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Justin Doyle

@justindoyle.bsky.social

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Promoting conservation and stewardship of our natural resources. Proponent of people-centric spaces and urban greening. Serving on Richmond’s Urban Design Committee. #JamesRiver #Richmond 🌳🚴🚌🚆🛶🎸

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · 2d

The Richmond Folk Festival is hands down the best annual event held in Richmond. I had the honor of moderating a panel titled “Building a River for All” that featured Andrew Alli, Katie Lemmert, and Tricia Pearsall on Sunday. 🛶

“Building a River for All” panel at the 2025 Richmond Folk Festival.

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Wyatt Gordon @yitgordon.bsky.social · 4d

Europe’s streets are so much safer for cyclists than America’s, but drivers the world over think their convenience is more important than others’ lives.

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · 4d

It doesn’t get much better than the Richmond Folk Festival! 🎸

Richmond Folk Festival

Music & Art Festival. The Richmond Folk Festival in Richmond, Va is The Story of America as Told Through Music, Dance, Crafts, Narrative, and Cuisine.

www.richmondfolkfestival.org

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · 7d

Richmond outlines water infrastructure budget asks for General Assembly

The city is seeking $80M over two years to start overhauling its water system.

www.vpm.org

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · 24d

Happy September 21st! 🕺

Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · 27d

Yes, it was on one we planted a few weeks ago. Thank you for watering them. They look great!

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · 28d

Monarch (Danaus plexippus) larva on swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) in a rain garden at Richmond’s North Avenue Branch Library. 🐛

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Sep 14

The James River Association’s 2nd Annual EcoFest was yesterday. Tree climbing was a highlight for Jasper. 🌳

Tree climbing at the James River Association’s EcoFest

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WTVR CBS 6 News Richmond, Virginia @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social · Sep 9

Chimborazo Elementary School in Richmond's East End is turning to community fundraising to build a new playground after the school district denied their $250,000 budget request for the second consecutive year.

Chimborazo Elementary School seeks community help for playground upgrade: 'It's not even a playground'

Chimborazo Elementary School in Richmond's East End is turning to community fundraising to build a new playground after the school district denied their $250,000 budget request for the second year.

www.wtvr.com

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Aug 25

Milkweed munchers 🐛🐛🐛

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Aug 22

Milkweed muncher 🐛

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Aug 21

Discovered another crop of monarch larvae today! 🐛

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Aug 9

Standing room only on GRTC Pulse. Love it! 🚌💨

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Aug 2

A cicada molting in Jefferson Park this morning.

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TrailStash (Daniel Schep) @trailsta.sh · Aug 1

The city released a dataset of cell phone telemetry they purchased joined to road data. Here's a visualization I made of how much over the speed limit each road is traveled on, on avg.

Green - below speed limit
Yellow - 0-5 over
Orange - 5-10 over
Red - 10+ over

#rva #speedkills

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 31

It’s monarch butterfly season in #Richmond! If you have milkweed in your yard, look for larvae nibbling on it. 🐛

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 13

We’re in quite a weather pattern.

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 8

Richmond’s free public pools are a way to stave off summertime heat 🏊‍♂️

Richmond’s free public pools are a way to stave off summertime heat

These pools are free and provide swimming lessons for all ages at no charge.

www.richmonder.org

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 8

‘Richmond Cool Kit’ outlines heat mitigation plans for city infrastructure

Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.

www.vpm.org

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 7

Pro tip: Enjoy #Richmond’s public pools this summer. 🏊‍♂️

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 6

Visited Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens today. Super cool!

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 5

No way! Where did you live?

Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jul 5

Visited Fishtown today. 🎸

Kurt Vile mural in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Justin Doyle @justindoyle.bsky.social · Jun 25

Avoid Shockoe Bottom for the time being. #Richmond

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WTVR CBS 6 News Richmond, Virginia @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social · Jun 25

AVOID THE AREA: Police and firefighters are on scene at a fire at 1700 E Main Street near Main Street Station in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom.

We are working to learn more. Click here for updates: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/1700-e-main-fire-june-25-2025

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