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City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Government Administration
Portsmouth, VA 2,607 followers
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
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Portsmouth, VA
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- 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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801 Crawford St
Portsmouth, VA 23704, US
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Come out for a great informative summer diabetes class series! Hear all about facts, myths, and tips! First 10 attendees each class will receive a complimentary produce bag. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eVhyfAhd
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Grab and Grow Series with the Urban League of Hampton Roads will be hosted on Thursday July 11 from 11AM-1PM. Come and learn about the FREE training they offer and how to enroll, lunch will be provided. Same day enrollment! Click here to register and learn more: https://ow.ly/4tez50Sx3l1
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Have you done this walk yet? Click Here to watch: https://ow.ly/8jfy50Sxerr
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City of Portsmouth, Virginia reposted this
Myself and Nicholas Romano, PWS, CPWD had a fabulous time last month with the City of Portsmouth, Virginia! We had the opportunity to teach their Engineering staff how to differentiate tidal and non-tidal wetlands and identify perennial flow and ordinary high water marks for compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act! Thanks for being such a fun group, City of Portsmouth, Virginia! 😃
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Behind the scenes at 13News Now (WVEC) after booking Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc. CEO Gilbert Bland on the noon show to spread the word about our incredible #Juneteenth festival in City of Portsmouth, Virginia. 🎉🎶 I enjoy both being in front of the camera and behind it, for different reasons. 🎥 In front allows me to express myself, share my passion, and connect with others on a personal level. Behind the camera gives me the opportunity to support and uplift others. Both ways, I love the collaborative process of sharing information and connecting with the community. 📣🫶🏽🫱🏼🫲🏽 What about you? Happy Juneteenth y’all! ❤️🖤💚
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City of Portsmouth, Virginia reposted this
We do have some great small businesses in City of Portsmouth, Virginia.
We invite you to support our small Portsmouth businesses this holiday season as Small Business Saturday is on November 25, 2023! #smartmoveforbusiness #economicdevelopment #portsmouthproud
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