Does the name “Pete Lembo” sound familiar to UR fans? It should.
Elon’s coach was among those who were considered for the University of Richmond’s job as head football coach in 2004 and 2008.
Dave Clawson was named Spiders’ coach in [...]
The University of Richmond is 4-1 heading into a stretch that starts with Mississippi State Friday, and continues with Missouri or Old Dominion Saturday, then ODU, VCU, South Carolina and Florida. UR has beaten Lehigh (65-53), VMI (103-59), Chattanooga (75-49) and Longwood (65-52). Longwood had 48 with 9:40 [...]
[O’Connor’s UR-Longwood basketball story]
[please webtag me college basketball, University of Richmond athletics, Longwood University athletics]
The University of Richmond overcame a sluggish first 30 minutes and defeated Longwood 65-52 Tuesday night at the Robins Center.
UR (4-1) trailed by nine with 9:40 left, but picked up [...]
From the RPD:
On Saturday, approximately 1,000 pounds of aluminum was stolen from a local glass company.
Within hours, three men were identified, located and charged with the half-ton theft.
The arrests are a direct result of the partnerships and good relationships Richmond Police have created between recyclers and neighboring investigators.
“These recycling companies [...]
At Richmond.com there’s a story up about Richmond beating Wm. & Mary on Saturday (13-10) that I wrote; the piece also looks at some of the colorful history of UR Stadium. For instance:
The advance notices for the two-day rock festival announced it would be a “No Hassles” event, [...]
Starting December 1 there is going to be a bit more bark in Byrd Park after Richmond City Council voted unanimously to amend the recreation area's restrictions. Leashed canines will now be able to enjoy most of the tree filled park with their owners.
Dogs will not be allowed [...]
Richmond City Councilman E. Martin “Marty” Jewell expressed dismay to reporters this morning over having to work the soup kitchen line on Thanksgiving Day, part of a photo opportunity that will unfortunately prevent him from having “an actual day off.”
“I mean, it’ll get me on the front [...]
Richmond City Councilman E. Martin “Marty” Jewell expressed dismay to reporters this morning over having to work the soup kitchen line on Thanksgiving Day, part of a photo opportunity that will unfortunately prevent him from having “an actual day off.”
“I mean, it’ll get me on the front [...]
Roger and his wife Marilyn are also regular helpers at the International Student Meal Evenings. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Read Roger's Story of how he became a Christian. This has been all over the news, but here it is from nbc12:
A Richmond man is behind bars, accused of going to Massachusetts to abduct a 12-year-old girl.
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Police say he was not only planning to help the 12 year old run-away, they say he was going to bring her back [...]
As one of Richmond’s natural high points and one of Richmond’s urban, riverfront neighborhoods, we have a special responsibility to curtail stormwater runoff.
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An era came to a close on Saturday afternoon at UR Stadium. The Richmond Spiders played their last regular season game at the facility they have called home since 1929. Their biggest rival, William & Mary, provided the opposition for the 119th game of their series with [...]
CAA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
David Schneider, William and Mary Sr., G, 6-3, 190 – Phoenix, Ariz./Brophy Prep
Schneider averaged 20.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in leading William & Mary to victories over Richmond (78-71) and Manhattan (75-70) last week. The senior tallied a season-high 25 points against [...]
ByrdPark.net tells us that Richmond City Council Reps. Samuels and Jewell will introduce an ordinance allowing pet owners to bring their leashed canines into most areas of the sprawling park.
For More on this Story Visit ByrdPark.net
For Details on This Proposed Ordinance View Tonight's City Council [...]
This column appeared in The Times Dispatch, on November 23, 1904:
Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Sir, -Please answer in your query column what per cent. of grade are the hills in and about Richmond, and oblige,
B.W.
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Oregon Hill – Albemarle and Pine Streets, elevation 170.6.
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These elevations are [...]
Junior guard Kevin Anderson joined the 1,000-point club at the University of Richmond Sunday with his 23-point effort in a 75-49 win over Chattanooga. The 6-0 Anderson averages 19.3 points for the 3-1 Spiders.
UR coach Chris Mooney can recall telling an assistant from another [...]
I'm admittedly no expert in land trusts, but I've been struck by a recent news story on Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity's new community land trust initiative. (sorry, I missed the press conference, Chris!)
Essentially, the organization has placed about 20 parcels of land in a South Richmond neighborhood into [...]
Andrew Howard kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the University of Richmond to a 13-10 win over William and Mary before 17,527 at the final Spiders’ regular-season game at UR Stadium Saturday.
Earlier Howard missed FG attempts of 28 and 40 yards.
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A 60-yard TD pass from R.J. Archer to Cameron Dohse and the PAT allowed William and Mary to tie Richmond with 12:09 left.
A seven-play scoring drive by Richmond ended with a four-yard run by Justin Forte as UR went ahead of William and Mary 10-3 early in the fourth quarter.
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