2021 Petersburg Leaf Collection Schedule

Petersburg Leaf Collection Begins on November 15 and continues through January 7. Please see the schedule for collection in each Ward and share.

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Council Communicates - October 5, 2021

Council Communicates - October 5, 2021 Meeting

Council Communicates does not represent official minutes of the City Council meeting. The official minutes and agendas can be viewed at www.petersburg-va.org.

Please note that official minutes are not posted un...

Voting Details 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE for the November 2, 2021, General Election in the City of Petersburg, Virginia

Important Election Related Dates:

The Deadline to Register to vote or to make any changes in name or address is October 12, 2021, by 5:00 PM. Forms can be obtained ...

Review New Petersburg Flood Maps

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Petersburg, VA. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. 

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state...

AMPAC Fine Chemicals to Expand Petersburg Operation with $25M Investment, Adding 156 New Jobs

May 4, 2021 - Governor Ralph Northam has announced that AMPAC Fine Chemicals (AFC), a leading manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in the United States, will invest $25 million to expand its existing operation on North Normandy Drive i...

City Seeks Help from DEQ with Abatement Efforts on Old Ramada Hotel

The City of Petersburg continues to work to find innovative ways to cover the potential costs for demolition and/or abatement of unsafe conditions on the old Ramada Hotel at 380 E. Washington Street.  On April 6, 2021, City Council adopted an Ord...

Petersburg Begins Major Streetlight LED Conversion Project

This week, the City of Petersburg in partnership with Dominion Energy, will start the capital improvement project of converting existing City streetlights to LED. LED lighting, which stands for light-emitting diode, produces light up to 90% more efficient...

COVID-19 Vaccination in Petersburg

How do I contact the Crater Health District about COVID-19?

• COVID-19 Call Center, M-F, 9:30am-5:00pm - 804-862-8989
• COVID-19 Pre-screening - 804-863-1652, Option 1
• COVID-19 Email: CraterCOVID19Vaccination@vdh.virginia.gov
• Virginia Department of Health Coronav...

Petersburg Receives Bond Rating Upgrade to “BBB+”

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...

City of Petersburg Announces Positive Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

City of Petersburg Announces Positive Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

The City of Petersburg has received Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 with an overall unmodified opinion on the audit of...

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs in City of Petersburg

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...

Welcome to Petersburg: Video Tour

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