder how the food stacks up…”
“I loved David’s food from the Dogwood days and I’m sure he’s only gotten better–very excited to visit.”
“David’s background includes Inn at Little Washington, Helen’s and Dogwood. Food will be amazing.”
“I hate to post something negative but I had high hopes. $24 entrees just guarantees it will fail, pescados closed because it was too expensive for the neighborhood and very few locals went there consistently.”
“I like it that I have to go there to find out what a Polyamorous Hippie Three-Way is.”
“Everything’s better with a side of Schadenfreude.”