Petersburg in Virginia

06/10/2026

🎶🎷🎹Who's ready for the Halifax Music Festival THIS weekend?? 🎷🎹🎶 Gates open at 5pm on Friday and Saturday night and the music starts at 7pm! Don't miss this annual tradition "On the 'Ave" at Halifax Triangle!

06/10/2026

Got documents you'd like to dispose of securely? Gather them up and head over to 1340 E. Washington St this Saturday, June 13 for a FREE Community Shredding Event between 8 am and Noon.

06/08/2026

05/27/2026

❗⛈️Petersburg Emergency Services is preparing for possible flash flooding and damage that could be caused by heavy rain and high winds this afternoon and into the evening. Signage and barricades are being moved to known flood areas, all necessary equipment is fueled, and city crews are on standby to work tonight if needed.

Police will be patrolling throughout the City and reporting areas of concern to Public Works and other City Departments.

Please report any flooding or fallen trees to the police non-emergency number: (804) 732-4222.

For all power outages, call Dominion Power: 866-366-4357.

Tie down or bring inside any objects that could be blown around by wind or damaged by heavy rain such as outdoor furniture, grills, garbage cans, toys, or other loose objects;

Secure all windows in your house and all objects on your roof such as antennas or satellite dishes;

Trim back any trees or bushes that can blow against your house and cause damage;

Stock up on water and food;

Charge your electronic devices;

Have working flashlights and extra batteries;

Plan to stay in touch with relatives or neighbors in case of power loss;

Fuel your vehicle, but during the storm please stay off the roads unless there is an emergency;

If you plan to use a generator, be sure you have proper electrical wiring and ventilation, and

Stay tuned to Petersburg social media, television, and the city website (www.petersburg-va.org) for updates.

05/22/2026

❗The boil water notice has been lifted ❗Thank you for your patience and understanding.

05/22/2026

TAKE NOTICE that the Petersburg City Council will hold a Special Meeting for the Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the City of Petersburg FY27 Operating Budget and the Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 Budget on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at the Union Train Station, 103 River Street, Petersburg, VA.

The meeting will be viewable via Zoom. The link to view the meeting is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84199552173?from=addon
Meeting ID: 841 9955 2173 or
One tap mobile at +13126266799,,84199552173 # US (Chicago) or +16465588656,,84199552173 # US (New York)

Additional information regarding the above-referenced matter may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk of City Council, City Hall, Room 210, or by telephone at (804) 733-2323. Persons may appear and present their views at the Public Hearing. Anyone needing assistance or accommodation under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act should call the Office of the Clerk of Council at (804) 733-2323.

05/20/2026

There will be a brief water outage in this area today, anticipated for no longer than 2 hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

05/20/2026

❗5/21/26 UPDATE - The map has been updated to reflect the current area affected by the notice. Testing will occur on Friday and hopefully we will get the all-clear by around midday. Thank you for your patience.

BOIL WATER NOTICE
Notice to Customers of City of Petersburg Waterworks in the Following Areas:
1) Union between Wythe and Tabb Streets
2) Washington between Sycamore and Market Streets �

BOIL YOUR TAP WATER
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.
The Virginia Department of Health, in conjunction with the Petersburg Health Department and Petersburg Utilities Division Water System, advises residents and business owners in the Union between Wythe and Tabb Streets and Washington between Sycamore and Union Streets areas who were recently without water due to a water line break to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. This precaution is necessary because a water line repair resulted in a loss of pressure.
DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverages, food preparation, and ice-making until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to ensure that the tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one (1) minute, and then cool before using, or use bottled water.

If you cannot boil your tap water:
• An alternative method of purification for residents or business owners without gas or electricity is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (about a teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.
• Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer's instructions.

We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. To address this problem, we are flushing the system, sampling for chlorine, and completing the required bacteriological testing. We anticipate resolving the problem within 24 to 48 hours.
For more information, contact Richard Harris, Interim Petersburg Director of Public Works, at: [email protected]
804-733-2320 - 1340 East Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Please share this information with others who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

05/19/2026

In transporting our Carriage House residents, valuable feedback has prompted an adjustment in services to provide a more optimal experience.

Route 6 South Crater Road, has been updated to directly serve the Days Inn at the following times: 6:40 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 4:40 p.m., and 5:40 p.m.

This adjustment will allow residents to access shopping and medical facilities in the South Crater Road area without needing to travel to the main terminal for transfers.

This update also includes the addition of the final day‑service trip, providing a one‑seat return to the Days Inn from Walmart and South Crater Square.

New schedules have been delivered to the Days Inn, and this service change will go into effect tomorrow morning, May 19, 2026.