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The VDOT wants YOUR feedback on potential improvements in Petersburg!
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants to hear from you. VDOT is seeking feedback from Petersburg's residents on a transportation study looking into potential safety and operational improvements in the city. The survey is part of a study that began last year and focuses on identified area needs, including...
WATCH: Richmond Police Department holds first quarterly crime briefing of 2024
Richmond City Police Chief Rick Edwards addressed new developments in recent shooting deaths, trends of crimes during the first quarter of the year and offerings of Operation Safe Summer during the quarterly crime briefing on Thursday.
Brand new courts, hoops and more coming to Farmer Street Park
Petersburg's Recreation, Special Events & Volunteerism department will begin renovations on Farmer Street Park in two weeks, Director Marquis Allen told The Progress-Index. “Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our seniors, adults and youth population by providing effective, efficient programs and services, including parks,” Allen said at a city council meeting on Tuesday while presenting on current, future and potential park renovations in Petersburg. “This is something that we're working on. All of our parks and playgrounds need a complete uplift so that our youth have a safe place to play.”
One year later: Checking in on the weight loss journey of Patches, the 40-pound cat
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s been one year since Patches took social media by storm. You’ll remember Patches as a very hefty feline at 42 pounds on the scale!. But fast forward a year, and Patches is slimmer, thriving and ready to show the world the work that he’s done.
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