portsmouth: Johnson's Crab House To Stay - 10/10/08 07:35 PM
Portsmouth in its infinite wisdom has decided not to acquire Johnson's Crab House by eminent domain. Originally back in May 2007 the city passed an ordinance to take the waterfront property and family owned business in Park View. The city was going to put in a much needed park. Much debate … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: Lots Of Cats - 10/10/08 07:17 PM
A townhome in the Churchland area of Portsmouth was recently entered by public officials wearing protective hazardous material gear. No not because of a biological agent but because of 40 cats and a dog. The house was rancid with urine and feces. People were actually living in the place. The Virginia … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: Here A Puff, There A Puff - 07/12/08 07:42 PM
Will smokers still buy cigarettes in Virginia Beach with a 22 percent tax increase? Six months I would have said no but now that gas is $4 bucks a gallon I don't see many people going out of the way to say some pennies on smokes. Some fear that smokers will … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: More Cost Cutting - 06/10/08 04:57 PM
Public schools in Portsmouth have a feeding problem. Actually a paying problem for a feeding problem. It seems students in elemetary and preschool can charge lunch without limit. The School Board is trying to limit that to just one lunch. At .85 a meal you wouldn't think that would amount to … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: Martin Luthor King Freeway To Be Extended - 05/26/08 01:05 PM
Portsmouth officials are talking about extending the MLK freeway all the way to I264. This would give motorists anouther north-south option through Portsmouth, always a good thing. Of course this will only happen if the new Midtown Tunnel is built and we all know where the money for that is.
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portsmouth: Portsmouth Police To Aid Mentally Ill - 05/20/08 07:38 PM
Finally the Portsmouth Police Department is getting some training on handling the mentally ill. The idea is for the officers to have training to deal with people that have mental problems. The police can maybe identify someone who is mentally ill and deal with that person rather then putting them in … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: The Trains Are Coming To Portsmouth - 05/14/08 03:02 PM
If you think traffic is bad in Portsmouth now,, wait a bit. Regular train service to the new APM teminal is about to begin. So far the trains are arriving three times a week and are only bringing in materials not bringing any out. Norfolk Southern will be doing the bulk … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: Portsmouth Naval Hospital - 04/14/08 10:44 AM
The city of Portsmouth is trying to get the employees of Portsmouth Naval Hospital to spend their stimulus check from Uncle Sam in the city. The city wants them to buy local. The city has a campaign going to encourage employees of the city, all business employees and residents to spend … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: Tax Rate May Go Down - 04/04/08 08:34 AM
Homeowners in Portsmouth may get a bit of a treat in their stockings this year as the city council is weighing a 5-cent reduction in the tax rate. That is because the assessments have risen an average of 5.5%. The tax reduction would still mean that the city has the highest … (3 comments)
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portsmouth: Assessments Higher - 04/04/08 08:21 AM
It looks like Portsmouth will have a higher tax assessment this year as will all the cities in the surrounding area. Portsmouth overall tax increase will be 5.0%. This is the smallest increase in years and the city is scrambling to deal with the fallout from a smaller tax increase.
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portsmouth: New Courthouse Victim Of The Economy - 02/25/08 07:04 PM
It's a shame but the proposed new courthouse could fall victim to the failing economy and a city overburdened with other projects. The biggest bill facing the city is the $45 million for the three story building. There are plenty of other projects that cost money including replacing the westbound lanes … (0 comments)
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portsmouth: Blight Bills On Hold - 02/18/08 07:41 PM
Two South Hampton Roads legislators have sponsored bills to enhance local governments' power to fine absentee owners of blighted vacant proprieties. The bills by Sen. Louise Lucas and Del. Paula Miller will not be passed this year. That is a shame and a blight on our legislature. The bills will need … (2 comments)
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portsmouth: Truxton Gets A Redesign - 08/13/07 09:00 AM
Citizens met with out of town designers to help redesign this historic part of Portsmouth. Vacant lots to flower gardens, playgrounds upgraded and dilapidated houses fixed up, this is what they came up with. That was the easy part. The hard part will be convincing the city to spend some money … (0 comments)
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