Portsmouth's $149.9 million budget passes as council votes 5-4 to reject adding money to city's school budget.

Portsmouth Public School students from Manor, I.C. Norcom, and Churchland High School graduated on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Several hours later, around 11:45 p.m., police were called for a shooting ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth City Council held day two of their city retreat in Newport News Saturday. Police Chief Stephen Jenkins was there to talk about crime in the community and r… ...

My daughter is stuck to fend for herself to get to school," Harris explained. According to the Portsmouth City Council, 54% of parents in Portsmouth have the same problem.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth City Council held its first public hearing on its $338 million proposed budget on Tuesday evening, drawing about seven public speakers. “We want to thank each and ...

Portsmouth City Council is considering a $149.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, representing a 3.49% tax increase. The School Board and Police Commission are requesting additional funds ...

Portsmouth City Council approved a nearly $150 million budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget raises the tax rate by 3.49%, impacting homeowners with an estimated $301 annual increase.

Portsmouth has 11.48 city employees earning over $100K per 1,000 residents, while the average across these New Hampshire cities is 3.39 per 1,000 residents. This means Portsmouth's ratio is 238% ...