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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Road Closed for Tree-Cutting

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ROAD CLOSUREWednesday, November 29

Sycamore Street between Washington and Wythe Streets will be closed Wednesday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm for tree-cutting. The trees have become too large and are damaging the sidewalks, curbs and some of the storefronts. Th...
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City Announcements
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Holiday/Winter Newsletter

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The Holiday/Winter newsletter will be in the mail next week, but it's online now! Take a look and plan to attend one of the many holiday events in Petersburg: Holiday/Winter Newsletter.

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City Announcements
Posted on: November 21, 2023

Skill Games Illegal in Petersburg

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Skill Games Illegal in Petersburg

Based upon the recommendation from the Virginia Attorney General concerning the restrictions imposed by the Virginia Code regarding Skill Games, the City of Petersburg is now enforcing these sections of the Code. Operators...

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City Announcements
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Incorrect Date on Petersburg Personal Property Tax Bills

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Incorrect Date on Petersburg Personal Property Tax Bills

The 2023 Petersburg Personal Property Supplemental bills that residents and businesses received were printed with an 11/1/2023 due date. The correct due date is 11/30/2023. Any penalties and interest...

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City Announcements
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Leaf Collection 2023

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2023 Fall Leaf Pick-Up Schedule 

Petersburg's Public Works Department Annual Fall Leaf Pick-Up Program has started and will continue through January 19, 2024. The City will provide one round of leaf vacuuming in each ward. The da...

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City Announcements
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Traffic Alert - Appomattox River Canal Bridge Replacement

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CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD (ROUTE 36) IN THE CITY OF PETERSBURGDrivers should follow the posted detour

Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the bridge over the Appomattox River Canal on University ...

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City Announcements
Posted on: May 12, 2021

Recycling Collection Update from Central Virginia Waste Management Authority

This week, Petersburg Blue Week Recycling will be collected on Saturday, May 15th.


City Announcements
Posted on: March 15, 2021

Virtual Job Hunt Club - Petersburg

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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: January 20, 2021

Petersburg Utility Assistance Update - Deadline Extended

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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. 
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