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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
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Portsmouth, VA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1752
- Specialties
- 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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Primary
801 Crawford St
Portsmouth, VA 23704, US
Employees at City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Updates
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The City of Portsmouth is seeking public involvement in the development of a master plan to guide the phased renovation of City Park, and we want your input. 🌳 https://lnkd.in/e4HT2hKF
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The City of Portsmouth has awarded Bridgeman Civil Inc. the project to replace the existing sewer suction main from the Douglas Avenue Pump Station to Cleveland Street. During construction, Douglas Avenue will be closed to thru traffic on a block-to-block basis. The first area of construction is from Rolfe Terrace (across from the Pump Station) to Wesley Street. No street parking will be allowed during this construction. If not removed from the work area, vehicles will be towed. This work will start on September 9, 2024, and will continue for approximately four weeks. Rain events may extend this time period. Primarily, construction will take place during daytime hours (7:00 a.m. - sunset). Occasionally, work may occur outside these hours. During this operation, you may hear noises such as drilling, sawing, construction equipment engines and backup alarms, diesel generators and air compressors. Your water and sewer service will not be disrupted. If you have any questions related to this Project, or have any issues or concerns during construction, please contact the City of Portsmouth, Department of Engineering and Technical Services, George Wojcik/James Wright, (757) 393 8592 or Kent Fortner, Bridgeman Civil project manager at (757) 289-6338. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work diligently to replace the existing sewer pipe.
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Today is #NationalReadABookDay 📚 Come down to any of our open public libraries and get to reading or check out a E-Book through the Digital Branch Library! https://ow.ly/2jIp50ThLJa
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Take advantage of this FREE opportunity and have estate planning attorneys and paralegals create personalized wills, POAs, and advance medical directives for participants. Register for an appointment and find out if you qualify:https://ow.ly/BAGb50TfnYw 📅September 14th 📍Portsmouth Main Library - Community Room ⏰ 12:30PM - 4PM
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Citizens wishing to present matters to the City Council must register with the City Clerk no later than 6:30 p.m. on the evening of the meeting. You may register earlier by contacting the City Clerk's office at 757-393-8639 or email the City Clerk at [email protected]. Unless otherwise noted, City Council Meetings are held in the City Council Chamber located on the 6th Floor in the City Hall Building at 801 Crawford Street. View the meetings live at: https://lnkd.in/erj8qn9e or https://lnkd.in/ekSN3m6H The Agenda for the City Council meetings may be found at: https://lnkd.in/e7aFTVK8 City Council Meetings and Public Work Sessions are available to view the day after the meetings on https://lnkd.in/eENQpujX and PCTV Cox 48/Verizon Fios 39.
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Portsmouth Police Department Senior Workshop Join the Portsmouth Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit as we host a workshop for senior citizens who live in Hampton Roads. This workshop will feature sessions on topics such as fraud and scams, fall prevention and medication management, crime prevention tips and so much more! Registration closes September 18, 2024. 📅 Friday, September 20th ⏰9AM - 3PM 📍Bide-A-Wee Golf Course Register Here: https://ow.ly/XsM250Tgvbw
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You can now watch the September 3, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting ⬇️ Planning Commission Meeting: https://ow.ly/ZF2a50TeLHj
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