Petersburg Sees Significant Improvements Three Years Into City Revitalization Partnership

Governor Youngkin, First Lady Celebrate Three Years of Petersburg Union

Tweet Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks at three year anniversary of the Partnership for Petersburg on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Petersburg, Va – Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin celebrated three years of the ongoing Partnership for Petersburg with a series of updates and announcements at the historic Petersburg Public Library on Washington Street. The Governor and First Lady were joined at the celebration by Petersburg Ma…

Headlines from across the state: Youngkin marks success with project aimed at revitalizing Petersburg

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Politics: Jay Jones, Democratic candidate for attorney general, releases public safety plan. — Richmond Times-Dipatch (paywall). Youngkin marks success with Partnership for Petersburg. — Richmond Times-Dipatch (paywall). Economy: Landmark Salem restaurant, Mac and Bob’s, has new owner — The Roanoke Times (paywall). Roanoke co…

Petersburg mayor says river dredging will happen ‘very soon’ as city celebrates 3-year partnership

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited the City of Petersburg on Thursday to celebrate the third anniversary of the "Partnership for Petersburg" initiative. The governor noted some of the milestones the partnership has achieved toward its original goals, and some that have been added along the way, including dredging up the Appomattox River to reduce flooding in the city. "We had a great meeting with the [Army] Corps of Engineers,…

Partnership for Petersburg marks successes

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces a $3 million grant to fund a public-private partnership with the Civica nonprofit medication-maker to produce lower-cost insulin.

Petersburg sees significant improvements three years into city revitalization partnership

PETERSBURG, Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin highlighted significant progress in Petersburg three years after launching a partnership program officials said has brought measurable improvements to the city."Petersburg is healthier. Petersburg is safer. Petersburg is financially stronger," Youngkin said to a packed house on Thursday while outlining accomplishments in the historic city.The partnership has created lasting connections between businesses and g…