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Welcome to Petersburg.com Posted by petersburgwebmaster (2009/1/5)

Welcome to Petersburg.com - the "Web 2.0" website serving the City of Petersburg, Virginia. Watch this site as we roll out new features. Register as a user and take advantage of the opportunity we offer to promote your business, share news and announcements of your group or organization, interact with fellow residents of the City of Petersburg, Virginia via the internet, and keep abreast of whats going on in the City of Petersburg, Virginia.

This site will be primarily devoted to promoting local content contributed by local businesses, organizations and residents. If you are interested in being a contributor, contact us. We welcome the opportunity to provide you the ability to promote your local business, share the success of your local sports teams, promote your local club or charity. Register as a user and take advantage of the free opportunities we offer to promote your business, share news and announcements of your group or organization, interact with fellow residents of the City of Petersburg, Virginia via the internet, and keep abreast of whats going on in the City of Petersburg, Virginia.

The first step to use our features is to register as a user on our site. Then, as you explore Petersburg.com let us know what feature or news you want to share. Upon verification, we can give you privileges to input and post your news instantly.

Local businesses may become "Link Partners" and receive free promotion via banners ads, links and the ability to post news and announcements. Local Businesses may also list themselves for free in our local Business Directory and grow their business via the world wide web.

Local organizations, charities, and contributing writers may even profit by contributing content as qualifying contributors can earn financial rewards via Google Adsense from clicks by visitors to the news, announcement and content you supply.

Petersburg.com is what is known as a "Web 2.0" website - i.e. a feature that is composed of contributions by those who view and participate in the site. Anyone can participate. In order to post, you must be a registered user of the website. Posting is subject to our Terms of Use as linked from the bottom of our Home Page. By posting, you adopt and agree to our Terms of Use and News and policies applicable to various features as a binding legal agreement. These include (i) a representation by you that the post is accurate, does not contain any copyright content of any third party unless you have the right to post it, (ii) a prohibition against any posting that is slanderous, illegal, containing "hate" material," (material expressing racial, religous, sexual orientation or other bigotry) or known to you to be untrue, and (iii) a representation by you that if posting on behalf of an organization or other person, that you have the right to make such posting. Violaters are subject to loss of posting and/or website access privileges. If you observe any posting which violates our Terms of Use, please notify us via our contact link (on the Home Page) and report the abuse and we will endeavor to promtly investigate and remove if appropriate.

[2008/10/15] Free Local Business Directory Launched!
Petersburg.com has launched a Local Business Directory which includes several categories of listing, and, for a limited time, offers any Petersburg regional business the opportunity to submit a free business directory listing! Visit this feature in the side bar menu, and list you business in the directory.
[2008/5/28] Petersburg.com adds Video Features!
Petersburg.com has added a "user posted video" feature to the website! Registered website users may have their YouTube videos displayed and linked directly from www.Peteresburg.com via the use of this latest feature. To take advantage of this feature, simply upload you video to www.YouTube.com in accordance with their...
[2008/5/17] City of Petersburg - City Charter
CITY OF PETERSBURG
City of First Class.
Incorporated by an 1874-75 Act of Assembly.
Charter, 1874-75, c. 163; repealed 1962, c. 259.
Charter, 1962, c. 259.
Amended 1970, c. 137 (§ 3-7)
1970, c. 318 (§ 1-7)
1972, c. 25 (§§ 2-1, 2-3)
1973, c. 102 (§ 4-8 [added])
1974, c. 2 (§§ 1-7 [repealed], 1-7.1 [added], 2-1 [repealed],
2-1.1 [added], 2-2 [repealed], 2-2.1 [added],
2-3 [repealed], 2-3.1 [added], 2-5, 2-8 [repealed],
2-8.1 [added])
1975, c. 349 (§§ 1-4, 3-9 [repealed], 3-10, 3-18 [repealed],
3-19, 4-1, 6-6)
1976, c. 482 (§§ 3-14, 4-9 [added])
1979, c. 350 (§...
[2008/4/29] www.Petersburg.com - Over 125,000 visitors in Past year!
www.petersburg.com announces that since revamping the website, it has logged 127,596 unique visitors in the past year! Local Petersburg business and groups are encouraged to take advantage of our free features to promote their business, events and group activities, or just to share news and announcements with the local community!
[2008/2/7] New Photographic History of Fort Lee Now Available
Fort Lee, by Tim O’Gorman and Dr. Steve Anders and published by Arcadia Publishing Company, is now available. The 128 page book contains over 240 photographs of Camp and Fort Lee chronicling its evolution from a National Army Cantonment during World War I, to its reemergence as the Quartermaster Replacement Center and School during World War II, to its establishment as the Home of the Quartermaster Corps, and its continuing role in training soldiers to become Quartermasters.

Dr. Anders has been the Quartermaster Center and School Command Historian since 1984. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) University where he received...
[2008/2/7] Anniversary of the Breakthrough - March 29, 2008
Commemorate the 143rd anniversary of the April 2, 1865 Petersburg Breakthrough by participating in a pre-dawn tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield followed by a hot breakfast at the Hardtack & Coffee Cafe. Throughout the day, join Park historians on van tours featuring the Battle of Lewis Farm, participate in living history demonstrations, and enjoy talks related to the 1865 fall of Petersburg. Reservations and fee required.
For more information about any of the Park's events, tours and programs,
call (804) 861-2408 or toll-free 1-877-PAMPLIN.

Click...

[2007/9/23] VSU Surges in U.S. News Rankings
Virginia State University has announced that it has surged in the latest U.S. News rankings of educational institutions. Virginia State University gained 19 spots in the 2008 U.S. News & World Report’s (USN&WR) annual ranking of America’s best colleges and universities. VSU’s ranking of 75 among master’s universities in the Southern Region made the University the highest ranked, public, historically black college and university (HBCU) and the third highest ranked HBCU in the region.
See VSU surges in Rankings!
[2007/9/23] 2007 BRAC SUMMIT - September 28, 2007
The Crater Regional Workforce Investment Board has announced that the 2007 BRAC SUMMIT will be held on September 28, 2007. The event will focus upon opportunities for regional businesses arising from the BRAC process and expansion at Fort Lee. For more information, visit 2007 BRAC Summit
[2007/8/24] www.SouthsideVirginia.US announces Web Blog feature!
www.SouthsideVirginia.US has announced the launch of its community blog feature. Writers interested in authoring a blog about Petersburg, the Southside Virginia region, are invited to submit proposals. Local Businesses and professionals are welcome to author “infommercial” style blogs which promote your business or trade/professional expertise so long as the content includes useful information and tips and is not merely advertising. Local government...

Recent News & Announcements from the Community

Thursday In Old Towne (2009/5/10)
Thursday In Old Towne continues each Thursday night through September
24th. These community events are sponsored by The Petersburg
Foundation. All proceeds will go to the "Picture Petersburg"
[url=<http://www.petersburgarea.org/Modules ... ument.aspx?documentid=236>]<President Taft Commemorative Lunch & Reenactment - May 19 (2009/5/10)

On May 19, 2009, the centennial of President Howard Taft's famous visit
to Petersburg will be held on the south lawn of historic Centre Hill
Museum where attendees will be transported back in time as the luncheon
event and presentations by President Taft and other notables of 1909 are
recreated on the south lawn of the property. Descendents of guests
present at the original event have been invited to attend the function
which will provide a legacy-connection to the ceremony. The luncheon is
also open to anyone interested in celebrating the centennia...
U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee (2009/3/6)
Shaking, baking, cooking and creating . . . it's the 34th U.S. Army
Culinary Arts Competition coming to Fort Lee!

Open to the public for the first time is the Field Cooking Competition
on March 4th, 5th and 6th outside McLaughlin Food Service Training
facility (Building 4200). Purchase your ticket ($4.25) there after 10am
each day for your choice of team cooked competition meals using "field
kitchen" equipment. Teams will post their menus and you get to choose
which one to buy and enjoy. First-come, first-served. Space is limited
so arr...
This week in Old Towne (reprint of email news) (2009/1/6)
Happy New Year to you all! We wish you health and happiness in the upcoming year.

Below are upcoming events in Old Towne. Related to the Edgar Allen Poe event at Minerva Books (see below), there is also an interesting article by Petersburg resident Jeff Abugel in the January Richmond Magazine - about the link to Poe here in Old Towne and the “Hiram Haines Coffee House” building he and his wife Bev Rivers are restoring on Bank St.

Please note that TONIGHT – Monday, Jan 5 – 5:30 pm there is a Bi-Annual Organizational Meeting for the purpose of electing a Mayor and V...
This week in Old Towne (reprint of email news) (2008/11/11)
Well, FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS rolls around again this Friday, Nov. 14. As soon as we get the listing of events, they will be posted on http://oldtownepetersburg.com/FridayfortheArts.html .

We are starting to get information about holiday events. It seems the Season is upon us as Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. This year, make the short drive to Old Towne to do your Christmas shopping. The charming shops in renovated historic buildi...
This week in Old Towne - Event Announcements (2008/10/14)
reprint of email news release:

SALES/SPECIALS

**** Therapeutic Massage Center and Boutique - During the month of October we are featuring "In the Pink Collection - Fund Raiser for Breast Cancer Awareness" by Ellen Murphy. Please visit our boutique to see Ellen's one of a kind jewelry items. Proceeds from the In the Pink Collection will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Hours Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 722-1720, tmc-and-boutique.com . 27 Bollingbrook Street, Second Floor.

**** Aaaahhhh..... There's no place lik...
All Hallow's Eve at Blandford (2008/10/14)
Come meet some of our residents and our history at Blandford Church and Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 31. Guided walking tours of this historic cemetery are offered from 6:30 - 8:15 on the quarter hour. Please wear walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Your tour begins on the shuttle bus at the parking lot for the Visitors Center in Old Towne running 6:00 - 9:30 pm. There will be no parking available at the Cemetery. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through the Visitors Center or call 804 - 733 - 2400. Hours are 9:00 - 5:00 daily. $7 adults/ $5 for kids under twelve
Ms. Hallie Powers - 2009 Teacher of the Year (2008/10/14)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Clifford H. Davis
Public Information Officer
(804) 862-7084 office; cldavis@petersburg.k12.va.us
(804) 732-2154 fax
Petersburg City Public Schools announces Teacher of the Year
PETERSBURG – The Petersburg City Public Schools announces its district-level winner for the 2009 Mary V. Bicouvaris Teacher of the Year award, Ms. Hallie Powers, who teaches English at Petersburg High School. Ms. Powers will now compete for th...
PHS Student Scholarship Committee rewards great graduates (2008/10/14)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Clifford H. Davis
Public Information Officer
(804) 862-7084 office; cldavis@petersburg.k12.va.us
(804) 732-2154 fax
PHS Student Scholarship Committee rewards great graduates
PETERSBURG – Class of 2008 Petersburg High School graduates Kiya Haskett, Kiara Johnson, Maurice Jackson, Shari Johnson and April Giles have all been awarded four year scholarships by the Petersburg High School Student Scholarship Committee...
Reprint - this week in Old towne - Golden Ball, Discover Richmond, half way to M (2008/8/6)
Hope you got to see the Generals play last Tuesday. I was out of town, but hear the game was a lot of fun, and the dinner brought by the OTMG members and others was great! Many, many folks helped – some donated cash including the Retail Merchants Association - $250; Appomattox Tile Art - $50; and food, plates, etc. were donated for lots of folks including The Utopia Spa, Pink Scottie, Polish Pottery Shop (I’m sorry, I'm rushing to get this email out tonight and I know I missed specifically noting all of you). A special thanks to RoxzAnne at the Old Towne Catering Co for organizing the ...

Scenes from the Past - Wilcox Lake

Wilcox Lake in Lee Park - a popular (but whites only) swimming hole in Petersburg's past. Wilcox Lake was closed to swimming in the 1960's rather then remaining open in an integrated basis after US Supreme Court decisions held such segregation was unconstitutional. Wilcox Lake has never been reopened for swimming, but remains a great fishing hole open to all.