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I feel like this went up less than 24 hours ago. Is it a flock camera? It’s on Westwood at W. Laburnum.

Our very friendly boy Cosmo got out this am. His tag is on his collar. Please contact if you see him

If you are wondering where your left side exhaust pipe disappeared to, it broke off your pickup around 7:35 this morning as you were rounding the curve on the ramp from 64/95 N to I64 W. It ended up on the right side of the ramp next to the jersey wall.

Looks like they made their way into the cemetery

"... I moved from Atlanta just nine months ago. I lived in a very integrated community and I had delightful friends from all walks of life.  But I don't think that it's going to happen in my neighborhood, because on the way to harming our neighborhood it just simply doesn't make sense.

I think that the people who are falling for this are being scammed, because you're either counting on the price of my house drastically going down - so, thank you for that - or you're counting on the houses being so well above affordability.  And I've participated in affordability project - it does not happen this way.  So, thank you for letting me speak, I am very disappointed, but I think that - I'm hoping very much you'll listen to the comments and there's still opportunity for changing it, right?  Thank you."

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If you haven't yet gotten involved in Code Refresh, please know that people with the beliefs of the person in the clip have been organizing against it.  Don't be left out of the process - make your voice heard.

More information about Code Refresh: https://rva.gov/planning-development-review/code-refresh

Take action to make your desire for housing justice in Richmond known: https://www.homesforallourneighbors.org

I’m new-ish here, so I apologize if this has been raised before. I just want to know whom I should contact to have this corrected, or at least, ensure proper signage is available.

At the intersection of Jefferson Avenue, East Marshall Street, and N 21st Street, there's a dangerous design flaw worth noting. N 21st Street feeds directly into Jefferson Avenue, while East Marshall Street runs nearly parallel alongside it. When the light turns green for drivers traveling east-west on East Marshall Street, the WALK signal simultaneously activates for pedestrians crossing Jefferson Avenue north-south.

The problem lies in what happens next. Drivers on East Marshall Street have two options: continue straight heading east, or veer slightly left onto Jefferson Avenue — directly into the crosswalk where pedestrians are already given the signal to walk. This split has put my senior dogs and me in danger on multiple occasions, as drivers making that left turn onto Jefferson Avenue don't always yield to pedestrians who have the right of way.

Is there a way for the city to correct this? It seems kind of dangerous for the pedestrian, especially in light of the deaths we had the last few months.

Please sign and share this petition to limit screen time at CCPS. From the link:

Dear Dr. John Murray and School Board Members,

We are writing to urge Chesterfield County Schools to take bold action on the growing crisis of excessive screen time in our schools.

Research from Common Sense Media found that teens spend an average of nearly nine hours per day using entertainment media outside of schoolwork, while tweens average about six hours. Rather than counterbalancing this trend, many districts have unintentionally compounded it through unchecked use of classroom devices, 1:1 device programs, and EdTech platforms with little accountability. The American Academy of Pediatrics has linked excessive screen time to vision problems, anxiety, depression, addictive behavior, reduced attention span, and lower academic achievement. This is not a future risk. It is happening to our children now.

We were encouraged to see Los Angeles Unified School District -- the second-largest school district in the nation -- pass a landmark resolution in early 2026 committing to a formal Screen Time Policy with specific, enforceable limits. LAUSD's leadership demonstrates that districts of any size can take meaningful action. We are asking Chesterfield County Schools to follow their example.

Our Requests

We urge Chesterfield County Schools to adopt a comprehensive screen time policy that includes the following:

1. Eliminate devices for the youngest students. Remove digital devices from early education through 2nd grade classrooms, except where required for mandated assessments. Children at this stage of development need hands-on, in-person learning experiences above all else.

2. Set specific, enforceable screen time limits by grade level. Establish clear daily and weekly maximums for student screen use on district devices, with less screen time for younger students. Screen time should be prioritized only when it provides educational value that cannot be replicated offline.

3. Reduce 1:1 device programs in elementary school. Transition to shared laptop carts and computer labs for grades 3-5. Research on 1:1 device programs in elementary school has produced mixed results, while concerns continue to grow about excessive cumulative screen exposure for young children.

4. Block non-educational platforms on district devices. Prohibit student access to YouTube, social media, and non-instructional gaming platforms like Roblox during the school day. Teachers may retain the ability to use appropriate video content for instruction, but unrestricted or unsupervised student access creates unnecessary distractions and risks.

5. Ban device use during unstructured time. Prohibit device use during passing periods, lunch, and recess for elementary and middle school students. These moments of unstructured time are critical for social development and should not be dominated by screens.

6. Provide parents with transparency and meaningful opt-out rights. Share weekly reports on children's screen activity on district devices. Allow families to opt out of specific EdTech programs -- not just blanket consent forms -- and ensure alternative learning methods are always available.

7. Encourage paper, physical textbooks, and off-screen homework. Many studies have found stronger comprehension and retention with print materials, and research from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has raised concerns about screen-based reading for young children and its association with weaker language and literacy outcomes. Policies should actively encourage analog alternatives, especially for homework at the elementary and middle school level.

8. Evaluate all EdTech contracts for educational value and student data privacy. Require independent review of EdTech products. Do not rely solely on vendor-supplied research. Ensure student data is protected and that contracts include accountability mechanisms.

A growing body of research and public concern points to the need for more intentional technology use in schools. LAUSD has shown it can be done. We respectfully urge Chesterfield County Schools to act now to protect the health, development, and academic success of our children.

Sincerely, 
The undersigned

https://www.fournorms.com/campaigns/petition-for-intentional-technology-use-in-chesterfield-county-schools?fbclid=IwY2xjawR6jN9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR6zqy7-hZDDPV9k0YNAWCCom5y_mlVr2xPErZKul7JcYLViuTbvlCwxs-jmyg_aem__6c-5OrHENMtl0-X932ytQ