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 ...

City Councilor Kate Cook urged creating a Housing Action Plan, stating Portsmouth is dealing with a real “housing crisis.” ...

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 ...

Education: Graduated Portsmouth High School, two years NHCC-Graphic Design & Illustrations. Occupation: Self-employed building contractor. Political or civic experience highlights: Two terms on the ...

The Portsmouth City Council met Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at Shawnee State University’s Kricker Innovation Hub, approving wage increases for union employees and the city’s 2026 budget. Both measures ...

PORTSMOUTH — The city is welcoming about 50 units of affordable housing that will be named after the late community activist and pastor Rev. Milton Blount. Affordable housing is headed to the Cavalier ...

Portsmouth City Council members have identified creating more below-market-rate housing as a top priority for 2026 and 2027. Councilors also aim to manage the city budget carefully amidst inflation, ...