A Parklet Move, Water Main Breaks, and Poppy the Pygmy Hippo
Cheers RVA!
Today will be sunny with a high of 41 and a low of 20 in the evening. Expect moderate winds with potential gusts of 20+ mph.
the juice:
Mayor Avula has said the “anticipated timeline” for an independent review of the water crisis is around 30 days, from Graham Moomaw at the Richmonder.
Avula addressed City Council Monday evening noting regional civic leaders have reactivated a relief fund using during the pandemic to assist those financially affected by the crisis.
the pulp:
The honeycombed-style parklet from Brookland Park Boulevard is moving to a new spot in Jackson Ward, via Jonathan Spiers at Bizsense. The custom-designed patio will take up one parking space on Adams St. in front of the new location for Ms. Bees Juice Bar.
RPS has modified their calendar to make up for instructional time lost last week and avoid extending the school year into June. January 15 and February 18, which were previously planning and professional development days, will now be regular school days.
There have been 68 total water main breaks in Richmond and the surrounding counties since last Tuesday, from WRIC. Low temperatures and the fluctuation of water pressure during outages and restoration contributed to the breaks.
The live cam of Poppy the pygmy hippo at the Richmond Metro Zoo is available daily from 9 am - 5 pm here. Poppy was born back in December and while active at night, she likes to spend her days resting in the water.
the vibe:
Have a playful day RVA!
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