Richmond resident claiming he was pepper-sprayed in his home sues city, unnamed officer
Andrew Ringle, Executive Editor “They sprayed innocent people.” That’s what Richmond resident Mikhail Smith said drove him to lean outside his apartment window in the early morning hours of May 31 and start filming what would soon become a viral video — police officers pepper-spraying pedestrians on the sidewalk outside his home. As Smith filmed […]
Richmond police chief William Smith resigns, Va. governor proposes Juneteenth as state holiday
Eduardo Acevedo, News Editor Andrew Ringle, Executive Editor Chief William Smith of the Richmond Police Department has resigned at the request of Mayor Levar Stoney, who announced the change in leadership during a press conference on Tuesday. Captain William “Jody” Blackwell will step into the interim police chief role. The former chief’s resignation comes after […]
Richmond entering phase one Friday with statewide mask requirements
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer Gov. Ralph Northam denied a request on Monday from Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, who asked that Richmond enter a modified version of phase one in the governor’s plan to reopen the commonwealth. In the letter, Stoney requested that Richmond maintain its closures on indoor gatherings for places of worship, as well […]
Stoney cites racial disparities in Richmond COVID-19 cases, requests to delay reopening
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney said he is hesitant to reopen the city in a letter to Gov. Ralph Northam, as Virginia is set to partially reopen businesses on Friday. Stoney said there is a lack of data analysis in Richmond and that the virus is disproportionately affecting those experiencing other social […]
Richmond is closed: Stoney explores loan options for seniors, small businesses
Sagal Ahmed, Contributing Writer The City of Richmond will be closed to the public from Tuesday, March 17 to Friday, March 20 with the exception of essential personnel and service, according to a press release. The release requests that all places that serve food or drinks in Richmond eliminate bar seating, move tables at least […]