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N Adams St to close between Franklin St & Henry St
Week of October 5 - 9, 2026
The Petersburg Domestic Violence Taskforce Advocates and Allies Annual Conference
To be held at Petersburg Public Library on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Citywide Fall Cleanup Day - October 24
Dump your junk for free! 6 Locations in the City - 8 am until 12 pm.
Willcox Lake Dam Construction
Work on the dam will require closing access to the lake from Defense Road. This project will continue through Spring of 2027.
Cardinal News
Published September 22Headlines from across the state: AG Jay Jones asks SCC to reset the clock on Dominion-NextEra merger; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia Beach schools, Civil Rights Office reach agreement over sexual misconduct investigations. Petersburg City Schools to raise starting teacher salaries to $60K after budget vote. CarMax cuts 60-plus jobs in Richmond area.
Mama Joe Project - October 4
A Community Engagement Forum for education and inspiration regarding Dementia, Alzheimer's, and caregiving.
Joint Meeting with City Council Cancelled
This will be a Petersburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority Informational Session.
City Council Approves PCPS FY 2027 Budget
Includes Phase I of the school division's compensation and classification.
Council Communicates - September 1, 2026, Council Meeting
Council Communicates - September 1, 2026, Council Meeting.
Petersburg Sheriff's Office receives K9 Protective Vest
Gift for K9 Zita from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
PAT Operational Changes
Mulberry Street Water Main Replacement
Project ongoing through September 25