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Hey Petersburg, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: First black county attorney, Resist Booksellers spotlight, and a Johnny Cash tribute + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Petersburg protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
New chapter in legal leadership: Prince George County appointed Hassan T. Kingsberry as its first Black county attorney, a historic step for our region. He began on February 17 after years in local government — see his career highlights.
A milestone for local schools: All nine Petersburg City Public Schools have earned the VDOE Community School designation, recognizing strong ties with families and neighbors and highlighting citywide efforts to support student success in Petersburg — read the full story.
Books sparking broader change: Petersburg’s Resist Booksellers is in the spotlight, celebrating Black booksellers, stories, and authors while hosting events and virtual programs to build community and tackle low literacy close to home — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Craving twirlable noodles? At Maria’s Old Town 21, the fork does laps through saucy classics, with generous portions and a cozy Old Towne hum that feels like a standing reservation. Many cap it with a scoop from Gelati Maria… dessert earned.
Curated finds, zero fuss: When your closet needs a quick vibe shift, Becky Boo-tique blends easy dresses, on-trend denim, and giftable extras without mall chaos. Expect fresh arrivals that make you feel like you, just a bit more put together.
Sweat, reset, repeat: When your back feels pretzeled, the infrared sauna at Peaceful Sage Massage & Center for Wellbeing surrounds you with low, steady heat that melts knots and clears mental fog. A short session leaves you lighter, calmer, and yes, a little smug… in the best way.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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💃 Winter 2026 Beginner Swing Dance Classes @ Optimist Club of Colonial Heights | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – Dust off your dance shoes, and let Roger and Denise upgrade your triple-step. Six weeks of beginner swing, a punchier intermediate combo, and no partner needed, with real laughs included. It’s free, toss a few bucks if you can, and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/FPTwUfEKD8WBysnL7.
👶 Baby & Me @ Prince George County Library | Thursday (3/5) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re a sleep-deprived new parent or the doting grandparent on babysitting duty, head to Prince George Library for Baby & Me, an intro to books, rhymes, and songs. For birth to 24 months. Think tummy time for the brain, plus community sanity.
💃 Winter 2026 Intermediate Carolina Shag Classes @ Optimist Club of Colonial Heights | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Rusty Carolina Shag steps? Roger and Denise Underhill are offering a free, six-week intermediate series with a beginner refresh and instructor-led open dancing. Come solo or coupled, triple-step to beach music, blues, and soul, and toss $3, or $5 per couple, in the jar.
🍀 Luck at the Lake @ Crystal Lake Park | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Crystal Lake Park is going full shamrock with bounce houses, a scavenger hunt, and kids engineering leprechaun traps you’ll definitely trip over later. It’s free, family-friendly, and yes, there are hot dogs and chips. Bring patience, curiosity, and your best lucky socks.
🎶 Singo @ The Reserve at the Highlands | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:30 PM – Whether you nail 80s chorus lines, or just hum along, Singo music bingo at The Reserve at The Highlands hits the spot. It’s free to play, low on stress, big on bragging rights, perfect for an easy unwind. Seats go fast, reserve at 804-796-5805.
🎨 Open Studio @ Lamb Center for Arts and Healing | Thursday (3/19) at 5:00 PM – Open Studio is handing you supplies, space, and the excuse to make something without cleaning your dining table after. It’s free, family friendly, and no registration required, just keep an eye on kids, and there are a few high chairs for the tiniest Picassos.
🏡 2026 TriCities Home, Garden & Craft Show @ Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum | Friday (3/20) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally wrangle the yard or fix that temporary project, this is it. The TriCities Home, Garden & Craft Show rolls into Keystone Tractor Museum with expert tips, local makers, good eats, and free admission.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Petersburg report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 54°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 31%
A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 3 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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