APPRECIATION DAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. IT STARTED LAST MONTH WHEN TWO NEW HAMPSHIRE STUDENTS PRESENTED A PETITION TO THE PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL ASKING FOR THIS HOLIDAY. THEY BROUGHT A PETITION WITH ...

American Cruise Lines plans to double its Portsmouth visits in 2025. The city's new Rail Trail is attracting visitors, and officials are working to connect businesses with these tourists.

HAMPTON - After back-to-back losses for the first time in more than a decade, the Portsmouth High School boys lacrosse team found itself in unfamiliar territory. The Clippers found themselves ...

PORTSMOUTH — For years, Portsmouth has charged the highest real estate tax rate in the region. But in adopting the fiscal 2026 budget this week, Portsmouth leaders lowered the tax rate ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth is becoming the region's capital for creators and innovators, according to Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover's State of the City address this month. Some of those ...

Conscientous colleagues at a Portsmouth store have provided much-needed period products to a leading local charity. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited ...

Portsmouth City Council voted to table a controversial resolution that would declare the Portsmouth a sanctuary city for the LGBT community. Councilman Sean Dunne is sponsoring the resolution ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va.(WAVY)– Tides fans in the city of Portsmouth get a great deal for upcoming games. With the help of The City of Portsmouth and Hampton Roads Transit, fans can” Dine and Ride ...

AROUND 150 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WAITING MONTHS TO START THEIR JOB AT THE PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. THEIR JOBS HELD UP BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN PROCESSED BY THE U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ...

PORTSMOUTH — Some businesses that own boats in Portsmouth will soon pay less in annual taxes thanks to a new lowered tax rate for certain boats. As Portsmouth council members finalize the city ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Public art is taking center stage in Portsmouth for the second annual Wall Street Mural Festival. Bricks along the Wall Street alley came to life all week as artists picked up ...