Recently, Jeff Shapiro, over at the The Times Dispatch wrote an article on how Gov. Tim Kaine may take over as president of UVA or VCU at the end of his term being Governor of Virginia. It is a good piece, and leans toward Kaine taking over for Trani at VCU. If that happens, I [...]
A University of Richmond chemistry professor set another Masters World Record. An indoor swimmer from Richmond has set yet another record. Earlier this month, Chris Stevenson broke three world records in Virginia Beach. Stevenson, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Richmond, set the Masters World record in the 50-, the 100- and [...]
TRIgirl Training, a women’s triathlon training team, is hosting an informational meeting for new members on January 13th at 6 p.m. In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that I’m a team leader for TRIgirls. I love it! We work hard together training, we have fun together (both training and afterwards) and we [...]
Our friends over at the North Richmond News had some info about Survival Training Day sponsored by the City of Richmond next Saturday. Here are the details: On Saturday, January 5, residents of the City of Richmond are encouraged to participate in “Survivor Day,” a training program covering basic skills useful during emergencies. The four-hour [...]
I came across an article about a former University of Richmond swimmer and about how the U or R swim program wasn’t a great fit for her, but despite that she was able to come back to win a national title. I wasn’t sure If I wanted to post the article, because it is not [...]
For Christmas, a heartwarming story of love and sacrifice from a University of Richmond basketball player. It is definitely worth the read. Moments that find this little family sharing the same space — moments such as today, Christmas, the last day of the Spiders’ six-day holiday break — are fulfilling beyond description. Goring, the younger [...]
I grew up in Northern Virginia, so one of the first things I noticed when I came to Richmond is how everything was basically black and white — African-American or Caucasian. Or, at least it was then, back in 1991 when I moved here. But now that I’m living in Henrico, especially in the Crestview [...]
I can’t say how happy I am that the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved the opening of a farmer’s market in Lakeside, just north of the Near West End. Now, all I have to do is hope that Charlie and Victory Farms will be a vendor there! A little birdy told me it is likely [...]
