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Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards walks with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and other city officials to brief news media following a shooting that left two people dead outside of the Altria Theater. The shooting occurred after Huguenot High School’s graduation on June 6.

Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards walks with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and other city officials to brief news media following a shooting that left two …

Published on December 28, 2023

At the invitation of Charles Willis, executive director of United Communities Against Crime, various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, interim Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards, Henrico Police Chief Eric D. English, Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, Richmond NAACP President J.J. Minor and various members of local police units came together at Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park on Jan. 30 to honor the life of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Nichols was a FedEx employee who died after being beaten by five Memphis police officers last month following an alleged traffic stop.

At the invitation of Charles Willis, executive director of United Communities Against Crime, various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, interim Richmond …

Published on February 2, 2023

Police Chief Rick Edwards leads the way with other city officials, including Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, and former City Council President Michael Jones, to brief members of the media following a June 6, 2023 shooting after Hugeunot High School commencement inside Altria Theater that left two people dead, including a graduate and a relative outside the building.

Police Chief Rick Edwards leads the way with other city officials, including Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, and former City Council President Michael Jones, to …

Published on January 18, 2024

Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards leads the way with other city officials, including Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, City Council President Michael Jones, to brief members of the media following an afternoon shooting after Hugeunot High School commencement inside Altria Theater that left two people dead, including a graduate and a relative outside the building Tuesday.

Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards leads the way with other city officials, including Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, City Council President Michael Jones, to brief …

Published on June 8, 2023

Various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar Stoney, interim police chief Rick Edwards came together at Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park Monday, Jan. 30 to honor the life of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols of Memphis, Tenn., a FedEx worker who was murdered by at least five Memphis City Police officers earlier in the month during an alleged traffic stop.

Various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar Stoney, interim police chief Rick Edwards came together at Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park Monday, Jan. 30 …

Published on December 28, 2023

Groomer Willow Martinez-Edwards gives Duke, a regular spa-goer, a relaxing bath.

Groomer Willow Martinez-Edwards gives Duke, a regular spa-goer, a relaxing bath.

Published on December 30, 2021

Dr. Lisa Edward-Burrs sings The National Anthem at beginning of a ceremony honoring new citizens at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Monday, July 4, 2022.

Dr. Lisa Edward-Burrs sings The National Anthem at beginning of a ceremony honoring new citizens at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Monday, July …

Published on June 29, 2023

Ana Edwards, right, of Richmond samples culinary delights from Minty’s Catering during the 19th annual Happily Natural Festival + Garden EXPO on Richmond’s South Side on Aug. 27.

Ana Edwards, right, of Richmond samples culinary delights from Minty’s Catering during the 19th annual Happily Natural Festival + Garden EXPO on Richmond’s South Side …

Published on September 1, 2022

Weldon Edwards is recognized in the Virginia House of Delegates as the first Black football player at the University of Richmond in 1970.The proclamation was presented Feb. 18 by his former UR teammate, Delegate John Avoli of Staunton.

Weldon Edwards is recognized in the Virginia House of Delegates as the first Black football player at the University of Richmond in 1970.The proclamation was …

Published on February 24, 2022

Koda Kong, a year-old Golden Doodle, greets groomer Brittany Smith as he is brought into the dog spa for his holiday bath by his owner, Edward Atkins of Henrico, as Ms. Millett, right, stands by with a dog treat.

Koda Kong, a year-old Golden Doodle, greets groomer Brittany Smith as he is brought into the dog spa for his holiday bath by his owner, …

Published on December 30, 2021

Weldon Edwards, who will be honored by the University of Richmond as its first Black football player, also was recognized by the Virginia House of Delegates on Feb. 18, 2022, where he was given a proclamation by his former UR teammate, Delegate John Avoli of Staunton.

Weldon Edwards, who will be honored by the University of Richmond as its first Black football player, also was recognized by the Virginia House of …

Published on August 11, 2022

Mayor Levar M. Stoney takes part in unveiling new state history marker for the historic Shockoe Hill Burying Ground, the long forgotten public cemetery for 22,000 Black people at 1305 N. 5th St. at the entry to Highland Park. Joining the mayor at the ceremony Sunday afternoon are Ana F. Edwards of the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project, left, and Lenora C. McQueen, a Texas resident who has led a four-year fight to preserve and protect the burial ground where relatives are buried and who has pushed for the cemetery’s recognition and designation as a national historic site.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney takes part in unveiling new state history marker for the historic Shockoe Hill Burying Ground, the long forgotten public cemetery for …

Published on June 16, 2022

“Each year on Oct. 10, the Sacred Ground Project hosts a community gathering at the African Burial Ground to mark the date in 1800 when the great slave rebellion leader Gabriel was executed at the town gallows,” said Ana Edwards, founder and chair of the project. “We gather to honor Gabriel and all those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom, to celebrate more than 20 years of learning the history of this sacred ground and to rededicate ourselves to reclaiming and properly memorializing Shockoe Bottom once the epicenter of the U.S. domestic slave trade. This year we also are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality!”

“Each year on Oct. 10, the Sacred Ground Project hosts a community gathering at the African Burial Ground to mark the date in 1800 when …

Published on October 13, 2022

Richmond’s new police chief, William C. “Will” Smith, addresses the media Wednesday at a news conference announcing his appointment to chief from interim chief.

Richmond’s new police chief, William C. “Will” Smith, addresses the media Wednesday at a news conference announcing his appointment to chief from interim chief.

Published on June 28, 2019

Richmond Police Chief Will Smith is sworn in as the city’s top cop during a ceremony Wednesday held at Virginia Union University’s Coburn Hall. The chief’s wife, Virginia “Ginnie” Smith, holds the Bible while City Clerk Candice Reid administers the oath. Chief Smith is the city’s 19th police chief. He was joined at the ceremony by his two daughters, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, members of City Council and dozens of current and retired law enforcement officers from Richmond and around the state. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Richmond Police Chief Will Smith is sworn in as the city’s top cop during a ceremony Wednesday held at Virginia Union University’s Coburn Hall. The …

Published on August 2, 2019

On “National Coffee with a Cop Day,” Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith stopped by Starbucks Coffee at 2309 W. Broad St. and chatted with community members including 10-year-old Bella Brownlee, a 6th-grader at Albert Hill Middle School. Along with her mom, Lynne Brownlee, both of North Side, Bella made a cake for the chief, which they gave to him together. Bella, an accomplished singer also belted out a few stanzas of The Wiz’s “Ease on Down The Road” for the chief and others in the Starbucks. Bella is out of school today because Richmond Public Schools is closed for Yom Kippur. Her mother captures the moment here on her cell phone.

On “National Coffee with a Cop Day,” Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith stopped by Starbucks Coffee at 2309 W. Broad St. and chatted with …

Published on October 6, 2022

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people call for the resignation of Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Will Smith on Tuesday at City Hall despite the mayor’s and chief’s apology for police actions on Monday evening.

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people call for the resignation of Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Will Smith on Tuesday …

Published on June 4, 2020

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people descend on City Hall, below right, calling for the resignation of Richmond Police Chief Will Smith and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, despite their apologies for the police action. Chief Smith resigned on June 16.

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people descend on City Hall, below right, calling for the resignation of Richmond Police Chief Will Smith …

Published on January 7, 2021

“I’m listening,” new Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith says at a City Hall press conference Saturday after Mayor Levar M. Stoney, right, introduced him. “My office, my phone line, my email is open to you, so let’s have a conversation.” The city’s 20th chief began work Wednesday.

“I’m listening,” new Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith says at a City Hall press conference Saturday after Mayor Levar M. Stoney, right, introduced him. …

Published on July 2, 2020

Chief Gerald Smith walks outside Richmond Police headquarters on Grace Street in Downtown to a news conference on July 27, 2020, following two nights of uprisings in the city. The building had been boarded up and barricaded by a city dump truck, which was burned by demonstrators protesting police abuse and racial injustice. The chief had been on the job less than a month.

Chief Gerald Smith walks outside Richmond Police headquarters on Grace Street in Downtown to a news conference on July 27, 2020, following two nights of …

Published on August 12, 2021

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