News Flash

ARB Vacant Position

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Petersburg is now accepting applications to fill one (1) position on the Architectural Review Board. **This vacant position requires the applicant to be an architect and he/she does not have to reside in the City of Petersburg...

Message From City Assessor

Petersburg Assessor’s Office Requesting Information from Commercial Property Owners

Petersburg's City Assessor’s Office is requesting income and expense information from commercial property owners to develop fair and ...

City of Petersburg Spring Newsletter

If you did not receive the Petersburg Spring Newsletter in the mail, you can view it online: Spring 2023 Newsletter.

More Downtown Bus Service

Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) is pleased to announce bus service to more stops throughout the downtown area. PAT’s Ettrick Route will now include Buttermilk Bake Shop, Saucy's BBQ, Demolition Coffee, and River Street Market. The stop to...

Report High Grass

Keeping the landscape of Petersburg clean and safe is important, and you can help by reporting tall grass or weeds. Call 804-324-5748 - please provide an address, street name and a nearby landmark when making the call. Please remember to keep your grass c...

June 20, 2023 Democratic Primary Information

CITY OF PETERSBURG CANDIDATES FOR JUNE 20, 2023 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY 

MEMBER, SENATE OF VIRGINIA 13TH DISTRICT 

LASHRECSE D. AIRD (757)553-2066 P.O. BOX 3943 PETERSBURG, VA. 23805 E-MAIL: ...

Stormwater Management Study Underway

Petersburg Citywide Drainage Study Underway

A stormwater management study underway will identify problems and outline solutions for flood mitigation throughout Petersburg. Much of the City’s main infrastructure is nearly 100 years old a...

Traffic Alert - Appomattox River Canal Bridge Replacement

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 ...

City of Petersburg Bond Rating Upgraded

City of Petersburg Bond Rating Upgraded

Petersburg’s A+ bond rating has been upgraded to an A1 from an A2 by Moody’s Investors Service. An A1 rating means that the City has a strong capacity to meet its financial commitments a...

Recycling Collection Update from Central Virginia Waste Management Authority

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

Virtual Job Hunt Club - Petersburg

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...

Petersburg Utility Assistance Update - Deadline Extended

This application is now closed.

January 20, 2021 Update: