“This new surge of energy that tells us that our future is unbounded and unlimited - this is the new Petersburg that we know Petersburg should be. And, so, when people ask me why are we here? I repeat boldly because Petersburg matters.”

This week, Governor Youngkin celebrated the significant shift in Petersburg. Over the past year, the Partnership for Petersburg has transformed communities and improved the lives of many. Governor Youngkin is proud to support the people of Petersburg and looks forward to celebrating the next year of opportunity and success. 

On Sunday, Governor Youngkin stopped by the iconic Belvedere Coffee Shop and Diner to thank many of our amazing first responders who were on duty last weekend keeping Virginians safe during Tropical Storm Ophelia.

First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin emphasized the importance of September’s National Recovery Month by hosting a peer recovery breakfast to support Virginia’s Peer and Family Services.  Joined by Governor Glenn Youngkin, the event was an opportunity to recognize Virginia’s Peer Recovery workers and promote the critical steps Virginia is taking to build awareness and understanding around mental health and substance use disorders – two important issues that the First Lady is focused on through her Women + girls initiative.

Mrs. Youngkin also visited Daily Planet Health Services (DPHS) and learned about the incredible well-being services they provide to all Virginians, regardless of qualification status, throughout Richmond and surrounding counties.  The First Lady promoted the generous mission of DPHS to empower everyone to live healthy, enriched, and stable lives.

Early voting is underway across Virginia, and you don’t have to wait until Election Day to make your voice heard in this election. 

Your vote will determine the future of the Commonwealth. 

Don’t sit on the sidelines. 

Go to SecureYourVoteVirginia.com to get in the game and secure YOUR vote today! 

This Hispanic Heritage Month, The Art Experience at the Executive Mansion highlights the remarkable work of Richmond artist Diego Sanchez. A native of Colombia, Diego received a bachelor’s and master’s at VCU, has had his art shown all over the globe, and is currently making #homehistory as the Head of the Art Department at St. Catherine’s School. Plan your visit to the Executive Mansion during Hispanic Heritage Month to see Diego’s painting in person, or learn more about “Composition #148” at executivemansion.virginia.gov. 

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