Residents said they're fighting a bad reputation since crimes — often sensationalized — happen everywhere, not just in Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Things are looking up in Portsmouth. According to Police Chief Stephen Jenkins, overall crime dropped by 11 ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of drivers are now eligible for toll-free trips through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels, and one of Virginia’s top lawmakers is encouraging residents ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth ... “This opportunity underscores the potential of our historic downtown and the strength of our community,” said Glover.

Not everything in Richmond goes along party lines. Here are some of the more unexpected developments in the first half of the ...

The Music Hall has announced its acquisition of the historic Kearsarge House, a landmark property in downtown Portsmouth.

Developer Mark McNabb plans to use the former Treadwell mansion in downtown Portsmouth as a 40-room hotel. Here are details.

This acquisition represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Music Hall’s past and future,” said Tina Sawtelle of The ...

Developer Peter Floros is proposing to build a new four-story, mixed-use building at 266-278 State St. in the heart of ...