Edward James tossed a crab trap into the river from the end of Portsmouth’s newest attraction for folks who like to fish: a 220-foot long, 10-foot wide, T-shaped pier at City Park. “We&… ...

PORTSMOUTH A barren, publicly owned pier once contemplated for a high-rise with stores and apartments is back in talks for redevelopment, but the cost will limit its potential uses, city officials … ...

PORTSMOUTH — It may have taken a decade, but the redevelopment of Pier II is under way and is scheduled to be finished in 2011. Lawsuits, preservationists and land-use boards all played a role ...

PORTSMOUTH — When Ruth Ellis started serving platters of seafood to diners at the Pier II restaurant, a “complete” lobster dinner was $3.95.

PORTSMOUTH-- A grant will help Portsmouth build a fishing pier at City Park. Councilman Bill Moody said Thursday that the Virginia Port Authority approved a $187,500 grant and he wants it to be ...

A historic seaside pier which was once a popular tourist attraction and featured in The Who's rock opera Tommy has failed to sell at auction.

PORTSMOUTH — One of the largest scrap metal ships to arrive at the state pier highlights the importance of being able to accommodate these large vessels in the harbor. The Nord Maru, a robust ...

PORTSMOUTH— Two high-masted war ships docked at the Commercial Fishing Pier at Peirce Island gave community members a glimpse into Portsmouth's past throughout the weekend.

Coastguard teams recovered a person from the water near South Parade Pier this morning. Emergency services were alerted in the early hours of today at 1.13am. Portsmouth Lifeboat Station reported on ...