Petersburg Government Offices Closed on Monday, January 18, 2021

City of Petersburg Government Offices Closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 

City government offices will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. 

Closed offices include: City Hall, Cit...

Petersburg Utility Assistance Program + Jan. 11th Update

January 11, 2021 Update: 

New GIS Website for Petersburg, VA

City of Petersburg Introduces New GIS Website

The Petersburg City Assessor’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of a new GIS (Geographical Information System) website and an expanded offering of property information. The new website...

Veteran Fire Chief Selected to Lead the City of Petersburg’s Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services

Veteran Fire Chief Selected to Lead the City of Petersburg’s Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services

Petersburg City Manager has announced the selection of Mr. Scott Liebold to serve as the City’s next Interim Fire Chief. The Fire Chief wi...

Petersburg Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Petersburg Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award 

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) panel has officially voted to award Petersburg with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2020-2021 budget document. &...

City of Petersburg Announces Positive Fund Balance for FY 2018-2019

The City of Petersburg has received CAFR results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 with an overall unmodified opinion on the audit of financial statements from FY 2018-2019. Based on conservative budgeting, strong fiscal management, and a more streamlined co...

Petersburg Bureau of Police Earns Full Accreditation

On September 29, 2020, the Petersburg Bureau of Police received an award recognizing their accreditation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). This marks the first time in the 210-year history of Petersburg Police tha...

Petersburg Breaks Ground on New Park and Ride Facility

On September 9, 2020, the City of Petersburg hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new park and ride facility that will increase travel accessibility throughout the Tri-Cities. This park and ride project is funded entirely through the Commonwealth&rs...

Petersburg announces 2020 Holiday Season Giving Initiative

The City of Petersburg announces the 2020 Holiday Season Giving Initiative - "Feed the Need with a Taste of Petersburg."  Through Feed the Need, the City will partner with local restaurants and/or catering services to purchase pre-packa...

Feed the Need with a Taste of Petersburg will Continue for the Christmas Holiday

The City of Petersburg will continue the 2020 Holiday Season Giving Initiative - "Feed the Need with a Taste of Petersburg," for the Christmas Holiday! Through Feed the Need, the City will partner with local restaurants to purchase pre-packaged ...

Holiday Hours for Petersburg Government Offices

Holiday Hours for Petersburg Government Offices

Petersburg City government offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24; Friday, December 25; and Friday, January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. 

Closed offices include: Ci...

Reverse Christmas Parade to be held in Petersburg!

Drive-Thru Style Christmas Parade Hosted in Petersburg 

A Covid-Conscious, modified Christmas Parade will make its way to Petersburg this Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 6:00pm -7:30pm in Old Towne/downtown Petersburg. This celebration is sponsor...

City of Petersburg Seeks Community Input on 5-Year Strategic Plan

The City of Petersburg is in the final stages of completing a Strategic Plan to guide the City's operations over the next five years. The City Council held a retreat in 2019 to develop a vision, values, and strategic goals for Petersburg...

City of Petersburg Breaks Ground on St. Andrew Street Bridge Project

While original design plans for the St. Andrew Street Bridge dating back to 1923, the Federal Bridge Registry lists the year built as 1935. The bridge was replaced with the current structure in 1968. The existing bridge that carries St. Andrew Street over...

Petersburg Area Transit Offers Election Day Shuttle Service

Petersburg Area Transit Announces “Ride Out to Vote” Initiative

For Election Day 2020, Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) announces the “Ride Out to Vote” campaign with the goal of assisting Petersburg residents in access...

Petersburg is Open for Business! - Small Business Relief Program (2nd Round)

Petersburg is Open for Business!

Following a successful first round of COVID-19 relief grant funding, the City of Petersburg has opened the application process for a second round of funding. The second round of the COVID-19 small business grant program is ...

Petersburg Reopens Fire Station #4

On Saturday, August 29th, the City of Petersburg hosted a reopening ceremony for Fire Station #4 in the Walnut Hill area of the City. 

In April 2020, the City temporarily closed Fire Station #4 due to health and safety concerns. The Fire Station w...

Petersburg is Open for Business! - Small Business Relief Program

Petersburg is Open for Business!

Petersburg City Council has approved the COVID-19 small business grant program funded by the CDBG CARES Act. The goal of this program is to energize business collaboration and provide direct financial relief to businesses s...

Petersburg Distributes 20,000 Pieces of COVID-19 PPE Throughout Community

Petersburg Distributes 20,000 Pieces of COVID-19 PPE Throughout Community 

As part of Governor Northam’s Health Equity Pilot Program, the City of Petersburg has received 20,000 pieces of COVID-19 PPE to distribute among vulnerable areas ...

COVID-19 Testing in Petersburg

COVID-19 Testing is available in Petersburg through the Crater Health District on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Pre-screening is required. For pre-screening, call 804-863-1652 - Option 1.

Testing Times and Locations: 

Mondays: 10am - 12pm

Loca...

Petersburg Pharmaceutical Plant Partners with Richmond Manufacturing Company

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: 

By JOHN REID BLACKWELL AND MICHAEL MARTZ

A new Richmond-based pharmaceutical manufacturing company has received a $354 million federal contract to help build a strategic, national reserve of essential medications ...

Petersburg Fire Station # 4 Update

Petersburg Fire Station # 4 Update

In April 2020, the City temporarily closed Fire Station #4 (Walnut Hill) due to health and safety concerns.

The Fire Station was experiencing severe issues with mold, asbestos, and an overall antiquated infrastructure.

In M...

Petersburg Fire Station #4 Update

In April 2020, the City temporarily closed Fire Station #4 (Walnut Hill) due to health and safety concerns. The Fire Station was experiencing severe issues with mold, asbestos, and an overall antiquated infrastructure.

In May, Petersburg City Council appro...

Petersburg Area Transit Unveils New Buses

Petersburg Area Transit announces the unveiling of seven (7) new transit buses. This unveil marks the second year of PATs capital replacement plan.  The transit buses were purchased in part through a partnership between Petersburg Area Transit (P...

Welcome to Petersburg: Video Tour

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

City of Petersburg Hosts Fire Station #4 Open House

City of Petersburg Fire Station #4 Open House 

In April 2020, the City of Petersburg temporarily closed Fire Station #4 (Walnut Hill) due to health and safety concerns. The fire station was experiencing severe issues with mold, asbestos, and an ov...