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Doug @dfrsh757.bsky.social · Feb 9
This spreadsheet has email & phone for Richmond Mayor, Comm Attorney, DPW, DPU, Council & their Liaisons, & other City Depts. You can copy/paste the email addresses into an email. Always remember to copy the Liaison when you email your Councilmember!!!
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dfrsh757.bsky.social
This is a cool project to identify the best bicycle routes in Richmond. Join up below to contribute. app.bikestreets.com/va/richmond/...
Milestone! With 20+ riders in a week, Richmond reached City Level 3 on Bike Streets. Every ride counts.
Discover chill Richmond bike routes on the community bike map. Enjoy trails, low-stress bike lanes, and neighborhood streets. Ride anywhere in Richmond!
app.bikestreets.com
August 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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kennyuong.bsky.social
RIP Louisa Gag, a transit planner who dedicated her career to making Boston’s streets safer for cyclists & pedestrians. She was killed while biking to work on July 9, 2026. Street safety improvements shouldn’t be delayed, watered down, or treated as a political inconvenience. Safe streets now!!
July 31, 2026 at 2:10 PM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
Today!!! It’s hot, bring water!
dfrsh757.bsky.social Doug @dfrsh757.bsky.social · Jul 14
Join Breakaway RVA’s July ride! This is a “Revolutionary Ride” visiting places in the city what were key in the lead up to, and during, the Revolutionary War.
tinyurl.com/tjfncsue
BREAKAWAY RVA REVOLUTIONARY RIDE BREAKAWAY RVA Thursday July 16, 2026 @ 6 PM Clark Springs School (1101 Dance St) More Info: https://tinyurl.com/tjfncsue
July 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
Join Breakaway RVA’s July ride! This is a “Revolutionary Ride” visiting places in the city what were key in the lead up to, and during, the Revolutionary War.
tinyurl.com/tjfncsue
BREAKAWAY RVA REVOLUTIONARY RIDE BREAKAWAY RVA Thursday July 16, 2026 @ 6 PM Clark Springs School (1101 Dance St) More Info: https://tinyurl.com/tjfncsue
July 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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momentummag.bsky.social
Ranking Every 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadium by Bike Access.
momentummag.com/ranking-ever...
June 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
In case you missed it, we had to postpone last weeks ride due to weather. We’re trying again this Tuesday June 2. Meet up is 6pm at Clark Springs School. Roll out is 6:15. Come join us!! tinyurl.com/3xfyvxta
Breakaway RVA COMMUNITY GARDENS RIDE COMMUN vegetables BREAKAWAL RVA Tuesday June 2 2026 @ 6PM Clark Springs School (1101 Dance St More Info: https://tinyurl.com/3xfyvxta
May 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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yitgordon.bsky.social
“Nearly 70% of Richmonders support allowing more housing types in the area, such as duplexes, small apartments and condos. 48% of all respondents — including 67% of renters — said high housing costs have made them consider leaving the city.” @karripeifer.bsky.social
Richmond survey shows housing costs are squeezing renters most
A new survey finds unaffordability is pushing many Richmond renters to consider leaving the city.
www.axios.com
May 20, 2026 at 8:14 PM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
Join us on Thurs May 21 for a bike ride to a few of Richmond’s great community gardens. Meet up is 6pm at Clark Springs School. See you there! 🌻
tinyurl.com/3xfyvxta
Breakaway RVA COMMUNITY GARDENS RIDE COMMUN vegetables BREAKAWAY RVA Thursday May 21, 2026 @ 6 PM Clark Springs School (1101 Dance St More Info: https://tinyurl.com/3xfyvxta
May 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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richmonder.org
In first few months, Richmond’s red-light cameras caught 18,137 vehicles
In first few months, Richmond’s red-light cameras caught 18,137 vehicles
Thousands of drivers are getting tickets from the city's new red-light cameras.
www.richmonder.org
May 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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wric.com
74-year-old man hit, killed in Henrico intersection
74-year-old man hit, killed in Henrico intersection
A 74-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a car during a gathering in a Henrico County intersection Friday afternoon.
www.wric.com
May 16, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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pilotonline.com
8-year-old struck by pickup truck while taking out the trash:
8-year-old struck by pickup truck while taking out the trash
www.pilotonline.com
April 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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richmonder.org
In search of more starter homes, some ZAC members think Richmond ought to allow even smaller lots
www.richmonder.org/in-search-of...
In search of more starter homes, some ZAC members think Richmond ought to allow even smaller lots
“We need more starter homes.”
www.richmonder.org
April 29, 2026 at 11:36 AM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
I love when spring hits and my alley turns into a green tunnel
Alley where trees and rose bushes have created a tunnel encircling the sides and top of the alley
April 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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ianstewartcycles.bsky.social
Happening now. Story soon. New bike lane sweeper
April 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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gravelinfluencer.bsky.social
I'd say that this applies to anyone traveling in a car in any city. Being in a car versus walking, riding, or taking transit fundamentally changes how you view a place and your relationship to it. I wish more leaders set this kind of example.

www.npr.org/2026/04/16/n...
Mamdani hasn't had time to really think about all that space he now has, because he spends most of his time at City Hall and around New York City. He tries to keep a semblance of his old life by getting around the city on foot, by bike or train. "If you spend every single day driving around in a tinted window security detail, you will have a very specific view of the city," he said. "You actually meet other New Yorkers and you break out of the bubble that so many have come to expect of politics, where politicians only seem to be spending time with other politicians or the people who donated to make them politicians."
April 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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this is my most strongly held political belief
stuartp.bsky.social stuart @stuartp.bsky.social · Apr 16
the only way to de-nazify a country is take away a lot of cars
April 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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dinfontay.com
Richmond’s $80,000 bike-lane sweeper: nowhere to be seen. Parking enforcement: nonexistent. Biking weather: absolutely perfect.
Bike lane covered in sand in Richmond Va Dangerous intersection as senen from a bike in Richmond VA Car parked in a bike lane in Richmond Va Bike lane covered in sand in Richmond Va
April 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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momentummag.bsky.social
Local Cyclists Fund Their Own Bike Lane Sweeper as City Fails to Maintain Infrastructure.
momentummag.com/bike-lane-sw...
April 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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americanfietser.bsky.social
Watching people buy massive off-road utility vehicles for grocery runs and then have a complete meltdown when the geometry of a standard parking lot doesn't accommodate them is incredible.
April 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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thevalentinebot.bsky.social
ID: PHC0039/-#V.91.42.1366
412 - 414 S. Laurel Street
Date: 3/1957
Artist: Shelton, Edith Keesee; 1898-1989
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35mm color slide of 412 - 414 S. Laurel Street, in the Oregon Hill neighborhood; image shows a two-story frame double house with center chimney; house painted white on left; house on right with "brick" shingles; picket fence in front yard; Richmond, Virginia.
April 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
Got some new niche gear for VCU basketball season
Custom gold Kickers GK jersey with “Belle” as the name on back and the number 8 Black tee with “Respect the Brand” in gold letters. Gold, black, and white UNC-style argyle above and below the text
April 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
Did AI write this
April 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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willweaverrva.bsky.social
15 years ago today, VCU achieved basketball immortality and shocked #1 seed Kansas 71-61 to advance to the Final Four. Jamie Skeen, despite nursing a shoulder injury, had 26 points and 10 rebounds. At #2 in the AP poll, Kansas is the highest ranked team VCU has ever beaten. #LetsGoVCU #MarchMadness
March 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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handle.invalid
334 S Pine St, 23220
Total - $538,000.00
Dwelling - $281,000.00
Land - $257,000.00
Lot Sq Ft - 3625.0
Type - B Mixed Use
Taxable - Yes
Year Built - 1900
Map - https://www.google.com/maps/place/334+S+Pine+St+RICHMOND+VA+23220
March 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM
dfrsh757.bsky.social
Much of Ellwood/Main St is attractive, gentle density like this but most people don’t know that because Main is basically a multi lane highway
handle.invalid every lot rva @handle.invalid · Mar 25
3009 Ellwood Ave, 23113
Total - $525,000.00
Dwelling - $305,000.00
Land - $220,000.00
Lot Sq Ft - 3795.0
Type - R Four Family Blt-As
Taxable - Yes
Year Built - 1926
Map - https://www.google.com/maps/place/3009+Ellwood+Ave+RICHMOND+VA+23113
March 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM