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Petersburg: Central State Hospital exhibit features photographs, documents, artifacts
PETERSBURG — Do not miss the groundbreaking exhibition at the Petersburg Public Library. Through Monday, September 30, discover untold stories of progress and transformation at the historic exhibit "The Evolving History of Central State Hospital 1869-2024." Central State Hospital's history is proudly showcased by the Friends of Virginia's Central State Hospital in collaboration...
Six Virginia State Parks offering all-terrain wheelchairs for guests with limited mobility
The funds to purchase the all-terrain wheelchairs were provided by Virginia State Parks license plate sales. Since they were introduced in 2019, $15 from each plate sale has gone towards projects that make Virginia State Parks more accessible.
Petersburg will get $3.4 million to improve access to Patton Park
PETERSBURG – The city is getting more than $3.4 million in federal funding to spruce up Patton Park at the point where two walking and biking trails are scheduled to intersect. The money is coming from the Land & Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program and is part of a $254.68...
Substance abuse survivors speak out at Petersburg recovery, awareness event
People in all different stages of their recovery journey shared their stories -- from those who had been in recovery for decades to those still in active addiction. Speakers included Brittany Ahrend, who struggled with alcoholism and prescription drug addiction for about 15 years.
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