Three Portsmouth City Council seats will be up for grabs in November, and Vice Mayor Bill Moody currently holds one of them.

Nearly £3.5m could be invested in Portsmouth’s community buildings, landmarks and public spaces ahead of the council shake-up ...

Portsmouth saw a 17.4% crime drop in the last quarter of 2025, yet faces January's troubling homicide surge.

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 ...

Portsmouth residents who want to have input on city budget process for schools, police, fire and more can attend these public hearings.

Portsmouth is considering a pilot program to charge non-residents for parking in several city-owned lots. The City Council is waiting for feedback from the Parking, Traffic and Safety Committee before ...

Portsmouth City Manager Karen Conard's proposed $149.8 million FY26 budget eliminates four police positions and 15 full-time positions overall through attrition and retirements. Police Chief Mark ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTSMOUTH — Voters will have the opportunity to hear from City Council candidates at three upcoming forums. In addition, all 17 ...

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 ...