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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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Petersburg News
Posted on: November 25, 2023

Ward 4 Meeting - November 30, 2023

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Councilman Charles Cuthbert will hold a Ward 4 meeting at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. All citizens of Petersburg are invited to attend. 

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Petersburg News
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Travel Inn

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Petersburg Wins Case Against Blight

The Travel Inn at 530 E. Washington Street has been vacant, and the owner of the building has been violating codes relating to the condition of the building for some time.

Travel Inn owner Katumbh LLC, Santokh Singh, appe...

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Petersburg News
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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Petersburg News
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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Petersburg News
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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Petersburg News
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Council Communicates - November 8, 2023, Council Meeting

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Council Communicates does NOT represent the official minutes of City Council meetings. The official minutes and agendas are posted on the city website. Council Communicates for the November 8, 2023, meeting.

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Petersburg News
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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Petersburg News
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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Petersburg News