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Nancy Edwards, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away on January 7, 2025. She was 86. Born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others.

Jan 6, 2025 · Monday was a day to play and a day to remember all across the Tri-City area. The first significant snowfall in at least five years brought three inches or more of snow and sleet to the ground, closing schools and government offices throughout central Virginia. Another inch of snow could fall before the storm moves out late Monday night.

3 days ago · Petersburg City Council approved $1.9 million to help fund a new sports training facility, adding to a previous $500,000 contribution. The facility, estimated to cost $5.4 million, will primarily serve Petersburg High School students but will also be open to the public. Some residents have voiced ...

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Jan 30, 2025 · For over a decade, the city’s comprehensive plans — guiding policy documents for the long-term planning and future development of Petersburg — have highlighted the urgent need to beautify the “blighted” entry corridors to the city, including East Washington Street. “This gateway has the potential to be a dramatic introduction to the city,” a …

4 days ago · Hopewell City Council voted 4-3 against a proposed affordable housing development, with some members expressing concerns about it being 100% affordable and citing issues with a previous Woda Cooper development in the city. Council members opposing the project asked the developer, Woda Cooper ...

Sep 24, 2024 · PETERSBURG — Gratitude is my word of the day. On September 18, I attended a school board meeting where the Board of the Petersburg City Public Schools presented me with the gift of pride, a Virginia School Boards Association [VSBA] 2024 Media Honor Roll certificate and a Petersburg City Public Schools resolution.

Nov 5, 2024 · 4:45 p.m. According to Barbara S. Tabb, chair of the Electoral Board in Prince George, 619 people had cast their votes by 4:20 p.m. at the Jefferson Park Precinct located on Middle Road.