Portsmouth City Council voted to table a controversial resolution that would declare the Portsmouth a sanctuary city for the ...

The City Council gave City Manager Karen Conard a glowing performance review, according to comments made during a recent ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth City Council will move forward with the $46.5 million deal to purchase and improve the former Hampton Roads Regional Jail. Inmates are now housed at the ...

The city has approved roughly 10 new street signs a year for six years. At $700 a sign, the cost is adding up.

A home in Prentis Park burned down a year ago. Though the city says the property is still within the proper demotion timeline ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth City Council held day two of their city retreat in Newport News Saturday. Police Chief Stephen Jenkins was there to talk about crime in the community and ...

Residents say private documents have been exposed at Portsmouth's London Oaks apartment complex. Va. wildlife experts: More bear activity in spring News / Apr 25, 2025 / 07:18 PM EDT ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth City Council held its first public hearing on its $338 million proposed budget on Tuesday evening, drawing about seven public speakers. “We want to thank each and ...

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 ...

According to the Portsmouth City Council, 54% of parents in Portsmouth have the same problem. Walking to school is not an option for Harris' daughter. "The neighborhood I live in I don't consider ...

Portsmouth City Council is considering a zoning amendment to allow co-living residences. The proposal aims to create more affordable housing options and repurpose existing buildings. Co-living ...

The leader of Portsmouth Council has said the city should be "left alone" and not included in the government's plans to reorganise local councils. Councillor Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City ...