A 20-year-old plan envisioned 1,500 homes in Portsmouth. Council OK’d a phase that will develop nearly 500.

A plan that originated 20 years ago to bring hundreds of new homes to an area located near Rivers Casino Portsmouth and ...

More than 700 housing units coming to Portsmouth, Chesapeake with recent announcements

Portsmouth City Council approved a housing project near Rivers Casino, while construction began in Chesapeake on a mixed-use ...

Nearly 500 new homes approved near Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, but affordability questions remain

Portsmouth has greenlit a large housing project near Rivers Casino, aiming to address housing needs with nearly 500 ...

Survey quizzes residents on City of Culture bid

Portsmouth is celebrating it's centenary as a city in 2026 and its survey into its city of culture bid runs until 18 January.
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Rick Becksted, Portsmouth City Council candidate 2025

Education: Graduated Portsmouth High School, two years NHCC-Graphic Design & Illustrations. Occupation: Self-employed building contractor. Political or civic experience highlights: Two terms on the ...

Portsmouth City Council, School Board Members, and Others, Take Oath of Office

The article Portsmouth City Council, School Board Members, And Others, Take Oath Of Office appeared first on Portsmouth Patch ...
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Portsmouth council candidates talk housing, spending, development in Day 1 forum

Eight of the 17 candidates for Portsmouth City Council attended a forum to discuss key issues with voters. Candidates debated topics including city spending, housing affordability, and the pace of new ...
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Ex-Portsmouth council member who lost mayoral bid will run for council next year

PORTSMOUTH — A familiar face from Portsmouth City Council is throwing her hat back in the ring for next year’s November election. Lisa Lucas-Burke, who unsuccessfully challenged Mayor Shannon Glover ...