Portsmouth Planning Commission rejects residential substance abuse facility

The Portsmouth Planning Commission at its Oct. 7 meeting voted to deny a request from Urban Life Substance Abuse and ...
WVEC

Council explores immediate retention bonuses for Portsmouth officers

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 ...
WMUR

Portsmouth City Council unanimously approves request for more transparency on zoning ordinances

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 ...
Seacoastonline

Portsmouth residents call for microtransit, bike lanes, artist space

Portsmouth residents advocate for capital projects like microtransit or shuttles, bike lane completion, artist live/work ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Portsmouth approves $878M budget, along with new tax rate and more school funding

PORTSMOUTH — For years, Portsmouth has charged the highest real estate tax rate in the region. But in adopting the fiscal 2026 budget this week, Portsmouth leaders lowered the tax rate permanently — ...

Not running for office? Volunteer! Splaine

Portsmouth's government has evolved a volunteer-driven process where participation and involvement of our citizenry is ...
Seacoastonline

Robert Sullivan, Portsmouth City Council candidate 2025

Robert Sullivan, candidate for Portsmouth City Council in 2025, answers questions on key issues ahead of the Nov. 4 election.