FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4, 2023

WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.

The national test will consist of two portions, testing ...

Portsmouth Sound The Alarm Event

Portsmouth Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services (PFRES) is partnering with the American Red Cross for a Portsmouth Sound The Alarm event on Saturday, October 7^th, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.  

The event will kick off at Fire Station #1, located at...

HRT bus stop at County and Court to Relocate October 15, 2023

Starting Sunday, October 15, 2023, the downtown Portsmouth bus stop at County and Court will relocate to 700 Crawford Street between Columbia Street and King Street until further notice. This will affect the Routes 41, 43, 45, 47, 50, and 980.   ...

Portsmouth Public Utilities Will Resume Water Shut-Offs For Delinquent Accounts Beginning July 5

Portsmouth Public Utilities will resume water shut-offs for delinquent accounts (over 60 days) beginning July 5, 2023.

Water services are scheduled to be shut off unless minimum payment of the past due amount is made electronically BEFORE 8 a.m. on July 5,...

Skilled Trades Academy expanding to offer more training options for students

USDA Summer Food Service Program Sites in Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Department of Parks & Recreation is again sponsoring the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).  Meals will be provided to all children without charge. The meals are the same for all children regardless of race, color, nation...

New Child Development Centers opening on TCC Campuses

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (June 20, 2023) — Tidewater Community College values quality education for both you and your children, which is why new TCC Child Development Centers will be opening on the Portsmouth and Norfolk Campuses starting Fall Semeste...

Portsmouth City Attorney Lavonda Graham-Williams Selected as The Public Practitioner of The Year

Portsmouth City Attorney, Mrs. Lavonda Graham-Williams, has been selected as the Public Practitioner of the Year for the South Hampton Roads Bar Association’s Centennial 2022-2023 Bar year. This award recognizes an outstanding attorney ...

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood®: A Grr-ific Exhibit open June 10- Sept 10

The Children’s Museum of Virginia proudly presents Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit from June 10^th, 2023, through September 10^th, 2023. This new exhibit brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids t...

USDA Summer Food Service Program

The Portsmouth Department of Parks & Recreation is once again sponsoring the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).  is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.  Meals will be provided to all children without charge and ar...

Effective July 1st, the Department of Public Utilities will start billing customers monthly

Effective July 1^st, the Department of Public Utilities will start billing customers monthly rather than the current bimonthly cycle.

What you will see:

Customers who receive their bill in July for June usage may notice that the number of days billed could b...