It’s time to celebrate the holidays in Cradock! 🎄 Join the Cradock Recreation Center for a festive lineup of activities — gingerbread houses, cookies & cards, a Christmas Paint and Sipz event, and DIY ornaments. All ages are welcome to join the fun!
About us
The City of Portsmouth was founded in 1752 and incorporated by the Virginia General Assembly in 1858. Over 250 years old, the city is home to one of the world's greatest natural harbors, situated on the James and Elizabeth Rivers, which empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Portsmouth, with a land area of approximately 33 square miles and a population of 96,066, is located in the heart of the Hampton Roads Region. It is bordered by Chesapeake and Suffolk, respectively, to the south and west and the City of Norfolk to the east. The City of Portsmouth boasts 75.8 miles of shoreline and is home to Mile Marker Zero of the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway, which stretches from Maine to Florida. Part of one of the world’s largest natural harbors, Portsmouth is just 18 miles from the open sea. Portsmouth's location on navigable waterways has been a dominant force in the City’s rich maritime history and economy. Its location on the over 40-feet-deep Hampton Roads shipping channel and the presence of both the CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads allows Portsmouth to support national and international port commerce activities and the military presence in the region. Portsmouth derives its governing authority from a charter granted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City's governing body is the City Council, which formulates policies for the administration of the City. The City's charter provides for a Council-Manager form of government.
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http://www.portsmouthva.gov
External link for City of Portsmouth, Virginia
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Portsmouth, VA
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- Government Agency
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- 1752
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- Human Resource Management, Marketing and Communications, Public Safety, Parks,Recreation and Tourism, Public Works, Public Utilities, Management and Legislative Affairs, Social Services, Tourism, Purchasing, Behavioral Healthcare, Economic De, Emergency Management, Finance, Engineering and Technical Services, and Information Technology
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801 Crawford St
Portsmouth, VA 23704, US
Employees at City of Portsmouth, Virginia
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Horton, Amelia F.
Health And Wellness Consultant at Nikken International, Inc.
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Anna Mulé McRay, CEM, CSSP, EFO, NEMEA
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management with expertise in Disaster Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation initiatives
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Brian Wade
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Kathy Birse Siegel
Educator in the Portsmouth School District, Portsmouth, NH
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The Portsmouth Police Department has officially earned CALEA Accreditation — a national gold standard in public safety excellence.⭐️ Watch the full ceremony and join us in recognizing the hard work, dedication, and commitment to our community that made this achievement possible. 🎥 Watch here:https://lnkd.in/ehgBerHn
Portsmouth Police Receives CALEA Accreditation November 25, 2025 Portsmouth, Virginia
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There’s so much happening at Portsmouth Public Libraries this December!☃️ From story times and craft days to adult yoga, book clubs, tech help, teen programs, and festive holiday events — our Main Library, Churchland, and Manor locations have something for every age. These calendars highlight just the first two weeks of December, so be sure to check out the full schedule and event details on the Portsmouth Public Libraries website: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekHi_bPN Start your month with community, creativity, and cozy library fun! 💛📖✨
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We’re excited to welcome Chase Bank to Portsmouth! Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week's ribbon-cutting and celebration. See the full ceremony: 👉https://lnkd.in/ejVNBTHt
Chase Bank Ribbon Cutting November 20, 2025 Portsmouth Virginia Economic Development
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Congratulations to our newest Portsmouth Police Department officers! We proudly welcomed Nathaniel Davalos, Tracy Facemyer, Tavonte Jones, Lynnisha Knotts, Khanesha Owens, Rahelle Smith, and Taromba Smith during the official swearing-in ceremony. Watch the full ceremony here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6PP7X4K Thank you for your commitment to serving and protecting our community.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Portsmouth! 🧡🦃 Our hearts are full after this year’s Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway. With the help of our incredible volunteers, staff, and community partners, we distributed 300 turkeys along with hundreds of additional meal boxes to Portsmouth families. A special thank-you to Food Lion for generously donating the meal boxes and helping us make sure more households could enjoy a warm holiday meal. The smiles, gratitude, and community spirit we saw throughout the event truly captured the heart of the season. On behalf of Mayor Shannon Glover, the Portsmouth City Council, and all of Team Portsmouth, we wish you a safe, joyful, and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. 🎥Watch our event recap: https://lnkd.in/eqjdUmBM
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November is National Adoption Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible families who have opened their homes and hearts to pets from the Portsmouth Humane Society.🐾 From finding comfort after loss to discovering unexpected new best friends, each adoption story highlights the joy, healing, and love that comes from giving an animal a forever home. Thank you to the Portsmouth Humane Society for the compassion and support you bring to our community every day.💙
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You can now watch the November 25, 2025 Portsmouth Port & Industrial Commission meeting⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eap9DvaK
Portsmouth Port & Industrial Commission Meeting November 25, 2025 Portsmouth, Virginia
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You can now watch the Public Work Session and Council Meeting from last night - November 25, 2025 ⬇️ Public Work Session: https://lnkd.in/ekvwvdZC Council Meeting: https://lnkd.in/e8-Cfy4c
Portsmouth City Council Meeting November 25, 2025 Portsmouth, Virginia
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Faith Feeds is wrapping up this week — with free, chef-prepared meals offered today (Nov 25) and tomorrow (Nov 26). Thank you to Mercy Chefs and our Portsmouth faith partners for supporting our neighbors with kindness and care. ❤️ More info: 👉https://lnkd.in/eRfpu-VQ
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