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13+ hour, 18+ min ago   (54+ words) Many Portsmouth firefighters, teachers, police and other employees commute up to two hours to work in the city, where housing prices are high. Living in Portsmouth out of reach for most city employees Editor’s note: This article is the third…...

13+ hour, 11+ min ago   (770+ words) PORTSMOUTH — Police officials stressed they are not using automated license plate reader cameras in the city and have no intention of using them going forward. The devices — often referred to as Flock cameras because the company Flock Safety makes a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (223+ words) The Virginia women’s golf program will welcome back UVA alumnae and LPGA Tour players Lauren Coughlin and Riley Smyth to compete alongside current Cavalier players at the Legends & Cavaliers Exhibition on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Keswick Hall. – The Virginia womenâ…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago   (425+ words) A student at Virginia Beach Middle School is being touted as a hero after saving his friend from falling off a ski lift last year. Yesterday, Governor Abigail Spanberger presented the Carnegie Medal, North America's highest honor for civilian heroism,…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (633+ words) The RNLI has suspended services in a port city after its volunteers suffered physical and online abuse following anti-migrant protests. Volunteers at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution have been targeted by far-Right demonstrators for the charity's rescue work bringing migrants…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago   (557+ words) Portsmouth High School to induct Athletic Hall of Fame class Portsmouth High School will induct its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Class on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Green Valley Country Club, recognizing outstanding former student-athletes and individuals whose contributions have strengthened the…...

23+ hour, 52+ min ago   (213+ words) Film from award-winning Hampton Roads director explores injustice, perseverance and the humanity that can transcend racial and political divisions. Thompson is the founder of the Virginia Black Film Festival and a filmmaker whose directing career spans 13 feature films across multiple…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago   (315+ words) WTOP is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. All this month, discover stories from the diverse Latino communities in the D.C. region, here at WTOP.com and on air at 103.5 FM. Hispanic Heritage Month in Fairfax County, Virginia, kicked…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (486+ words) When Holly Dowling became principal at Bailey’s Upper Elementary in Falls Church two years ago, she spent part of her summer asking students what she could do to make the school better. Many of the students expressed interest in improving…...

22+ hour, 24+ min ago   (711+ words) The ACC revealed Virginia Tech football's ACC opponents for the 2027 season. Here's a look at how it plays out, home and away: Home: Clemson, Miami, NC State, Syracuse, Wake Forest Road: Georgia Tech, Louisville, North Carolina, Virginia The Hokies will…...