Portsmouth City Councilor Annie Hopkins advocates for city to help with a lack of access to affordable and available child ...

Portsmouth plan to charge non-residents to park in certain areas is changed and recommended for approval. Details for downtown workers and more here.

Will Portsmouth incentivize retirements as officials work on next city budget? Here's what councilors are saying.

The Portsmouth Economic Development Committee (PEDC) is urging the town council to oppose any moratoria or other restrictions ...

City Council met on Wednesday to discuss several city business items, including funding requests, infrastructure needs and possible zoning changes that could affect neighborhoods and downtown areas.

HEALTH FUNDS AND EDUCATION. THE PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING A PLAN TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. EARLIER THIS WEEK, THE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A REQUEST TO HAVE THE MAYOR’S BLUE ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Crime in Portsmouth is trending downward, Police Chief Stephen Jenkins told City Council members during their Tuesday meeting, but there is still more work to do as the department ...

A councillor has shared his lived experience of addiction after a rise in under-18s seeking help for drug and alcohol use.

Portsmouth City Manager Karen Conard's proposed $149.8 million FY26 budget eliminates four police positions and 15 full-time positions overall through attrition and retirements. Police Chief Mark ...

PORTSMOUTH — A safe, public gathering space with frequent unique events and space to dock and dine are a few ideas for the ...

Portsmouth City Council unanimously passed a resolution to protect residents' due process rights in response to ICE activity. The resolution follows the detention of four La Carreta restaurant workers ...