Census 2020 - April 1, 2020 - The Count Matters!

Why does the count matter..............................??????????

• The federal government uses census numbers to allocate more than $675 billion in federal funds annually for community programs and services, such as education programs, housing and community development, health care services for the elderly and job traini...

Petersburg Operating Under Stay at Home Order

Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020 through Friday, April 17, 2020, the City of Petersburg will be operating under the, “Stay at Home Order” established by Governor Northam (Executive Order #55).  

Under this order, the City wil...

Petersburg Department of Social Services Advisory Board teleconference meeting

Due to COVID-19, The City of Petersburg Department of Social Services Advisory Board meeting has been changed to a teleconference meeting.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020, 6:00pm

Call Number:

(605) 313-5927

Pin 373391

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Petersburg Public Works and Utilities Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus Update from 

Petersburg Public Works and Utilities

Petersburg’s Department of Public Works and Utilities continues to operate through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to provide citizens, businesses, and industries with rel...

Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The City of Petersburg is encouraging City employees and community members to heed necessary precautions to minimize the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Though the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assessed the potential public health t...

Petersburg Black History Month Festival Postponed

Albert Jones Field - CLOSED

Albert Jones Field (806 Augusta Avenue) will remain CLOSED until further notice. 

This closing is due to a downed utility pole with an electric transformer. 

The City of Petersburg immediately reported this to ...

Petersburg EDA Meeting Cancelled.

Public Notice

Due to the lack of a confirmed quorum, the January 30, 2020 EDA meeting has been cancelled.

TAKE NOTICE, the Petersburg Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled January 30, 2020, at 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Petersburg Public L...

Petersburg Economic Development Authority Meeting

Public Notice

TAKE NOTICE, the Petersburg Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled January 30, 2020, at 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington Street.

For further information contact Pete...

Commissioner of the Revenue Office Closed on 1/28 & 1/29

City of Petersburg Saves $2.5 Million Through Refinancing Bonds

City of Petersburg Saves $2.5 Million 

Through Refinancing Bonds

Petersburg, Virginia: The City of Petersburg, in collaboration with its financial advisor, Davenport & Company and its bond counsel has closed on a refinancing of 2009 bo...

5th Annual Petersburg Half Marathon & 5K

View full map and race details HERE

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources & Updates

Petersburg, Virginia COVID-19 UPDATES 

Beginning March 31, 2020, Click Here for all City of Petersburg Coronavirus Updates

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March 27, 2020

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Welcome to Petersburg: Video Tour

Click  HERE to experience the video welcome to Petersburg, Virginia!

City of Petersburg Announces New Director of Economic Development

City of Petersburg Announces 

New Director of Economic Development

The City of Petersburg is pleased to welcome Carthan F. Currin III as Director of Economic Development. 

Mr. Carthan Currin brings more than 30 years of both public and priv...

City of Petersburg Announces Opening of New Fiscal Management Building

City of Petersburg Announces Opening of New Fiscal Management Building

Petersburg, Virginia:  Effective Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the following Petersburg Government offices will be located at 144 North Sycamore Street: Office of Billing and Coll...

Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade

Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade; Outlook Remains ‘Positive’

Petersburg, Virginia:  The City of Petersburg announces that S&P Global Ratings has raised its long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on Petersburg&...

Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9, Lucky, to receive body armor donation

Petersburg Intensifies Code Enforcement Throughout the Community

City of Petersburg Intensifies Code Enforcement throughout the Community

Petersburg, Virginia:  During the December 10th City Council Meeting, Petersburg City Council enhanced the City’s current Code Enforcement tools by unanimously adop...

City of Petersburg Government Offices Closed on January 17th & 20th

City of Petersburg Government Offices Closed on January 17^th & 20^th 

Petersburg, Virginia: City government offices will be closed on Friday, January 17^th and Monday, January 20^th in observance of Lee-Jackson Day and Martin L...

Petersburg Financial Offices Moving to New Location

Winter Holiday Closing Schedule

City of Petersburg Government Offices 

Closed for Winter Holiday

Petersburg, Va: City government offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24^th, Wednesday, December 25^th, and Wednesday, January 1^st in observance of the Winter Holiday. Cl...

Petersburg Area Transit Announces New Stop at Ettrick Amtrak Station

Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) will now provide service to the Amtrak Station in Ettrick, Virginia effectively immediately.  The implementation of this route comes ahead of PATs complete bus route realignment slated for later this year.  ...

Petersburg Library Foundation Kicks Off Phase 2

PETERSBURG LIBRARY FOUNDATION KICKS OFF PHASE 2

Petersburg, Va. -- The Petersburg Library Foundation will build a Conference/Event Center, announced Robert C. Walker, Chairman of the Petersburg Library Foundation.

The Conference/Event Center will accommodat...

Petersburg FY2018-2019 Proposed Annual Budget

The Proposed Annual Budget can be accessed HERE

Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9, Lucky, receives Protective Body Armor

Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9 Lucky receives Protective Body Armor

Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9, Lucky, received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interes...

Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

The City of Petersburg is encouraging City employees and community members to heed necessary precautions to minimize the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Though the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assessed the potential public health t...

Blight Call to Action II

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Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9, Lucky, receives Protective Body Armor

Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9, Lucky, receives Protective Body Armor

Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9, Lucky, received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s,...

Petersburg Sheriff’s Office K9 Lucky to get Donation of Body Armor

Petersburg October TRIAD Meeting

Petersburg Sheriff's Office Recognized in Helping to Fight Car Theft