City Of Portsmouth: DriveERT Traffic Alerts & Closures

Enclosed is a list of significant tunnel/lane closures for the Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) facilities. All work is dependent upon we ...

TCC Today: New Mechatronics Certificates Prepare Students For Work In Just Two Semesters

Are you looking to train for a mechatronics career in a hurry?

City Of Portsmouth: VDOT Hampton Roads Prepares For Tropical Storm Elsa Impacts

As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is prepared to keep the regio ...

Portsmouth Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Portsmouth hasn't had a month-to-month change.

City Of Portsmouth: National Weather Service Issues Tropical Storm Warning

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Hampton Roads area as Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to ...

TCC Today: “I Knew I Had To Reinvent Myself To Make A Life For My Family.” – Karen Etulle, TCC Alumna

Karen Etulle is finally living the American dream.

USDA Summer Food Service Program Begins In City Of Portsmouth

The meals are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

City Of Portsmouth: Hurricane Season 2021 . . . Are You Prepared?

Portsmouth reminds citizens and businesses that now is the time to get prepared for severe weather that may result from hurricanes and o ...

City Of Portsmouth: EarthDay.Org Launches Plastic Free July Campaign

During the month of July, EARTHDAY.ORG has launched the Plastic Free July campaign to raise awareness about plastic pollution. The EARTH ...

City Of Portsmouth: Fire Department Issues Fireworks Reminder

Happy 4th of July. To ensure the safety of citizens, the Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services wants to remind residents that i ...

City Of Portsmouth: Vaccinations Resume At Military Circle Mall

VDH in collaboration with cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth and Chesapeake have organized a regional collaborative that cont ...

Norfolk State University: Behold Q&A – Dr. J

Q: What effect has the pandemic and the marches for racial justice had on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in terms of their ...

Norfolk State University: Alumnus Credits NSU Experience With Acquiring Position With Netflix

Alumnus credits NSU experience with acquiring positoin with Netflix - Now he is helping the next generation of Spartans to grab opportun ...

TCC Today: TCC Is Hiring Adjunct Faculty

This is an exciting time to be part of the higher education community in Hampton Roads. Tidewater Community College is currently hiring ...

Norfolk State University: Young Men's School Grad Draws Attention With $1 Million In Scholarships

This Young Men's Leadership Academy graduate received more than $1 million in scholarships and plenty of offers from colleges and univer ...

Norfolk State University: Director Of Track And Field Kenneth Giles Named As One Of The MEAC's 50 Legends In Coaching

Norfolk State University Director of Track and Field Kenneth Giles was named Wednesday as one of the MEAC's 50 Legends of Coaching. A ...

FAFSA Completions Down In VA: How Portsmouth Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Portsmouth area high schools.

TCC Today: Free 3-D Ultrasounds Offer Rewarding Experience To Students, Community

Tidewater Community College's Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program is once again offering ultrasounds to expectant mothers and th ...

City Of Portsmouth: USDA Summer Food Service Program Begins

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program that provides meals to all childr ...

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Portsmouth Area

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

City Of Portsmouth: Sunset Thursdays Return For 2021

If you need a place to relax after a rough work week the city's free summer concert series is just the ticket. All performances take pla ...

City Of Portsmouth: COVID-19 Local Emergency To Expire

The City of Portsmouth's Local Declaration of Emergency which has been in effect since March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will ...

City Of Portsmouth: City Observes 4th Of July Holiday

The City of Portsmouth's municipal offices, including libraries, museums, and recreation centers, will be closed Monday, July 5, in obse ...

TCC Today: Accelerated Degree Student Now Has Open Door To VCU

Mekhi Moore planned to attend Virginia Commonwealth University right after high school.

Portsmouth Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Portsmouth area compares to Virginia for coronavirus vaccinations.

City Of Portsmouth: Mayors Hold Public Safety Forum

Hampton Roads mayors will continue their discussion on public safety with a Mayor's Forum Mon., June 28, at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live. Por ...

TCC Today: TCC's Respiratory Therapy Program Earns National Recognition

Tidewater Community College's Respiratory Therapy program is a recipient of the 2021 Registered Respiratory Therapy Distinguished Creden ...

Norfolk State University: Making Strides

Norfolk State University continues to make strides in seeking to be one of the most affordable universities in the nation. This effort h ...

City Of Portsmouth: ERC Awards Scholarships To High School Grades

Elizabeth River Crossings has awarded eight local high school graduates with its annual Good Citizen Scholarship, which commends student ...

City Of Portsmouth: Land Use Study Town Hall Meeting

The community is invited to learn about recommendations made in the draft land use plan at an upcoming virtual Town Hall meeting, utiliz ...

Street Sweeping 2nd Round Schedule Posted In City Of Portsmouth

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TCC Today: TCC To Offer First Funeral Directing Degree In Virginia

Tidewater Community College introduces a new funeral directing degree this fall.

Blood Donations Needed In Portsmouth Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Portsmouth area.

TCC Today: TCC Alumna Earns Summer Internship At The National Institutes Of Health

Tidewater Community College alumna Shannon O'Hara Wiora is getting an insider's look at working for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Home Prices In Portsmouth Area Increased Recently: See How Much

Home prices are higher in the Portsmouth area recently. See how much.

TCC Today: TCC Alumna Turns Candle Making Hobby Into A New Business

Monica “Mo” Jones never planned on starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unemployment Improves In Portsmouth Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Portsmouth's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Congratulations, Marcus Eldridge, Indian River High School Class Of 2021

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Surprise Dad This Father’s Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Portsmouth Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

TCC Today: Shakespeare In The Grove Returns To Chesapeake Campus, June 23-27

Tidewater Community College's Shakespeare in the Grove is back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.