Portsmouth grapples with spike in January homicides despite 2025 crime drop

Portsmouth saw a 17.4% crime drop in the last quarter of 2025, yet faces January's troubling homicide surge. PORTSMOUTH, Va. ...

Residents’ input to shape future of Portsmouth waterfront

Portsmouth city officials are holding community input sessions to guide the redevelopment of the Crawford Bay site, a 6-acre ...

Portsmouth police seek help finding three missing teenagers

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth police are searching for three missing teens last seen early Sunday morning. Police said 12-year-old Forever Scott, 16-year-old Darsha McAllister and 14-year-old ...

Patch AM: Londonderry, Portsmouth, Milford, Salem, and Souhegan wrestlers post wins around New Hampshire: Roundup

Also, don’t miss Forever Plaid on the Portsmouth Patch calendar ...
Yahoo

Portsmouth street given honorary name in memory of local deceased reverend

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A Portsmouth street was given an honorary name to remember a local reverend at an Aug. 23 event. The new addition, unanimously approved in a 7-0 vote earlier this year, honors ...

Portsmouth mayor upset NH legislature won't back 'pillow tax'

Portsmouth Mayor Deaglan McEachern thinks a $2 pillow tax wouldn't harm hotels and could bring city $1 million a year to cover tourism-related costs.
Foster's Daily Democrat

Portsmouth Water Taxi gains momentum in Dover: Response is 'incredible,' captain says

Portsmouth Water Taxi expands service to Dover, offering one-way trips to Portsmouth from Dover Landing. The one-hour trip costs $199 and accommodates up to six passengers, allowing guests to bring ...