The small-town neighborhood feel, for many, is the American Dream. But for residents of the Historic Poplar Lawn neighborhood in Petersburg, Virginia, it’s a dream come true.

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The Historic Poplar Lawn Association will be holding a meeting Monday May 12, 7pm, in the basement meeting room of the library at Sycamore and Marshall. In attendance will be a city representative to discuss code enforcement concerns. Neighbors are invited to bring the addresses of problematic vacant houses that they would like addressed.

The good folks of Poplar Lawn invite all Petersburg Historic Association members and guests to a Spring Fling Saturday, May 17, from 5-9pm at the yards of: Rob & Linda Jones, 236 S. Adams St.; Rick Strom, 241 S. Sycamore St.; Vic and Debra Robles, 243 S. Adams St. This event is potluck style — bring your favorite dish to share, and BYOB. Paper products and ice will be provided. Please also bring your lawn chairs, picnic blanket, etc.

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The folks at HPLA have posted photos and thanks to all involved in yesterday’s neighborhood cleanup.

The folks at HPLA are organizing a neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, April 19, 9:30am -12:00pm. The focus on this date will be Jefferson between Marshall and Wythe and Liberty Street between Sycamore and Halifax.

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1) Booty call night at the library? (Mar 13)
2) Time for the historic districts to unite (Mar 12)

Courtesy Ron Moring:

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In an open letter addressed to, among others, the police chief, city manager, city attorney, commonwealth attorney, and Del. Dance, Phil Cheney of the Historic Poplar Lawn Association calls for Poplar Lawn to be named a ‘Drug Free Zone’. The letter reads as follows:

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