City of Hopewell Communications | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | | Hopewell's Financial Progress Earns Strong Credit Ratings | | |
Hopewell has reached a significant financial milestone: S&P Global Ratings has assigned the City an AA issuer credit rating with a stable outlook, and Moody’s Ratings has assigned an Aa3 issuer rating. Both match the highest ratings in Hopewell’s history.
The announcement marks the return of credit ratings following their withdrawal in 2017 and 2018 and reflects the City’s progress in strengthening its financial position, management practices, and financial reporting. S&P highlighted Hopewell’s “robust reserve position and sound operating performance,” while Moody’s described its financial position as “sound and stable.”
What does this mean for residents? Strong credit ratings can help Hopewell secure more favorable interest rates when borrowing for major projects. Lower borrowing costs can stretch public dollars further, supporting improvements to streets and roads, City facilities, parks and recreation, and Hopewell Water Renewal infrastructure.
The achievement reflects the combined efforts of City Council, City administration, and staff to strengthen Hopewell’s financial foundation. Maintaining that progress will remain a priority through timely completion of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and continued sound financial management.
These ratings represent an encouraging step forward as Hopewell prepares for future investments in essential services and the infrastructure residents rely on every day.
| Hopewell Department of Development Earns Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Recognition | |
The City of Hopewell Department of Development has achieved President’s Circle status for Keep America Beautiful’s 2026 reporting year, recognizing its commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and vision.
The department fulfilled annual reporting and other necessary requirements to maintain certification in Keep America Beautiful’s national affiliate network. In announcing the recognition, the organization thanked the department for its work to engage the community in keeping Hopewell clean, green, and beautiful.
The City congratulates the Department of Development on this achievement and thanks the residents, volunteers, staff, and community partners whose efforts help care for Hopewell’s neighborhoods and public spaces. Their involvement strengthens community pride and helps make Hopewell a welcoming place to live, work, and visit.
| | |
Bagfull of Books Sale
Presented by: Appomattox Regional Libary - Hopewell
Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hopewell Library
209 E Cawson Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
Fill up your grocery bag(s) or tote(s) with books at $2 per bag. All genres represented. Friends of the Library get in an hour early at 10:00 a.m. FOL memberships available at the door. Individual memberships cost $10.
FREE entry
| |  | |
Boo & Blossom
Presented by: Brew & Blossom Coffee Co.
Friday, October 30 and Saturday October 31, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Brew & Blossom Coffee Co.
101 S Main Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
Boo-Boxes, 24 oz. lattes, freebies, and more!
Come in your costume and get 10% off your order!
| | | |
Vet Fest 2026
Presented by: VFW Post 637
Saturday, November 7, 2026
VFW Post 637
1400 Lynchburg Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
10 years of celebrating those who served.
FREE!
| | | |
Haunted Homes Tour 2026
Presented by Hopewell Recreation and Parks
Pack up your pumpkins, grab the candy corn, and take a drive through Hopewell to see the homes that went all out for spooky season!
Addresses are listed in suggested order for ease of viewing and recommended viewing is from 5-9 p.m. daily from October 10-31.
Self-guided
| | | |
Trunk or Treat
Presented by: TriCities Hospital
Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TriCities Hospital
411 W Randolph Road
Hopewell, VA 23860
Candy, Games, Family Fun!
FREE!
| | | |
AdvanSix Community Forum
Monday, November 2, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Hopewell Library
209 E Cawson Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
Join us to hear what AdvanSix and community partners are working on in our community and share your thoughts with the AdvanSix team.
| | | |
HopeFest
Presented by: New Generation Church
Saturday, October 31, 2026
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Piper Square
1529 Piper Square Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
Davisville and Bland Court
913 Rev. C.W. Harris Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
| | | |
Pumpkin Decorating
Presented by Lamb Center for Arts & Healing
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
230 E Broadway
Hopewell, VA 23860
FREE!
| | | |
Haunted Weston
Presented by: Historic Hopewell Foundation
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2026
5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per adult
Kids 12 and Under are free
| | | Blue Devil Football Sees Mixed Results Over Past 2 Weeks | | |
Blue Devils Flush Royals 41-6
By: Stefan Calos
Hopewell High School won its sixth straight football game, putting a damper on Senior Night at Prince George. The Blue Devils (6-1), ranked 6th in the state in Class 3, jumped on the Royals (2-5) early, and never looked back. Hopewell also extended to six games its program-record streak of scoring 40 or more points.
Hopewell freshman phenom quarterback King Holloway led the way from the get-go, opening the scoring with a 6-yard scamper around left end. The elusive lefty ran for 102 yards on 14 carries, and was 9-17 passing for 180 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. Star wide receiver ZeVion Grammer snagged both touchdown passes, and finished with 122 receiving yards.
| | | |
Wave Rolls Over Blue Devils
By: Stefan Calos
The Petersburg Crimson Wave football team subdued the visiting Hopewell Blue Devils on Friday night by a score of 21-0. Hopewell came in ranked No. 1 in Class 3 Region A, and Petersburg was ranked No. 2. The Crimson Wave figures to move into the top spot. Both teams have clinched playoff berths.
Hopewell (6-2) entered the game on a six-game winning streak, having scored 40 or more points in each of those victories, a program record. But the Crimson Wave defense dominated the Blue Devil offense. Hopewell had not been shut out since a loss to Varina in 2022, and had not been blanked by Petersburg since 2009.
| | | Hopewell City Council will next meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The meeting can be viewed live online and all agendas/recordings of previous meetings are archived. | | | Hopewell Recreation and Parks Fall Activity Guide is here! Check out the latest from Recreation and Parks! | | | |
Hopewell PD is Hiring!
The Hopewell Police Department is hiring police officers!
Starting salary for Virginia Certified Officers: $68,645
Starting salary for Non-Certified Officers: $58,334
Signing bonus eligibility!
| | | |
Richmond Heirs Property Network
Heirs property is an ownership situation created when an owner dies without a will and a property is passed down to all the owner's legal heirs, without recording a will or deed of transfer.
Richmond Heirs Network connects heirs property clients in the Greater Richmond-Petersburg area to no-cost legal assistance and $7,500 to pay court fees and other needs.
| | | |
Economic Development Business Resource Meeting
Hosted by: Six Fitness & Wellness
Supporting Hopewell businesses. Building connections that move us forward.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Six Fitness and Wellness
256 E Broadway
Hopewell, VA 23860
| | | |
Hopewell Public Works is HIRING!
View open positions and benefits at the below link!
| | | Follow us on Social Media! |
| | | |
