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Portsmouth city attorney to serve as circuit court judge beginning in 2026
PORTSMOUTH — City Attorney Lavonda Graham ... Graham-Williams said she plans to remain through December unless City Council opts to replace her before then. She called the judicial appointment ...
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'Portsmouth should be left alone': Council reorganisation plans move forward as city pushes back
Portsmouth City Council has outlined its initial proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR) which says that it should be left alone. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News ...
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Portsmouth City Council approves £15,000 increase in councillor allowances
Portsmouth City Council has approved an increase of nearly £15,000 to how much it pays in councillor allowances after an independent review found the city’s rates among the lowest. The decision ...
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Portsmouth police chief speaks with City Council on public safety initiatives
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 ...
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New condos in Portsmouth going for $2.5 million-plus: Construction extended into spring
The Portsmouth City Council granted a third extension for a temporary construction license to a luxury condo developer. The four-story development, located at 70 Maplewood Ave., features 14 condos ...
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Portsmouth budget and payroll are out of control: Letters
From the Portsmouth Herald, March 4th, 2025: "PORTSMOUTH — As the City Council considers how much it will ask taxpayers to spend in the coming fiscal year, the number of city employees who made ...
BBC19d
Council mergers a 'threat', Portsmouth leader says
He cited concerns from the council's finance director that it would "undoubtedly have an impact" on Portsmouth's budget. John Woods, chair of Portsmouth City Unison, told councillors staff should ...
Portsmouth residents invited to shape new Eastney watersports hub to replace swimming pool
Portsmouth City Council is asking residents to share their views on plans for a new watersports hub at the eastern seafront, ...
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Portsmouth city officials discuss concerns over geese droppings spreading bird flu
CITY OFFICIALS IN PORTSMOUTH DISCUSSED SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE CONCERN OVER BIRD FLU SPREADING FROM WILD GEESE DROPPINGS. NEIGHBORS WERE CONCERNED ABOUT PUBLIC PARKS IN THE CITY. CITY MANAGER ...
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Port of Virginia commits to include Portsmouth on any future sale of Virginia International Gateway
That would amount to a loss of millions in tax revenue for Portsmouth, and the City Council passed a resolution as a precautionary measure to voice its opposition. Though no sale is in progress ...
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Blue state city council reconsidering trans member’s nomination after discovering OnlyFans account: report
Members of a Washington state city council will hold a special meeting just days after appointing a new councilor who identifies as a "bisexual transwoman" while operating an OnlyFans account ...