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The Tri-City area's leading local news outlet since 1865.

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What's the best food truck in Petersburg area? Here's your winner progress-index.com/story/ent…

What's the best food truck in Petersburg area? Here's your winner

We asked Petersburg area foodies which local food truck was their favorite. Nearly half of the votes were cast for the winner: Chiki's Pancakes.

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Powerball jackpot hits $258M: Saturday's winning numbers progress-index.com/story/mon…

Powerball jackpot hits $258M: Saturday's winning numbers

The Powerball jackpot is at $258 million for Saturday, June 13. A look at the latest winning numbers.

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Comcast offering payouts in $117.5M settlement. Are you eligible? progress-index.com/story/mon…

Comcast offering payouts in $117.5M settlement. Are you eligible?

Comcast has reached a $117.5 million settlement stemming from a cyberattack that exposed the personal information of Xfinity customers in 2023.

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Teen shot to death in Hopewell. Police arrest 2 juveniles progress-index.com/story/new…

Teen shot to death in Hopewell. Police arrest 2 juveniles

A 17-year-old Hopewell resident was killed June 14 in a shooting at Langston Park Apartments.

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Idaho murder victim's family launches foundation to solve cold cases progress-index.com/story/new…

Idaho murder victim's family launches foundation to solve cold cases

The family of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves launched a foundation to fund DNA testing and help solve cold cases nationwide.

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Watch clueless bernedoodle skip right over tiny fawn in the woods progress-index.com/story/pet…

Watch clueless bernedoodle skip right over tiny fawn in the woods

Emmitt walked right over the resting fawn, before coming to an abrupt stop. Watch him miss the tiny animal.

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Google has a free flight simulator you can pilot progress-index.com/story/mon…

Google has a free flight simulator you can pilot

There's a free Google Earth Flight Simulator available now that you can pilot over 3D maps using a web browser.

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Rare deep-sea shark discovered alive in the ocean for first time progress-index.com/story/pet…

Rare deep-sea shark discovered alive in the ocean for first time

Before recent findings, goblin sharks were only recorded after being hooked on a fishing line and hauled to the surface, dying shortly after.

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A drop in US births due to smartphone use? These researchers say so. progress-index.com/story/tec…

A drop in US births due to smartphone use? These researchers say so.

A newly published study says the advent of the iPhone explains a 33-52% decline in U.S. birth rates for women 15-44 between 2007 and 2011.

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National Tex-Mex restaurant chain has closed 60 locations progress-index.com/story/mon…

National Tex-Mex restaurant chain has closed 60 locations

On the Border, which had emerged out of its 2025 bankruptcy, is now closing all of its company-owned restaurants.

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Spike Lee says he would trade an Oscar to see Knicks win championship progress-index.com/story/ent…

Spike Lee says he would trade an Oscar to see Knicks win championship

Spike Lee told CNN he's willing to trade just about anything, including one of his Oscars, to see the New York Knicks win another NBA championship.

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Petersburg Police investigate teen's shooting death as councilor speaks out progress-index.com/story/new…

Petersburg Police investigate teen's shooting death as councilor speaks out

Councilor Marlow Jones said a 16-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex on Navajo Court as Petersburg police investigate.

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Selena Gomez clears the air after 'shady' comment toward Taylor Swift progress-index.com/story/ent…

Selena Gomez clears the air after 'shady' comment toward Taylor Swift

Selena Gomez set the record straight about a seemingly shady remark she made after Game 4 of the NBA Finals ended with another victory for the Knicks.

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Tall ships pass Henricus Historical Park on way to Richmond SailFest progress-index.com/videos/li…

Tall ships pass Henricus Historical Park on way to Richmond SailFest

Spectators endure extreme heat to witness fleet head up the James River to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in Richmond. Watch cannon salute.

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Ariana Grande's music removed from White House video after objections progress-index.com/story/ent…

Ariana Grande's music removed from White House video after objections

Ariana Grande was responding to a White House TikTok highlighting its immigration policy. The video featured the singer's 2024 song 'Bye.'

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See 'Love Island USA' Season 8 couples ahead of fan voting results progress-index.com/story/ent…

See 'Love Island USA' Season 8 couples ahead of fan voting results

This week, America got the opportunity to vote on which islanders should coupled up with the three newest bombshells.

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Petersburg councilor demands intervention at apartments after teen's death progress-index.com/story/new…

Petersburg councilor demands intervention at apartments after teen's death

Petersburg Councilor Marlow Jones wants emergency safety measures at an apartment complex after a teen was shot to death June 11.

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Check out the latest Petersburg mural under MLK Jr. Bridge progress-index.com/videos/en…

Check out the latest Petersburg mural under MLK Jr. Bridge

Hamilton Glass's mural under MLK Jr. Bridge celebrates Petersburg history and will be dedicated June 12.

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Petersburg Police investigate teen's shooting death as councilor speaks out progress-index.com/story/new…

Petersburg Police investigate teen's shooting death as councilor speaks out

Councilor Marlow Jones said a 16-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex on Navajo Court as Petersburg police investigate.

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Petersburg-area patients to lose access to 2 MedRVA Healthcare offices progress-index.com/story/new…

Petersburg-area patients to lose access to 2 MedRVA Healthcare offices

MedRVA Healthcare will close two Petersburg-area offices this month after reviewing 'strategic priorities.'

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