Bike Buddies and Shocktails
Cheers RVA!
Another partly cloudy day with a high of 86. Stay hydrated, and be ready for more heat tomorrow.
the juice:
“Thirteen people were arrested in connection to Monday night’s pro-Palestine protest and encampment outside the main library on VCU's campus in Richmond” from Cameron Thompson at CBS 6. He includes quotes from students, protest leadership, VCU leadership and from the Jewish community. Check out ‘the dive’ for RVA Mag’s Goad Gatsby’s reporting.
the pulp:
Political leaders respond to VCU protests per wric 8 news.
From Mayoral Candidate Michelle Mosby:
“I strongly believe that peaceful and lawful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy. As a caring community, we must make space for those speaking up so they can be heard in a safe and protected environment, especially those on our college campuses.”
Mayoral Candidate Andreas Addison was more direct:
“Last night, law enforcement made the decision to escalate an otherwise peaceful demonstration on VCU’s campus by violently confronting unarmed protesters and deploying chemical agents. This level of response was wholly uncalled for and put the safety of demonstrators and bystanders at risk, including local journalists whose First Amendment rights are also protected.”
Petersburg Senator denies she interfered in Casino selection process, per Moomaw at the Virginia Mercury
the cycle:
Today marks the beginning of National Bike Month. Check out this calendar of events from Sportsbackers
While biking with a few friends yesterday along the Potterfield Memorial Bridge we saw a group ride passing by. We quickly caught up and it was the Bike Buds! They bike Tuesdays at 7 pm starting at the Outpost (corner of Forest Hill and Westover Hills) and Thursday mornings at 5:40 am from Oregon Hill. Nice folk and a steady pace!
the biz:
VCU Students launch canned mocktail brand ‘Everything But The Booze’ from Mike Platania at Bizsense. Their first lineup will include a non-alcoholic sangria, margarita, and mule.
the dive:
RVA Mag dives in headfirst on what happened Monday on the lawn in front of Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus of VCU. From Gatsby:
Protesters offered me food like vegan feta sandwiches. I was generously offered two sandwiches. Normally, I would have felt guilty about taking too much food from protesters, but I had seen this all before. This food would be thrown away by the police by the end of the night.
He goes on to describe the rest of the evening in colorful form. If that’s not enough, check out his 33 minutes of video covering the event.
the vibe:
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like. Have a good day RVA!
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