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🌱 New transport service targeting Petersburg: how to speak up by June 18

Petersburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Petersburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New transport service targeting Petersburg: how to speak up by June 18
  • What Virginia law really says about how many pets you can own

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Notice of APP for Certificate of Pub Conv. (loudountimes.com) — Petersburg is included in a new transportation company’s application to run passenger and Medicaid non-emergency medical transport service across dozens of Virginia localities. Residents who might be affected can file written protests with DMV by June 18 if they have concerns about the proposed operating authority.
   

• How many pets can Virginians own? State code and law explained (progress-index.com) — If you’re a Petersburg pet owner, Virginia law doesn’t cap how many cats or dogs you can have, but it does require you to care for them properly. A recent Prince George County house fire involving 25 cats highlights how localities like Colonial Heights can set their own limits, while Petersburg and most nearby communities currently follow the state’s more flexible standards.
   

📸 Around Petersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Petersburg

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    Tuesday June 2
  • Board of Supervisors Workshop →
    Dinwiddie County Government Complex > Board Training Room - 14010
    4:00 pm
    • Friday June 5
  • First Friday's at Five Forks
    Petersburg National Park Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office, Petersburg, VA 23803
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday June 7
  • EVCOHD - Portsmouth 898
    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
    11:00 am
    • Wednesday June 10
  • Architectural Review Board Meeting →
    City of Petersburg Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets every second Wednesday f
  • Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
    Dinwiddie County Government Complex > Board Meeting Room - 14010 B
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Lexington, KY, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 30 minutes. Message from Finder: "We found this… (Nextdoor Luke Heights)
  • So proud of my son graduated last night already working full time and has a plan to get certification and start a better job.
    He is more mature at 18 then I was at 28 when I had him congratulations son love you (Nextdoor Poplar Lawn)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Cook in Petersburg. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Server in Colonial Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Prince George

  • Jabil to invest $6.1 million in new Prince George facility, creating 350+ jobs (wric.com)
  • 22-year-old woman dies due to injuries after two-vehicle crash in Prince George (wric.com)

Hopewell

  • Healey and Rhinehart lift Warren Hills in North, Group 2 - Boys lacrosse recap (PHOTOS) (nj.com)
  • Water leak shuts down Hopewell Community Center for the day (progress-index.com)

Ok Petersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Petersburg

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