Portsmouth mayor outlines working-class vision for city’s future during State of the City address

Portsmouth mayor touts start of waterfront redevelopment

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- "The walls are coming down." Those five words were among the first of Mayor Shannon Glover's State of the City address Friday. While they could be used to metaphorically describe several initiatives the city is working on, he was specifically referring to the physical walls of the city's former Civic Center. [...]

Portsmouth mayor outlines working-class vision for city’s future during State of the City address

Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover emphasized redevelopment and housing to enhance residents' quality of life, while also addressing tunnel tolls and crime reduction.