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New city Public Utilities center // Mayor Levar M. Stoney cuts the ribbon to open a new $9.4 million center for the city Department of Public Utilities that includes modern labs and offices. Location: 1801 Commerce Road in South Side. At least 90 employees will work at the facility, including 14 technicians who monitor and test the city’s drinking water and wastewater to ensure the city is meeting federal regulations. The building also will house workers involved with stormwater and wastewater management. DPU purchased the building four years ago for $750,000. The department said the new center will improve efficiency by consolidating in one building employees who were scattered at four sites. Celebrating with the mayor are, from left, Rosemary Green, interim director of Public Utilities; Jennifer Hatchett, director of the new facility; and Robert Steidel, the city’s deputy chief administrative officer for operations.

New city Public Utilities center // Mayor Levar M. Stoney cuts the ribbon to open a new $9.4 million center for the city Department of …

Published on November 24, 2017

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, center, announces the joint, city-state anti-violence initiative Wednesday outside the Peter Paul Development Center in Church Hill. With him are, from left, Police Chief Alfred Durham, Attorney General Mark Herring, Delegate Lamont Bagby and Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Herring.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, center, announces the joint, city-state anti-violence initiative Wednesday outside the Peter Paul Development Center in Church Hill. With him are, from …

Published on September 29, 2017

Mayor Levar M. Stoney listens intently as Police Chief Alfred Durham addresses the media about the city’s rising homicide rate at Tuesday’s news conference.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney listens intently as Police Chief Alfred Durham addresses the media about the city’s rising homicide rate at Tuesday’s news conference.

Published on September 15, 2017

The RVA Latino experience//Judy Lynn Edwards and Kevin LaMarr Jones of Richmond take the floor and party to the beat during the day’s festivities.

The RVA Latino experience//Judy Lynn Edwards and Kevin LaMarr Jones of Richmond take the floor and party to the beat during the day’s festivities.

Published on August 4, 2017

National Night Out // Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney arrive at Pollard Park in North Side on Tuesday evening for National Night Out, the effort to unify law enforcement and residents in communities across the nation.

National Night Out // Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney arrive at Pollard Park in North Side on Tuesday evening …

Published on August 4, 2017

Cityscape // Crime tape and police and firefighters in action are all too common in Richmond and other cities. Above, officers and police cars pack the intersection of 3rd and Main streets in Downtown around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday following the police shooting of a man wielding a large knife and an ax. Police Chief Alfred Durham said officers shot the man when he did not respond to commands to drop the weapons, and a Taser proved ineffective in stopping him. When the man attacked the officers, two fired, hitting him. The man, later identified as Alexander J. Schoessel, 23, of Chesterfield, was pronounced dead at 10:31 a.m. Tuesday at a Richmond hospital. Officer John Rotondi also was hit by friendly fire during the incident. He was taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released. Right, firefighters hose down a smoldering pile of driftwood Tuesday afternoon underneath a pedestrian bridge across the James River that connects Brown’s Island and Belle Isle in Downtown.

Cityscape // Crime tape and police and firefighters in action are all too common in Richmond and other cities. Above, officers and police cars pack …

Published on July 28, 2017

2. Former Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who was instrumental in the city undertaking the statue project, talks with Selena Cuffee- Glenn, Richmond’s chief administrative officer.

2. Former Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who was instrumental in the city undertaking the statue project, talks with Selena Cuffee- Glenn, Richmond’s chief administrative officer.

Published on July 21, 2017

He’s officially on duty // Melvin D. Carter takes the oath of office Monday as the 21st chief of the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services. His mother proudly holds the Bible as the 54-year-old Richmond native takes the oath of office in the City Council Chamber with Mayor Levar M. Stoney nearby.

He’s officially on duty // Melvin D. Carter takes the oath of office Monday as the 21st chief of the Richmond Department of Fire and …

Published on July 14, 2017

Thomas E. Kranz is sworn in as the interim superintendent of Richmond Public Schools by Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett. Laura Kranz, his wife, holds the Bible during the ceremony filled with friends, family, School Board members and RPS employees.

Thomas E. Kranz is sworn in as the interim superintendent of Richmond Public Schools by Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett. Laura Kranz, his …

Published on July 7, 2017

Sisters Chynna and Krystle Harrell enjoy a tropical fruit cup with their cousin, Shakeema Edwards, at the festival.

Sisters Chynna and Krystle Harrell enjoy a tropical fruit cup with their cousin, Shakeema Edwards, at the festival.

Published on June 30, 2017

Jason Marshall, 9, receives a carton of milk and a boxed lunch from Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham on Monday at the launch of the “No Kid Hungry Virginia” summer meals program. Location: The city’s new Southside Community Center at 6255 Old Warwick Road. Other officials serving meals include, from left: Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Virginia’s First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Richmond Delegate Betsy B. Carr. Anyone 18 and under is eligible for free breakfast and lunch through the U.S. Department of Agriculture-supported program without application or registration. Meals are available at 84 sites in Richmond, ranging from city recreation centers, schools and public housing offices to churches and day care centers. The goal is to ensure children receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. In past years, only 35 percent of city youths who receive free meals at school took advantage of the summer program. Mobile phones are making it simpler to find locations. Text the word FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 and then enter a ZIP code to get information on nearby sites and times of service. Locations also are listed at www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks.

Jason Marshall, 9, receives a carton of milk and a boxed lunch from Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham on Monday at the launch of the …

Published on June 24, 2017

Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden talk with reporters after Monday’s shooting inside the school system’s Norrell Annex building at 201 W. Graham Road on North Side.

Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden talk with reporters after Monday’s shooting inside the school system’s Norrell Annex …

Published on May 5, 2017

With him at the March 22 ceremony are Byrd resident Kate Anthony and Lee Householder, chief executive officer for project:HOMES, the nonprofit that owns and operates the 11-story building that has been a city landmark since 1925. The city contributed a grant from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support the 18-month renovation project undertaken while the building remained occupied.

With him at the March 22 ceremony are Byrd resident Kate Anthony and Lee Householder, chief executive officer for project:HOMES, the nonprofit that owns and …

Published on March 31, 2017

Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn led the effort. Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham and City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille were among an estimated 200 volunteers who participated. The volunteers also included a few goats. State funding is expected to be available after July 1 to support the volunteer effort to tend the cemeteries.

Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn led the effort. Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham and City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille were among …

Published on March 17, 2017

Ms. Edwards

Ms. Edwards

Published on March 3, 2017

President Donald Trump is sworn in last Friday by Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court, with his wife, Melania, holding the Bible and their son, Barron, nearby.

President Donald Trump is sworn in last Friday by Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court, with his wife, Melania, holding the Bible …

Published on January 26, 2017

President Obama dances with his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, at the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball in Washington.

President Obama dances with his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, at the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball in Washington.

Published on January 24, 2017

Mayor-elect Levar Stoney, center, introduces his picks for top posts during a news conference Monday. Selena Cuffee-Glenn will continue as Richmond’s chief administrative officer, while J.E. Lincoln Saunders will serve as Mr. Stoney’s chief of staff.

Mayor-elect Levar Stoney, center, introduces his picks for top posts during a news conference Monday. Selena Cuffee-Glenn will continue as Richmond’s chief administrative officer, while …

Published on December 9, 2016

Loraine Edwards

Loraine Edwards

Published on November 19, 2016

Warming hearts one coat at a time // Todd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, works with team mascots Nutzy, left, and Nutasha to load coats in a van last Saturday during the 8th Annual Coats for Kids and Ballpark Warming Party at The Diamond. The Flying Squirrels were working with Coats for Kids sponsor, Puritan Cleaners, which collects about 15,000 coats for youngsters each November. The donated coats are washed, repaired and delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy families in Central Virginia. The collection event at The Diamond was part of the free Ballpark Warming Party, where fans of all ages enjoyed live music, chili tasting, crafts, games and raffle prizes, including baseball memorabilia.

Warming hearts one coat at a time // Todd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, works with team …

Published on November 4, 2016