The City of Portsmouth will observe Christmas from December 24–26, 2025. Please note adjusted hours and closures for City Hall, Circuit Court, libraries, museums, recreation centers, trash collection, and …

See a chronological timeline of the development of Portsmouth.

Welcome to Portsmouth, and to the Portsmouth Family. As a new resident, you may have some questions about the City of Portsmouth and the many services available to you.

Portsmouth was founded as a town in 1752, on 65 acres of land on the shores of the Elizabeth River.

Healthy Portsmouth is a city-wide health and wellness initiative led by a group of community leaders committed to changing the policies, systems and environments that affect our neighborhoods, …

Departments A-F Here you will find a list of departments for the City of Portsmouth with a brief description of each departments responsibilities and services. Departments G-Z View a list of …

The city of Portsmouth is V3 Certified for our commitment to recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining Virginia's Veterans and serving members of the National Guard and Reserve.

Portsmouth, with a land area of approximately 30 square miles and a population of 100,565 people is located in the hub of the Hampton Roads Region. It is bordered by the cities of Chesapeake and …

Explore recreational activities, parks, and programs in Portsmouth, Virginia. Find information on events, facilities, and services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.

October 11, 2002, marks history in the making with the official re-dedication of Building Number One, at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. That’s when it became administrative space rather than …