City Of Portsmouth: Dominion Energy Pauses Utility Disconnections

The Virginia Department of Social Services has announced it, per requirements set forth by the Virginia General Assembly.

City Of Portsmouth: Military Circle Continues Vaccination And Testing Clinics

The Virginia Department Health (VDH) continues operations at the regional state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Ma ...

City Of Portsmouth: Preventing & Treating Depression As You Age

World Mental Health Day was October 10. The pandemic has had a major impact on people's mental health. Some groups, including health and ...

City Of Portsmouth: Grants Training Comes To Portsmouth

Grant Writing USA, in coordination with the Portsmouth Police Department/Training Unit, will present a two-day grants workshop in Portsm ...

City Of Portsmouth: City Sponsors Safe Trunk Or Treat

The City of Portsmouth's Safe Trunk or Treat event will return this year! Load your little ghouls and goblins in the family car and join ...

Portsmouth-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Portsmouth unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

City Of Portsmouth: Dominion Energy Pauses Utility Disconnections

The Virginia Department of Social Services has announced that per requirements set forth by the Virginia General Assembly, until March 1 ...

City Of Portsmouth: World Mental Health Day - What You Should Know About Depression

World Mental Health Day was observed on October 10, but you can still learn more about the most common mental health condition -- depres ...

City Of Portsmouth: Aerial Mosquito Spraying Scheduled

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct aerial mosquito spraying over federal property on Craney Island on Thu ...

City Of Portsmouth: World Mental Health Day Observed

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated World Mental Health Day Sunday, October 10, 2021, marking more than 18 months since t ...

City Of Portsmouth: Portsmouth Awarded Flood Preparedness Grant

In a news release this week, Governor Ralph Northam announced that the City of Portsmouth will be awarded a $527,949 grant for one of 19 ...

City Of Portsmouth: DSS Director Receives COVID Heroes Award

Portsmouth is proud to announce that Pamela Little-Hill, Director of the Department of Social Services (DSS) has been awarded the COVID ...

City Of Portsmouth: City Observes Columbus Day Holiday

The City of Portsmouth's municipal offices, including libraries, museums, and recreation centers, will be closed Monday, October 11th, i ...

City Of Portsmouth: VCE Presents Master Gardener Fall Festival & Yard Sale

How's your fall garden looking? Need new ideas, plants, or advice? Make plans to attend the 2021 Portsmouth Master Gardener Fall Festiva ...

City Of Portsmouth: ACT NOW Portsmouth Coalition

ACT NOW Portsmouth Coalition, a survivor support group provides a nurturing environment and expert staff to help you move forward. Find ...

City Of Portsmouth: Mayor Joins 5th Class Of Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative

Mayor Shannon E. Glover will explore the latest in leadership and management practices, as one of 38 mayors chosen for an intensive educ ...

Rental Arrears On Rise In Portsmouth: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Portsmouth rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

City Of Portsmouth: National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance to remind all Americans of how important it is for individuals, families, ...

City Of Portsmouth: Fish Bowl Classic Returns

The Fish Bowl Classic Parade will be held Saturday, September 25, at 10 a.m. stepping off from High Street at I.C. Norcom High School. M ...

City Of Portsmouth: Portsmouth Health District Hosts Mass COVID-19 Testing

The Portsmouth Health District will be holding a community-based testing event Saturday, September 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tidewa ...

City Of Portsmouth: Notice Of Funding Opportunity FY2021

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications from ...

City Of Portsmouth: Virginia Chorale Presents Concert In Portsmouth

The Virginia Chorale, the Commonwealth's premier professional chamber chorus, opens its 38th season with SPIRIT OF THE RENAISSANCE. The ...

City Of Portsmouth: Portsmouth Speaks News Conference

Mayor Shannon E. Glover, members of Portsmouth City Council, City Manager Angel L. Jones, Police Chief Renado Prince, and members of law ...

City Of Portsmouth: Behavioral Healthcare Hosts Recovery Month Event

September is National Recovery Month and Portsmouth's Behavioral Healthcare Services is hosting a community event Saturday, Sept. 18, fr ...

City Of Portsmouth: Portsmouth Assistant Police Chief Scott Burke Retires

Assistant Chief Scott Burke has retired after a 31-year career as a first responder and law enforcement professional. Assistant Chief Bu ...

Portsmouth-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Portsmouth city unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

City Of Portsmouth: COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Clinics At Military Circle Mall

FREE VACCINATION clinics at the MCM will be held next week Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m ...

City Of Portsmouth: City Holds Remembrance Ceremony

Join city of Portsmouth officials for the Remembrance Ceremony of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, THIS Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 8: ...

City Of Portsmouth: Flags At Half Staff For Patriot Day

September 11 of each year is designated as Patriot Day, which also directs the flags to be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on S ...

City Of Portsmouth: Text-2-911 Coming Soon To Portsmouth

Coming soon to the city of Portsmouth . . . Text-to-911 Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Text-to-911 is the ability to send a text message ...

City Of Portsmouth: Army Corps And City Conduct Aerial Mosquito Spraying

On Tuesday, September 7, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth will conduct joint aerial mosqui ...

City Of Portsmouth: Regional COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Clinic

VACCINATION clinics at the MCM (located at 880 N Military Highway) will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and T ...

City Of Portsmouth: Portsmouth & Chesapeake Enter Automatic Aid Agreement

Portsmouth announces the beginning of an automatic aid program between the Chesapeake Fire Department and the Portsmouth Fire, Rescue.

City Of Portsmouth: Virginia Administers Rent Relief Program

Struggling to pay your rent? Virginia is administering relief for renters who have had a negative financial impact of any size or kind.

City Of Portsmouth: Public Utilities To Conduct Normal Maintenance

The Department of Public Utilities will be conducting a soft flush of the potable water system as part of normal maintenance procedures ...

City Of Portsmouth: Hurricane Preparedness NOW Portsmouth

Today, as we are mindful of those who are currently dealing with the destruction of Hurricane Ida, the City of Portsmouth urges our resi ...

City Of Portsmouth: COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Clinics At Military Circle Mall

VACCINATION clinics at the MCM (located at 880 N Military Highway) will be held Tuesday, Aug. 31, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, S ...

City Of Portsmouth: Police Chief Swearing-In Ceremony Announced

Lt. Colonel Renado Prince will be sworn in as the Portsmouth Police Department Chief of Police Friday, September 3, 2021, at 11 a.m. ins ...

City Of Portsmouth: Portsmouth & Chesapeake Enter Automatic Aid Agreement

Portsmouth announces the beginning of an automatic aid program between the Chesapeake Fire Department and the Portsmouth Fire, Rescue, a ...

City Of Portsmouth: Virginia Administers Rent Relief Program

Struggling to pay your rent? Virginia is administering relief for renters who have had a negative financial impact of any size or kind d ...