Posted on: January 28, 2023
City of Petersburg Condemns Violence of Those Sworn to Protect Our Communities
Petersburg City Council, the Petersburg Bureau of Police and the Petersburg government team send condolences to the family of Tyre Nichols and the people of Memphis, T...
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Petersburg News
Posted on: January 27, 2023
PETERSBURG AREA TRANSIT RESUMES REGULAR SERVICE on Saturday, January 28, 2023.Halifax Street will depart the station at quarter after the hour (:15)
Virginia Avenue will depart the station at quarter to the hour (:45)
Mall Plaza will depart the station at q...
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Petersburg News
Posted on: January 3, 2023
Petersburg City Council Elects Mayor and Vice Mayor
Petersburg City Council held an organizational meeting this afternoon. Sam Parham was re-elected by fellow Council members as Mayor. Parham was first elected as Mayor of Petersburg in January 2017. He has...
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Petersburg News
Posted on: December 13, 2022
Petersburg Comfort Station Opens for Winter Months
With temperatures falling, the City of Petersburg’s Comfort Station is now open through the end of the winter. The Petersburg Transit Station, located at 100 West Washington Street, serv...
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Petersburg News
Posted on: May 12, 2021
This week, Petersburg Blue Week Recycling will be collected on Saturday, May 15th.
City Announcements
Posted on: May 6, 2021
We Help Other People (WHOP) City will host a community clean-up on Saturday May, 8th. The initial meeting location is South Street and Wilcox Street.
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City Announcements
Posted on: May 6, 2021
Beginning Monday, May 10, 2021, the Petersburg Office of Billing and Collections (144 N. Sycamore Street) will be open to the public from 8:30am - 5:00pm.
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City Announcements
Posted on: May 6, 2021
In May 2021, John Tyler Community College is kicking off a new series, designed to introduce students, alumni and members of the community to area employers and to provide information on pathways to careers with those businesses and other companies operat...
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City Announcements
Posted on: April 21, 2021
Joint Ward Meeting for Wards 6 & 7 (Vice Mayor Annette Smith-Lee & Councilmember John A. Hart)
Day and Time:
April 22, 2021, 6pm - 8pm
Location:
Cool Spring Elementary School
1450 Talley Avenue
Petersburg, VA 23803
*Participants will be asked t...
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City Announcements
Posted on: April 14, 2021
Due to the pause on Johnson and Johnson vaccinations, the scheduled mobile vaccine clinics will be canceled until further notice.
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City Announcements
Posted on: April 14, 2021
Update from Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA): Recycling normally collected on Red Tuesdays will be collected today, April 14. Please contact CVWMA if your recycling is not collected on Wednesday at 804-340-0900 or email custome...
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City Announcements
Posted on: April 12, 2021
How can I pre-register for the COVID-19 Vaccination in Petersburg?
Upcoming Vaccination Site
How do I contact the Crater Health District a...
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City Announcements
Posted on: April 3, 2021
Trash Collection Update (4/3/21): Trash collection in the City may still be delayed for some customers. Meridian Waste will resume collections on Monday, April 5. We apologize for the inconvenience to our residents.
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City Announcements
Posted on: April 2, 2021
TRASH COLLECTION UPDATE: Due to driver shortages with Meridian Waste, all Thurs/Fri trash routes in Petersburg will experience delayed collection. Crews will continue collections throughout 8pm on Fri, April 2nd and will continue on Sat, April 3rd until a...
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City Announcements
Posted on: March 22, 2021
Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade to “BBB+”; Outlook Remains ‘Positive’
Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings has raised its long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on Petersbu...
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City Announcements
Posted on: March 15, 2021
Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare
The Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW) offers the opportunity for recipients to achieve economic independence. Emphasis is on work first in conjunction with education and training when it ma...
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City Announcements
Posted on: March 15, 2021
The City of Petersburg Virtual Youth Summit will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9:00am – 12:00pm. The Summit theme is “Making a Difference” and will offer breakout sessions focusing on Health, Career Exploration, Yout...
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City Announcements
Posted on: March 11, 2021
The City of Petersburg’s Economic Development Authority is requesting qualifications and proposals from qualified individuals and/or firms who wish to be considered for providing professional legal services on an “as needed” ...
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City Announcements
Posted on: January 21, 2021
In partnership with Petersburg City Public Schools, individual food packs may be picked up from the Vernon Johns Middle School gym at 1pm on Friday, January 22.
Food will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. This limited supply is ...
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City Announcements
Posted on: January 21, 2021
Governor Northam Announces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs in City of Petersburg
Company to invest $124.5 million to establish new facility adjacent to Phlow Corporation
PETERSBURG—Governor Ralph Northam has announce...
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City Announcements
Posted on: January 20, 2021
On January 19, 2021, the Petersburg Department of Neighborhood Services accompanied by engineering consultants and the City Attorney performed an inspection of the old Ramada Inn property at 380 E. Washington Street. The inspection, performed wi...
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City Announcements
Posted on: January 20, 2021
This application is now closed.
January 20, 2021 Update:
The deadline for utility assistance mail-in applications has been extended through 4:30 pm on Friday, January 29th. This extension is for mail-in applications only.
Mail-in applicat...
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City Announcements
Posted on: January 14, 2021
The Ward 6 Clean Up will begin at 9:00AM at Washington Street and Dunlop up to the Pepsi plant.
The City Area Clean-Up will begin at 9:30am at Washington Street Exit coming off of 95 south (at the Old Neptune Building).
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City Announcements
Posted on: October 29, 2021
Petersburg’s Bond Ratings Upgraded
The City of Petersburg’s bond rating has been upgraded to an A+ from BBB+ by S&P Global Ratings, and to an A2 with intent to an A1 by Moody’s Investors Service. Obligations rated A2 by Mo...
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Petersburg News