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Friday, April 16, 2021
Austin Miles Mural Unveiling in Hopewell, Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15th, 2021 heather@hopewelldowntown.com eliza@lambarts.org (Hopewell, VA) – On 4/20/21, join visual artist Austin Miles, her family, and friends for the official “reveal” of her public art piece “Hopewell Proud” at 224 N Main Street. The Lamb Center for Arts and Healing (Lamb Arts) commissioned artist Austin Miles to paint a Hopewell-inspired work using funds provided by the Hopewell Downtown Partnership’s Virginia Main Street “Downtown Investment Grant”. Community
Thursday, April 08, 2021Hundreds in rural Prince George get vaccinated as VSU mobile units are introduced
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va (WRIC) — Two new mobile units will now help hundreds of more people get vaccinated in underserved communities like Petersburg and Hopewell. Virginia State University purchased the units that will go out into public parks, migrant camps and other areas to get more vaccines into arms. The Crater Health District used a mobile unit Wednesday to get shots into arms of around 300 employees at or near VSP Technologies in Prince George. This was a pilot for other events they’ll use the
Thursday, February 25, 2021City of Hopewell Plans for Historic Property in City Point Historic District
City of Hopewell Plans for Historic Property in City Point Historic District “City Point House” Part of Hopewell’s Black History Hopewell/Prince George, VA February 25, 2021 – The City of Hopewell is continuing historic preservation with its sights set on 601 Prince Henry Street in the City Point Historic District. The City purchased the property from Shiloh Masonic Lodge #33. The Lodge is still active although not meeting in person during the pandemic. Its membership included Former City Mayor, Civil
Wednesday, February 24, 2021PGCPS Recognizes Prince George School Board During Appreciation Month for Commitment to Children, Ed
February is School Board Appreciation Month in Virginia PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools will join 132 other school divisions throughout the Commonwealth to celebrate School Board Appreciation Month during February. Schools and communities will recognize over 800 elected and appointed school board members across Virginia for the dedicated service to public education during the month-long celebration. In the Commonwealth, the recognition is led by the Virginia School Boards
Friday, February 12, 2021Rare Chance to Tour a Sears, Roebuck & Company Model Home
Owner Invites Visitors to Tour Vacant Model at 2603 City Point Rd., Hopewell, VA. Hopewell/Prince George, Va. – Heritage lovers are invited to an open house of the model used by developer M.T. Broyhill in his Crescent Hills neighborhood development circa 1926-1937. This home is part of one of the largest collections of some of the earliest manufactured homes of quality existing in the US. From 1895 through 1940 Sears Modern Home Program offered 450 ready-to-assemble designs from mansions to
Monday, February 01, 2021Prince George directed $6.7 Million in CARES funding in 2020
Via Prince George Journal: By Zach Armstrong PRINCE GEORGE, Va -- A report to the Prince George Board of Supervisors given by Finance Director Betsy Drewry on Jan. 12 outlined CARES Act spending authorized by the board in 2020, which had totaled $6,678,284 with two invoices of $14,018 waiting to be added. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, is an economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in March of last year totaling
Monday, January 25, 2021Production of Fort Lee newspaper ending after this week’s edition
Production of Fort Lee newspaper ending after this week’s editionFORT LEE, Va. – The post newspaper will be discontinued after its Jan. 28 edition.Gannett, the publishing company printing the Traveller since 2017, informed the installation in October that it was experiencing significant financial losses from the product due to the lack of ad sales in the midst of COVID-19. In support of its military partners, the company agreed to continue production into the New Year.Meanwhile, the Garrison Public Affairs
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Friday, January 22, 2021Guncotton Coffee Valentine Dinner to Benefit Hopewell Downtown Partnership
Guncotton Coffee to collaborate with award winning Chef Ernie Labecque and Ashton Creek Vineyards for a Valentines Wine Pre Fixe Dinner benefiting the Hopewell Downtown PartnershipHopewell, VA: February 14, 2021 Guncotton Coffee will be hosting their first Valentines Dinner featuring Chef Ernie Labrecque. Ernie has prepared a 4 course pre fixe menu that will be complemented by a variety of local, Ashton Creek Vineyard wines. Only 40 seats are available for this dinner and as of today, it is 55% filled.
Monday, January 11, 2021Pamplin Park named in VAM’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program
Via Augusta Free Press: Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier has been named an Honoree in the Virginia Association of Museums’ Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program. The Park’s “Album Quilt Created by Ladies of Dinwiddie” from 1850 has been selected as a finalist in this annual online conservation contest, for funding to preserve artifacts, for future generations. Read more...
Thursday, January 07, 2021Legislative Report from Crater Planning District
You can read the legislative report from Crater Planning District here.
Wednesday, January 06, 2021Elections Results for office of Hopewell City Mayor
On Tuesday, January 5th, Hopewell City Council elected a new mayor and vice mayor. The results were as follows:Hopewell City Council Reorganization MeetingMayor ElectionCouncilor Pelham nominated Councilor Gore-----------vote failed (3-4, Councilors Randolph, Partin, Denton, and Bennett dissenting)Councilor Randolph nominated Councilor Bennett----vote pass (4-3, Councilors Holloway, Gore, and Pelham dissenting) Councilor Holloway nominated Councilor Pelham-----did not receive a vote, because Councilor
Wednesday, January 06, 2021Hopewell, VA’s complete streets overhaul shows small towns can be urbanist too
Via Greater Greater Washington: The successes and setbacks of creating safer streetscapes in big cities dominate our imagination, but many corners of small town America are quietly undergoing a complete streets transformation as well. The compact street grids of smaller cities like Hopewell, Virginia that developed before the advent of the automobile represent low-hanging fruit in the fight for safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities. The City Council passed the Healthy Eating, Active Living
Tuesday, December 22, 2020Brighter Living Assisted Living Remains COVID-Free
A letter from our Member, Brighter Living in Hopewell: "I feel compelled to write to you about the only Assisted Living facility in Hopewell which has remained Covid-19 free since the beginning of the epidemic, as of our latest test results received Friday December 18, 2020. I am Janet Basile Beaudet a resident of Brighter Living Assisted Living, going on 9 years. Marsha Sottung, the administrator, has successfully kept us Covid-19 free from day one. That is a remarkable achievement considering how many
Tuesday, December 01, 2020Hopewell, Va., to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Areas
Thanks to a $3.95 million grant from the state, city officials are hoping to launch a public Wi-Fi project that will expand citywide broadband access, especially in public and affordable housing. Read the full story here: https://www.govtech.com/network/Hopewell-Va-to-Expand-Internet-Access-to-Underserved-Areas.html
Tuesday, December 01, 2020Rolls-Royce settles discrimination allegation at Prince George plant
PRINCE GEORGE — Rolls-Royce North America has agreed to pay 26 women over allegations of gender-based hiring discrimination at a Prince George County plant while the company denies the charges. The company agreed to pay $135,000 in back wages and interest to women, four of whom were also given job opportunities by Rolls-Royce, who applied for operator positions at the plant and then weren’t hired. Read the full story here.
Monday, November 23, 2020The Hopewell Downtown Partnership Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Recovery Marketing Leverage
The Hopewell Downtown Partnership (HDP) has received $4,648.50 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP), designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a local match of the state grants funds. More than $1.9 million in matching grant funds were awarded to 161 local tourism initiatives through this program. This funding cycle, local partners will provide more than $5.6 million
Friday, November 20, 2020Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve hiring discrimination dispute
Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve hiring discrimination disputeFemale applicants weren't selected for machine operator jobs at Prince George facility From Virginia Business: PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 17, 2020BY SYDNEY LAKE Reston-based Rolls-Royce North America Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay $135,000 in back wages and interest to 26 female applicants who were not selected for machine operator positions at its Prince George County aircraft component manufacturing facility. The payments were the result
Thursday, November 12, 2020Small Business Saturday from the HPG Chamber and Hopewell Downtown Partnership
MEDIA RELEASE Media Contact: Heather Lyne, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Executive Director Tuesday, November 10th, 2020heather@hopewelldowntown.com PH: (804)571-1068 The Hopewell Downtown Partnership and Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce Partner for Small Business
Tuesday, November 03, 2020PGCPS Free Meals Program to Continue Through End of 2020-2021 School Year Following Extensions
PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County’s Public Schools’ Free Meals Program will continue through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year following action by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that extended a number of flexibilities to program operators, allowing them to continue serving free meals to children well into next year. Following new extensions issued in October, PGCPS will be able to serve both breakfast and lunch at all of the district’s schools and to our virtual-remote
Tuesday, November 03, 2020Mr. Scott Girolmo Selected as Prince George High School’s New Head Football Coach, Health/PE Teacher
PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Scott Girolmo as Prince George High School's new health and physical education teacher and head football coach beginning July 1, 2021. Mr. Girolmo joins PGCPS with an impressive resumé that includes a combination of exceptional teaching, coaching, and mentoring experiences as the foundation for his success-driven athletics programming, which emphasizes character-oriented leadership for the students he
Friday, October 30, 2020Artist Allie Lull paints 'Patriotic Rescue', Hopewell firefighters saving the American flag
From the Progress-Index: HOPEWELL - An artist used her God-given talent to create a painting after watching the incredible video of the American flag being rescued during the raging fire that destroyed the iconic, decades-old Hopewell Moose Lodge on February 28, 2019. The viral video captured a heroic act of patriotism. During the blazing inferno, Hopewell Fire and Rescue Chief Donny Hunter was lowering the flag with firefighter Timmy Cibula’s assistance while firefighter Jamie Bridgeman was off to the
Monday, October 26, 2020Prince George County Public Schools to Receive $1 Million in CARES Act Funding from State
Prince George County Public Schools to Receive $1 Million in CARES Act Funding from State PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools is expected to receive $1 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the state following Governor Ralph Northam's announcement of funding disbursements aimed at helping K-12 public schools in Virginia. As part of this latest round of funding from the commonwealth, Prince George County Public Schools will
Thursday, October 22, 2020Harrison Walton Elementary Receive Purple Star Designation for Excellence in Supporting Military Fam
Harrison, Walton Elementary Receive Purple Star Designation For Excellence in Supporting Military Families Four PGCPS Schools Now VDOE-Recognized Purple Star Award Winners PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools’ David A. Harrison and William A. Walton Elementary Schools have been selected to receive the 2020 Virginia Purple Star Designation from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity of Military
Friday, October 09, 2020The City of Hopewell is Excited to Announce the Opening of LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique!
The City of Hopewell is excited to welcome LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique to Cavalier Square! The business will be located at 333 Cavalier Square Hopewell, VA 23860. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 6th at 5:30pm. Raffles, giveaways, and light refreshments will be provided. LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique is owned by Lakeita Allen and will offer medical apparel and supplies. Allen is a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia, with a bachelor's in business administration.
Friday, October 09, 2020HOPEWELL RECREATION AND PARKS RECEIVES STATEWIDE EXCELLENCE AWARDS
HOPEWELL, VA. Delegates from around the state gathered virtually this week at the 65th Annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. The conference provides an opportunity for recreation and park professionals to discuss areas of common interest, learn emerging trends in the industry, and acquire valuable professional development skills. Highlighting each year’s conference is a formal presentation of awards. This statewide program honors individuals, departments and organizations
Thursday, October 08, 2020PGCPS’ on-time graduation rate above 90 percent for fourth consecutive year
PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Newly released data from the Virginia Department of Education has revealed Prince George County Public Schools’ on-time graduation rate rose to 93 percent in 2020, with more than nine out of ten students who entered the ninth grade during the 2016-2017 school year earning a diploma and graduating from high school within four years. On Sept. 30, State Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced, despite the closure of schools due to COVID-19 in mid-March, 92.3
Thursday, October 08, 2020Prince George County Board of Supervisors approves solar energy facility at meeting
PRINCE GEORGE, Va -- A solar energy facility set to be located in the Blackwater Magisterial District was approved by the board of supervisors on Sept. 22 during a regular board meeting.Read the story from the Prince George Journal in full here: https://www.theprincegeorgejournal.com/news/bos-approves-solar-energy-facility-at-meeting/article_9bb06c06-04af-11eb-9f20-5ffe433349ae.html
Thursday, October 08, 2020Governor announces additional $30 million of CARES Act funding for broadband in the Commonwealth.
As many of you have seen, Governor Northam announcedan additional $30 million of CARES Act funding to improve connectivity in the Commonwealth. As the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear, Virginians need access to affordable, high-speed internet to succeed in today's virtual world. Please find attached the full program guidelines and application form, which can also be downloaded at - https://www.commonwealthconnect.virginia.gov/COVID-19.I want to highlight some items of note for the program: * Only
Friday, October 02, 2020Designated Nature Trail Opens to General Public at James River National Wildlife Refuge
Designated Nature Trail Opens to the General Public at James National Wildlife Refuge The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is pleased to announce the opening of the Powell Creek Nature Trail at James River National Wildlife Refuge. During a small dedication ceremony on September 22nd, speakers highlighted the importance of native landscapes and connecting people with nature. Representatives in attendence included the Prince George County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Prince George Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Hopewell-Prince George United Way's 2020-2021 Campaign Begins
Hopewell-Prince George United Way's 2020-2021Campaign BeginsHopewell, VA. The Hopewell-Price George United Way Campaign began on Thursday, September 24th 2020. The City of Hopewell is happy to announce Herbert Bragg and Stacey English as the City's Chairpersons for the 2020-2021 Hopewell-Prince George United Way Campaign. This year, the City's goal is $15,200.00.The Hopewell-Prince George United Way has provided support to agencies and groups for almost 80 years in the City of Hopewell and Prince George
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Hopewell Extends CARES Small Business Recovery Grants
City of Hopewell Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Small Business Recovery ProgramHOPEWELL,VA-TheCityofHopewellisexcitedtoannouncetheexpansionof their 2020 COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Program. The City of Hopewell launched the original program on July 22, 2020 to support small businesses in Hopewell who have been affected by COVID-19. To date, approximately SO businesses have received funding through this program.Some of the eligibility criteria and maximum grant amounts have changed in this second round
Friday, September 11, 2020PGCPS to Receive $1.5 Million in Additional CARES Act Funding from Prince George County to Support School Division Needs
PGCPS to Receive $1.5 Million in Additional CARES Act Funding from Prince George County to Support School Division Needs PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools is due to receive approximately $1.5 million in additional Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Prince George County Board of Supervisors to help support a wide range of the school division’s current needs, including technological and health-related spending. On Tuesday, September 8, 2020,
Friday, September 11, 2020Homicide Investigation Underway in the 1300 Block of Edward Bland Court
**Homicide Investigation Underway in the 1300 Block of Edward Bland Court** [Hopewell, VA] – On Thursday, September 10, 2020 at approximately 9:27 P.M., officers responded to the 1300 block of Edward Bland Court for shots fired and an individual who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers along with Emergency Medical Services located a single adult male victim inside the residence who had sustained life-threatening injuries. Medical treatment was rendered at the scene and the victim was transported to VCU
Friday, September 11, 2020Hopewell Receives Environmental Excellence Award
Hopewell, VA. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation recently announced recipients of the 2020 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards. The Hopewell Riverwalk was recognized as a gold medal winner, the program's highest honor, along with five other gold medalists from across the state. The award program recognizes innovative projects that improve Virginia's environment in the categories of sustainability program, environmental project,
Tuesday, July 14, 2020Prince George County Launches CARES Act Program
For Immediate Release July 14, 2020 For further information contact: Percy C. Ashcraft – (804) 722-8600 Email: pashcraft@princegeorgecountyva.gov Prince George County launches Prince George CARES Small Business Grant ProgramPRINCE GEORGE, VA - At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Prince George County, in partnership with the Prince George Industrial Development Authority, is launching the “Prince George CARES Small Business Grant” program to support small businesses negatively affected by
Thursday, July 09, 2020Colonial Heights leaves Petersburg Area Regional Tourism for Greater Richmond Regional Tourism
In a controversial move, Colonial Heights pulled out of Petersburg Area Regional Tourism (PART). PART is a Destination Marketing Organization funded by several localities, including Hopewell, Prince George County, Petersburg, and Dinwiddie County. On July 1st, Colonial Heights officially joined Richmond Regional Tourism, shifting their tourism dollars to that entity. This comes on the heals of Chesterfield County also pulling out of PART earlier this year. For more information, read this article from
Wednesday, June 17, 2020Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority will deliver COVID-19 preventative kits to public housing
For Immediate Release Contact: Craig Wise 804-541-0392 ext. 121 Craig.Wise@hopewellrha.org Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority will deliver COVID-19 preventative kits to public housing residents. HOPEWELL, VA, June 18, 2020 – Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) will distribute COVID-19 preventative kits to 308 public housing families residing in three communities managed by the agency. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Thursday, September 27, 2018Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative Underway
Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative UnderwayHopewell/Prince George, Va. – In the fall of 2017 the H/PG Chamber Board of Directors determined a course of action in preparation for the 100th Anniversary of the Chamber’s incorporation September 2020. The Futures Initiative was formed. This team is working to ensure that the Chamber is on the right course. Incremental changes have been underway since 2017 which include granting our ex officio board members a vote. This change signals the importance of
Friday, June 15, 2018News Release: 6/14/2018
Come out for the 5th Annual Get Your Butts to Broadway on Saturday, June 30th from 5-9pm! This annual amateur pork butt competition will take place along E Broadway Avenue between Route 10 and Hopewell Street! Admission is free, but tasting tickets are $15 and include a sampling of each competitor's BBQ as well as a ballot to vote for the People's Choice Award! Voting for the People's Choice will end at 7pm, but tastings will be available until 8pm. Tickets are available
Wednesday, March 28, 2018Egg-cellent Events in Hopewell and Prince George, Virginia
Hoppin’ Happenings in Hopewell.http://hopewellva.gov/special-events/ This event is for all ages! Don’t miss the largest egg hunt in Hopewell! This event will feature a variety of activities including egg hunts, egg toss, group games, petting zoo, hay maze, crafts, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, and visits with the Easter Bunny! Concessions will be available for purchase. Egg hunts will be divided into age categories. Free parking is available on site. Saturday, March 31, NOON-3PM Held at
