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

Portsmouth City Council to talk potential tax exemption changes, but will young families be hurt by more help to seniors?

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTSMOUTH — A plan that originated 20 years ago to bring hundreds of new homes to an area located near Rivers Casino Portsmouth ...

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 ...

Councillors raise concerns over out of town taxis and call for lobbying of Wolverhampton council.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — People are raising safety concerns after a fatal shooting in Portsmouth just before midnight Saturday ...

Portsmouth City Council has received additional funding to help residents with the cost of living from April this year.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth native and former vice mayor on Monday declared her candidacy to return to Portsmouth City Council. Lisa Lucas-Burke made the announcement in front of about 30 ...