PETERSURG, Va. — Petersburg Rising. It’s more than a catchy title. For students, parents, school, and city leaders, it’s what they want the world to know about the positive things going on in the city ...

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Filmmakers from New York are highlighting a community right in our backyard. The short film “Petersburg Rising” is just the start of a larger project, which will be a ...

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — A short film showcasing how Petersburg is improving its public schools won first place in the Oliver Hill Foundation’s inaugural social justice short film competition.

A documentary depicting the obstacles Petersburg City Public Schools face in achieving accreditation will be featured at the Richmond International Film Festival in September. “Petersburg Rising” ...

PETERSBURG — An up-close look at the Petersburg’s school system; coming soon to a theater near you. Filmmakers have been in the city since the spring filming a documentary called “Petersburg Rising” ...