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Chesterfield County, VA – As the region works to recover from the effects of Hurricane Irene, here are some important things for Chesterfield County residents to know: Ice is a convenience, not a lifesaving commodity like water or food.  Some localities may provide ice as a convenience, and private commercial entities sell ice for purchase. […]

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The following Parks & Leisure Service sites will be closed today due to the continued power outage.  The city has received many phone calls as to why the City pool is closed…without power, pumps can’t run.  The below sites have no power. Parks & Leisure Services Office A.P. Hill Community Complex Petersburg Sports Complex Farmer […]

  Hurricane Irene a category 1 storm left the region with downed trees, powerlines, flooding and fatalities.  Approximately 70% of Dominion VA Power customers are without power. To report a power outage call Dominion Virginia Power at 1-866-366-4357; to report a down tree or debris on the road call VDOT at 1-800-367-7623 or get updates […]

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Happy Birthday Michael Jackson! Tonight’s Quiet Storm Old Skool Love Video Of The Night ” You Are Not Alone “  

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          Virginia State University has cancelled its class schedule for the remainder of this week with classes resuming on Tuesday, September 6th.  The Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg will be closed on Tuesday, as well as public schools in Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, Colonial Heights City,  Henrico County, Hanover County, Hopewell […]

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Hurricane Irene a category 1 storm left the region with downed trees, powerlines, flooding and fatalities. Approximately 70% of Dominion VA Power customers are without power. To report a power outage call Dominion Virginia Power at 1-866-366-4357; to report a down tree or debris on the road call VDOT at 1-800-367-7623 or get updates on […]

  Crater Health District is advising residents on private wells that may be impacted by flooding or loss power to boil water from your well or use bottled water for consumption. If your well has been flooded (flood water has overtopped well), then Crater Health District recommends that you disinfect your well before you return […]

“You Heard It First” with Mayor Dwight C. Jones & Miss Community Clovia Discuss the Hull Street Library The city has reopened the newly renovated Hull Street Library at 1400 Hull Street. The library renovation is a signal of the rebirth that is occurring in the Hull Street corridor.  Businesses are moving back into the […]

    City Government Will Be Open Monday, August 29 Richmond, VA – City Agencies will be open for regular business on Monday, August 29, unless otherwise noted. Employees needing special consideration as a result of storm damage should contact their immediate supervisor.  The following city locations are closed due to lack of power: -Southside […]

  City Post-Hurricane Resident Advisory Richmond, VA – Hurricane Irene has caused a substantial amount of damage to structures, down trees and power outages throughout the City of Richmond. The City has implemented its Emergency Response Operations Plan and has crews removing downed trees, picking-up debris, and ensuring all City streets are passable. The City […]

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          Among the schools that will be closed locally on Monday will be Dinwiddie County schools, Colonial Heights city schools, Louisa County, James City County & Williamsburg City Schools,  Hopewell City Schools, New Kent County, Benedictine HS in Richmond, Collegiate School,  Middlesex County,  West Pont Public Schools,  Steward School,  St. Gertrude’s & St. Andrew’s schools, […]

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          Hurricane Irene is gone but the death, destruction, and debris left in her wake is real.  One fatality locally, a Chesterfield man died from injuries he received when a tree fell onto his home.  Go to WTVR.com for details.  If you need to report any down trees, live wires, or debris, please alert Dominion […]