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United States Senator Lindsey Graham met with the families of hostages and discussed the importance of securing their immediate release.

Feeling grumpy? Visit River Street Market for retail therapy, shop from 20 vendors, live music: Wear bells to jingle as you mingle with Grinch

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Joyeux Noel! Happy Kwanzaa! Prettige Kerstdagen!

Father Christmas will be roaming around greeting guests and checking to see whos been naughty or nice.

It was a great day of community - Genevieve Lohr The Progress-Index PETERSBURG - Adjectives used to describe Sundays "The Sycamore Steet Experience" were amazing, wonderful, lively, awesome, positive, and crazy busy. The block party attracted a steady stream of hundreds of people throughout the day who strolled up and down the street enjoying the diverse array of permanent businesses and their guest vendors, including Old Towne’s River Street Market. DJ Foot’s steady beat kept things lively...

Prince George Master Gardeners affiliated with the Virginia Cooperative Extension, a Virginia Tech and Virginia State University partnership, were present sharing advice and knowledge with attendees. "Ladies of Low Street" Meanie and Feisty softened up a bit while listening to flutist Iris Schwartz perform. According to Bobbie, the HPF selected the location for the event because it has a great yard and vantage point as well as high traffic volume. "We want people to be aware and always remem...

Enjoy shopping, eating, listening to music performances, watch art demonstrations, and more at this inaugural event. The Progress-Index PETERSBURG - Whos ready to spend a Sunday afternoon at a block party? Mark your calendars to attend "The Sycamore Street Experience" happening May 16. "Were hoping this effort to promote shopping local becomes an annual full-blown festival," shared Petersburg Pickers owner Kimberly Ann Calos. "This fun-filled event will showcase the amazing, diverse, and hist...

Little Creek Kung Fu was present giving away free fitness equipment and apparel to Petersburg residents while Markus Copeland with Self Dreams led group exercises. I had fun watching Fairytale Fiberworks owner Megan Morris grooming her English Angora rabbit Zeus. Morris will spin the fur into yarn to use in making items such as hats, gloves, and shawls. Each Saturday, visitors can purchase breakfast and lunch items from market vendors and listen to live music while they dine.  Flutist Iris Sch...

The second that I entered the mansion, the official greeters Bobbi and Bob Kennedy welcomed me to the mansion. Bob serves as the vice president of the Historic Petersburg Foundation. The host and hostess provided programs, squirts of hand sanitizer, and masks if needed. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to The Progress-Index at progress-index.com/subscribe.  I met some of the designers while they were making their impressive displays before the open house a...