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1. A visiting nurse program supplements postpartum care for Hampton Roads military families (wvtf.org) — Military families in Portsmouth can tap a free visiting nurse program that brings postpartum support, breastfeeding help, and health checks right into their homes. One of three Hampton Roads Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society nurses works from a Portsmouth office, driving thousands of miles each year to reach new parents who may be juggling deployments, isolation, and gaps in military medical access.
2. I.C. Norcom High School students kick off first day of school with focus on futures beyond graduation (wtkr.com) — Students at Portsmouth's I.C. Norcom High School are starting the year focused on life after graduation, with many juggling dual enrollment and major tests. Portsmouth Public Schools is expanding college and career programs and will open the new PACE Center in January, offering hands-on pathways like automotive technology, cybersecurity, welding, and more.
3. Portsmouth takes new approach to gun violence, treating crime as a public health emergency (13newsnow.com) — Portsmouth officials are launching "Project Impact," a new data-driven way to treat gun violence as a public health emergency, activating multiple city agencies within 24 hours of serious shootings. The approach focuses on a small group believed responsible for most crime, uses existing staff and resources, and includes Portsmouth Public Schools and Old Dominion University to quickly identify patterns and solutions after each incident.
4. Hampton Roads school divisions continue to seek bus drivers (wtkr.com) — Portsmouth families should know the school division is still trying to hire 10 bus drivers as the new year approaches, part of a wider Hampton Roads shortage. Fewer drivers have already forced nearby districts to cut stops and lengthen rides, and recruiting and training efforts continue year‑round to keep routes running on time.
5. Which Hampton Roads companies made Inc. 5000's fastest-growing list? (pilotonline.com) — Portsmouth gets a nod on Inc. magazine's 2026 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, with Hansel Union Consulting representing the city among 26 Hampton Roads firms honored. The ranking highlights how local businesses in Portsmouth and neighboring cities are expanding and contributing to the region's economy, especially in fields like healthcare, construction, tech, and financial services.
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