Portsmouth’s chief of police shared an update on the city’s crime halfway through 2025. Overall crime remains down so far this year, but violent crime has increased.

The Portsmouth Humane Society takes in all kinds of smiling furry faces, but their newest guest comes off a little grumpy.

The Portsmouth City Council voted to move forward an ordinance regarding free parking in the city. The ordinance would allow residents to park for free for 15 to 30 minutes once each day.

Hearth Eatery & Bar, an expansive eatery and lounge on the ground floor of the Brick Market building in Portsmouth, has closed.

Portsmouth police and the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office are investigating a deadly structure collapse that happened over the weekend.

The Portsmouth School District announced they’re offering counseling services for students and staff as the community mourns the loss of a teenager who died in a partial building collapse Sat… ...

A memorial honoring the 15-year-old who died after a structure collapse at a building in Portsmouth taking shape on Sunday, June 8, 2025 (WJAR).

Mayor Shannon Glover said the city is becoming the region's "small business capital." Wednesday, groups of business owners and vendors flocked to the 'How to Do Business' event, to learn.

PORTSMOUTH — After it appeared that Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales wouldn’t face any challengers in her latest reelection bid, two local lawyers recently threw their ...

Crime Boy injured after 'accidental' shooting in Portsmouth, police say The shooting happened in the 3800 block of Towne Point Road on Wednesday afternoon.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — An elementary school in Portsmouth aims to tackle the ongoing issue of teacher shortages by offering instructional staff $30,000 in stipends over the next three years while ...