You can now watch the Public Work Session & Council Meeting from last night - July 23, 2024 ⬇️ Public Work Session: https://lnkd.in/eekdXewg Council Meeting: https://lnkd.in/efGKvnjh
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
Locations
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Primary
801 Crawford St
Portsmouth, VA 23704, US
Employees at City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Updates
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Get ready for Portsmouth's National Night Out! Happening August 6th 3-8PM at Festival Park. Come and celebrate 41 years of police community and partnerships🥳🎶🙌 https://lnkd.in/eKfnXnFa
National Night Out 2024 at Festival Park August 6, 2024 Portsmouth Virginia PPD FREE!!! Commercial 1
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The July 23, 2024 Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission Meeting is available on the Portsmouth YouTube Channel meeting. https://lnkd.in/eMfuWp48
Portsmouth Port & Industrial Commission Meeting July 23, 2024 Portsmouth Virginia
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Mayor's Minute ⏰ Click the link as Mayor Shannon Glover shares the news about a great community event that is coming up on August 6th at Festival Park! https://lnkd.in/eZhGm5Ux
Mayor's Minute with Shannon Glover July 19, 2024 Portsmouth Virginia
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Come check out Home is Where the Heart Is Summer Jam on August 11th at Churchland High School! 🏀 This electrifying event will be filled with fun and entertainment for everyone. Watch basketball games, 3-point contest, & a dunk contest then listen to some great music as well as life stories from professional basketball players. 🙌
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Do you have baby, toddler or kid stuff you are ready to part with? If so, please consider donating to the Nothing But Baby and Kids Donation Drive. The HER Shelter will be collecting everything needed for children at 1900 Columbus Avenue on... Wednesday, July 24 Noon - 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27 8 a.m. - Noon Thank you for helping them help their littlest clients. For more information, please call 757-485-1445 or email [email protected]
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The GO TEC (Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineers Careers) demonstrator bus is here!💻🏗️🎮🚍 📍 in Front of Children's Museum of Virginia 📅July 15 - July 19 GO TEC is dedicated to teaching young people about a potential career in technology and engineering, and this cool bus gives them a taste of what education they can receive in those fields.🙌
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