March 2 Newsletter: Old tree trouble
Weather: Winter's back! High of 41, and icy rain is a possibility tonight.
On this date in 1936, the National Park Service finishes the final portion of Skyline Drive at Shenandoah National Park.
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‘A love-hate relationship:’ Managing Rosedale’s aging trees is a tricky balance for Northside residents
A behemoth willow oak stands in front of almost every house on the 1900 blocks of the southern part of Rosedale. Lining the streets like classical pillars, the trees add a distinct splash of personality and character to the neighborhood.
Each one is also a ticking time bomb.
Learn about the plan to replace them in a way that won't create future issues. Read more here.
Avula says he’s ‘not concerned’ about future of new baseball stadium
Handshake deals only work if everyone agrees on what the agreement was. That doesn’t seem to be happening with Richmond’s new baseball stadium.
The Squirrels say that's against the lease agreement they signed. Read more here.
ALSO: What is Sports Backers Stadium and why is it holding up Diamond District development?
‘The Lord loves the aliens:’ Richmond Christian leaders call for compassion and reform amid aggressive federal immigration enforcement
Earlier this week, about 450 Christian leaders from over 60 congregations in the Richmond region assembled with immigrants for worship and to hear firsthand the challenges that immigrants now face.
“In the same way that so many African Americans throughout American history have fought for equal treatment and also fought for just naming and affirming their own dignity in the public square, the same thing is at play now with other communities,” one pastor said. Read more here.
In Brookland Park, is a mural a pro-Palestinian message or a revival of old racist symbols?
The watermelon has long been a potent symbol of Palestine, used during times when Israel banned the Palestinian flag. But for some members of Richmond’s Black community, the resulting image is too close to racist caricatures that proliferated throughout the Jim Crow era.
A press conference Friday in front of the mural turned into a debate, with some younger Black artists defending the piece. Read more here.
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In other news
- Ahead of March budget plans, Avula outlines $23 million in proposed housing investments
- No. 5 Henrico knocks off No. 2 Hanover for second consecutive region title
- Style recounts some of Edwin “Eddie” Slipek’s best stories (Style Weekly)
The editor's desk
I feel the old tree dilemma. They're the best thing about living in some of Richmond's neighborhoods – unless they're poking through your house or downing your power lines.
Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org
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