PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Portsmouth City Council briefly discussed the topic of collective bargaining during their work session on Tuesday, later entering a closed session to continue the discussion out ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Portsmouth City Council is aiming to select its partner for the redevelopment of the city-owned former Sherburne School at its Dec. 16 meeting, according to Mayor Deaglan McEachern. The City ...

PORTSMOUTH — City Council members in office next July will earn nearly double what the elected officials have been making for years. Members unanimously voted this week to increase mayor and council ...

Councilors praised Conard's leadership, particularly in maintaining the city's AAA credit rating and community involvement. The city does not plan to release the full evaluation report, citing ...