Good times, good cause
8/3/2023, 6 p.m.
Many South Side residents celebrated the 40th anniversary of National Night Out in Richmond at Hobson Lodge on Tuesday. During the event, Mayor Levar M. Stoney issued a proclamation commemorating the 40th year celebrating police and community partnership.
Some 52 neighborhoods throughout Richmond hosted community gatherings as part of the 2023 National Night Out. The festivities included mem- bers of the Richmond Police Department, federal law enforcement agencies, first responders and city and community leaders who came out to promote public safety initiatives and crime prevention.
“National Night Out is another chance for us to connect with our community members and work with our partners to make our city and neighborhoods safer,” Capt. Dan Minton of RPD Community Youth and Intervention Services said in a statement. “To recognize the Night Out, it can be as simple as making an effort to meet your neighbor and share a handshake or welcome others to your lawn for refreshments.
“The idea is for residents to get to know one another in the spirit of public safety.”
Participating RPD personnel, including Chief Rick Edwards, made planned stops throughout the night in the city to new and old partner events for the occasion, including gatherings, above, at Hobson Lodge, the Richmond Highway Civic Association, New Light Baptist Church, Monument Park and Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
