Petersburg hires health consultant for $24,500
After being ranked the unhealthiest place to live in Virginia Petersburg is taking a close look at health issues impacting residents. The city has hired a health consulting group to examine the problem
http://www.nbc12.com/story/18597701/petersburg-hires-health-consultant
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:37:54 -0700
Armed Robbery In Petersburg Bank; Suspect Sought
Petersburg police report an armed robbery that took place this afternoon at the Bank of Southside Virginia, located at 2703 S. Crater Road. Police are searching for a suspect who passed a note to a teller demanding money.
http://www.wric.com/story/18619531/armed-robbery-in-petersburg-bank-suspect-sought
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:55 -0700
Public meeting on school superintendent
The search for the next Petersburg school superintendent continues and you have a chance to weigh in.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/18602009/public-meeting-on-school-superintendent
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 04:52:54 -0700
Lobbyists' lobbyist draws public anger
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Callers heaped insults on leading lobbyist Howard Marlowe when he sat in a television studio on Tuesday taking questions during a call-in program. "I kind of think that you all are like money-launderers," said one caller to the C-SPAN network identified as "Bob" in Petersburg, Virginia. "You are the person between us and politicians. You stand between us and a voice," said ...
http://news.yahoo.com/lobbyists-lobbyist-draws-us-publics-anger-203354764.html
Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 13:38:14 -0700
No one hurt during bank robbery
PETERSBURG - The Bank of Southside Virginia branch on South Crater Road was robbed Thursday afternoon, and police are searching for a suspect. The man demanded money but did not display a weapon. No injuries were reported, police said in a statement. Th
http://progress-index.com/news/1.1320189
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 20:03:16 -0700
Richmond Police Department Helps to Honor Mothers Who Don't Often Get Praise Through Phone Recycling Drive
RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Families in the Tri-Cities of Hopewell, Petersburg and Colonial Heights, Virginia, gathered earlier this month to pay tribute to moms on Mother's Day, with wrapped ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/richmond-police-department-helps-honor-201400991.html
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:14:00 -0700
Historic Garden Week in Petersburg
PETERSBURG - More than 150 people came from across the state and the country to visit eight Petersburg properties on tour as part of Historic Garden Week sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia. "We come every year," said Kelly Elmore who was on the to
http://progress-index.com/news/1.1306822
Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:57:24 -0700
Local legislator at front of new law that requires anti-bullying training Studies say bullying is prevalent, harmful
RICHMOND - Thousands of students in schools across the country are subjected to bullying by their peers on a daily basis. Now Virginia is doing something about the problem, thanks in part to a Petersburg lawmaker. During its 2012 session, the General Ass
http://progress-index.com/news/1.1314723
Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 20:41:36 -0700
Studies say bullying is prevalent, harmful Local legislator at front of new law that requires anti-bullying training
RICHMOND - Thousands of students in schools across the country are subjected to bullying by their peers on a daily basis. Now Virginia is doing something about the problem, thanks in part to a Petersburg lawmaker. During its 2012 session, the General Ass
http://progress-index.com/news/1.1314679
Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 20:24:25 -0700
Community gardens growing in popularity
With spring comes gardening. While we just celebrated Virginia Garden Week, including in Petersburg and Colonial Heights, those gardens usually involve the beauty of flowers and design. The other kind of garden - the practical variety of vegetables and f
http://progress-index.com/news/op-ed/1.1310537
Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 10:38:48 -0700
