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We’re here today to celebrate the opening of Harbor Trail Brewing Company and welcome owners Matthew and Elaine Sharp to our growing business community.

Mayor Shannon Glover receives Workforce Innovation Award.

Portsmouth Mayor Shannon E. Glover owns and operates Commonwealth Employee Benefits Solutions Inc., a Portsmouth small business providing human resources consulting for companies.
The Navy veteran is active in the community and serves on several boards and committees, including the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance, Hampton Roads Transit, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council.
Glover has been a longtime supporter and advocate for regional workforce development efforts and is a co-founder of the NextGen Regional Internship Program.
He is never shy about reaching out to the Workforce Council with an idea, a new partner suggestion, or a request to help a job seeker or employer in his city.

This week's Mayor's Minute about Missy Elliott coming home to Portsmouth is available on the city's YouTube channel. Use the link to view the new message . . .

Mayor's Minute with Shannon Glover October 7, 2022 Portsmouth Virginia Mayor's Minute with Shannon Glover October 7, 2022 Portsmouth Virginia

Portsmouth's Mark Palamarchuck receives Community Service Hero Award. Congratulations to Mark Palamarchuck and the entire team and partners!

It's hump day, Portsmouth! Good morning. Here's a little inspiration to start your day . . .

Just a reminder . . . Portsmouth will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5. Monday's trash collection will take place Wednesday, September 7. Find details below . . .

Top of the morning, Portsmouth family! Hope your week is sailing smoothly. Here's a bit of inspiration to start your day . . .

Good Monday morning, Portsmouth! Make it the best day ever. Here's a little morning inspiration . . .

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve celebrates its 25th Anniversary! If you've never visited the preserve, take a look at this breathtaking snippet of nature's wonder and mystery -- right in your backyard. Use the link provided to view . . .

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 25th Anniversary Promo 2022 FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Portsmouth Virginia Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 25th Anniversary Promo 2022 FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Portsmouth Virginia

Does your child need immunizations for the upcoming school year? Find a resource here . . .

Good morning, Portsmouth. It's Friday and that means we're kicking off the weekend. Check out this back-to-school event and details below . . .

GET READY TO WORK FOR PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC WORKS!
This training program is a preparation program providing Portsmouth residents with direct hiring opportunities with Portsmouth Public Works. Participants will receive certifications that will directly qualify them for direct employment, including Workplace Readiness, VDOT Flagger Certification, NIMS Incident Command System Certification, and application assistance. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, resident of Portsmouth, have at least a 10th-grade education, and demonstrate basic math and reading skills. Available positions are: Equipment Operator I Stormwater, Equipment Operator Assistant, and Grounds Maintenance (parttime).

Class registration is now open. Create your account and register for training at https://online.traxsolutions.com/portsmouth/wrkcenter #/search

Portsmouth At Work is looking to help young people gain job skills through a *NEW* program - Portsmouth YouthBuild.
Earn money while you learn - for a 6-month commitment.
The mission is to get at-risk youth off the streets and into classrooms to learn skilled trades like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
Recruitment is open NOW until September 10, 2022

**Participants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 AND not enrolled in public school.
**Orientations and Interviews conducted in September 12-23
**First cohort class begins October 10

Application available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kjFXoVXwyv1qnG4Ftglh-DwFGWHzRcL8/view
Email application to [email protected] or drop off at 200 High St, Suite 201, Downtown Portsmouth (same building as TowneBank)

Add this event to your calendar . . . First Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Portsmouth Arts & Culture Center. Details below . . .

"Veer Magazine" features the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center's exhibit that focuses on the environment. Use the link provided to read the story . . .

ART: If Not Now is Environmentally Focused | VEER Magazine :: Hampton Roads arts, culture, entertainment, beer, wine, travel, dining ART: If Not Now is Environmentally Focused by Jeff Maisey | Aug 13, 2022 | Art, Art News, Art Reviews By Betsy DiJulio The most recent exhibition in an ongoing series of environmentally-themed shows curated by Gayle Paul at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, If Not Now, brings together the work o...

Mosquito Control will conduct Truck Fogging on the evening of August 24, 2022, wind and weather permitting. Beekeepers in the affected areas should keep bees covered during spraying operations, and people with known allergies should stay indoors. | Routes 4 and 5 include - Park Manor, Mayflower Park, Elizabeth Manor, Hodges Ferry, Manor View, City Park, Simonsdale, Hodges Manor, Collinswood, Hattonsville | Route 6 includes - Cavalier Manor, Crystal Lake | Route 8 includes - Port Norfolk, Mt Hermon, Lynn Shores, Merrimac Pt., Lake Shores, River Park, Glensheallah, Waterview, Westhaven. For more info or for any updates to the Truck Fogging Schedule, call the Portsmouth Mosquito Hotline at (757) 393-8666.

Good morning, Portsmouth! Happy hump day. Here's your morning inspiration . . .

The Greater Hampton Roads Regional Crime Lines, Inc. In cooperation and support of Star Star Mobile, Crime Stoppers USA has launched a new nationwide crime-fighting tool that allows anyone to report information about a crime from anywhere in the country by dialing **TIPS (**8477) on a cellphone. **TIPS connects tipsters to the closest Crime Stoppers Program in the region and allows callers to remain anonymous. There are hundreds of Crime Stoppers phone numbers in the United States but with **Tips, no matter where you are in the country, you can dial this easy-to-remember number and provide anonymous tips to law enforcement through Crime Stoppers. **TIPS will work anywhere within the forty-eight contiguous states.

Happy Tuesday and top of the morning to you, Portsmouth! A little morning inspiration to help start your day . . .

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a proposed cleanup plan for Operable Unit 1 (OU1) at the Peck Iron and Metal Superfund Site, located along Elm Avenue in Portsmouth. EPA is seeking your input during the additional 30-day public comment period (August 24 – September 23, 2022). Details on how to review the proposed plan and submit
comments are as follows: Online at

Superfund Site Profile | Superfund Site Information | US EPA Clicking on a site’s name in search results will enable you to view more information about it. National Priorities List and Superfund Alternative Approach sites have web profiles with extensive detail about EPA’s activities. Sites that do not fall under the NPL or SAA have profile pages that pro...

Good morning, Portsmouth. Here's your morning inspiration . . .

The Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Division held a graduation ceremony for students completing its Fire Youth Academy held August 15 – August 19. Participants were involved in several activities including fire behavior, fire prevention & safety, first aid/CPR, vehicle extraction, firefighting demonstrations, and emergency medical services. Congratulations to all the participants!

The first episode of our Operation Ceasefire Portsmouth series is now available. You may watch the full episode on our website by clicking on this link |

Operation Ceasefire Portsmouth | Portsmouth Police, VA - Official Website

The 757th Airlift Squadron, from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct aerial mosquito spraying over Langley Air Force Base and Craney Island on the night of Wednesday, August 24th. In the event of a weather delay, the mission will be accomplished on Thursday, August 25th. The 757th AS flies U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules airlift aircraft is equipped with a Modular Aerial Spray System to complete their mission. These specially modified C-130s use global positioning and other accurate navigation systems to make sure that the spaying occurs only over designated areas. In addition, a technician monitors operations of the spray rate and flow, under direction of a 757th AS entomologist, to ensure accurate delivery.

Check out this interview, using the link provided, with Chris Horne of WAVY-TV Channel 10 about the region’s broadband undertaking. Conducted earlier this week, WAVY spoke with members of the Southside Network Authority regarding the current status of the fiber optic ring project. The regional broadband plan encompasses a 119-mile loop of fiber optic cable that will connect transatlantic undersea cables. The project will provide the fastest broadband available on the east coast. Portsmouth’s community broadband network will include connections to community anchor institutions such as hospitals, higher education centers, and will serve as a catalyst to narrow the digital divide and regional broadband initiatives.

Breakneck broadband: Data speeds to make quantum leap with fiber optic loop set to be built in Hampton Roads HAMPTON ROADS (WAVY) – The organizers of the Regional Connectivity Ring, a 119-mile loop of fiber optic cable that will put five local cities in the fast lane of broadband data transport, say…

Good morning, Portsmouth. It's Friday . . . Friday -- thank God it's Friday! Hope you had a fantabulous week and may your weekend be filled with fun, relaxation, and binge-watching! Here's a little more inspiration to kick off the day . . .

Join the Portsmouth Police Department Thursday, August 25, for their Churchland West Community Walk. They will meet at the 3900 block of Old Farm Road at 4 p.m.

The Mosquito Control Division announces that Truck Fogging will take place in Route 4, Route 5, and Route 7 this evening, Thursday, August 18th, wind and weather permitting. Beekeepers in the affected areas should keep bees covered during spraying operations, and people with known allergies should stay indoors. Routes 4 and 5 include - Park Manor, Mayflower Park, Elizabeth Manor, Hodges Ferry, Manor View, City Park, Simonsdale, Hodges Manor, Collinswood, Hattonsville | Route 7 includes - Truxtun, Highland Biltmore, Bide-A-Wee, Loxley Place, Fairview Heights, Cradock | For any updates to the Truck Fogging Schedule, please call (757) 393-8666 ext. 7324.