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Hello Portsmouth! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Portsmouth native lineman is earning snaps with the Raiders
- How does Portsmouth rank in Virginia’s latest gun violence report?
Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny much of the time, temps: high: 59, low: 30.
- Monday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Q&A: Charles Grant reflects on rookie season with Raiders (reviewjournal.com) — An NFL rookie offensive lineman for the Raiders, Charles Grant, proudly notes he’s from Portsmouth and says that background helped lead him to William & Mary and now the pros. In a wide-ranging Q&A, he reflects on his limited but growing playing time, his academic interests, and how he’s adjusting to the demands of the league on and off the field. 
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• Roanoke homicides decrease, city still remains among most affected in VA (wsls.com) — Portsmouth is among the Virginia cities with the highest gun homicide rates since 2020, alongside Petersburg and Richmond, according to a new state report. While Roanoke’s gun killings have dropped sharply, the data underscores how concentrated firearm violence remains in a handful of cities, highlighting the stakes for communities like Portsmouth watching statewide trends and prevention efforts.
📸 Around Portsmouth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth
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- A Page in the Life Memoir Group
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
4:00 pm - Scary Stories: Writing Club
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
4:00 pm - Tunin' Back In Poetry Club
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
4:00 pm - The EveryWoman Book Club - Churchland Conference Room
Churchland Branch , 4934 High Street West , Portsmouth
10:30 am - Color & Calm
Main Library , 601 Court Street , Portsmouth
11:00 am - Clean Community Committee
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5:30 pm - Wednesday Wordsmiths!
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
5:00 pm - Library Programs - Meeting Room Main Library
Main Library , 601 Court Street , Portsmouth
10:00 am
Sunday December 21
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Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Disney On Ice - Mickeys Search Party
Norfolk Scope Arena , 201 E Brambleton Ave , Norfolk
11:00 am - Prose and Cons
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
4:00 pm - Telekinetic Yeti, Thunderchief at Chicho's Backstage
Chicho's Backstage , 320 Granby St , Norfolk
5:30 pm - Sins Of A Father: The Ministry
Attucks Theatre , 1010 Church St , Norfolk
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this guy at or house again today.
Yesterday a lady came to our door and asked if he was ours. He has no collar or phone # which is pretty stupid!!! Took him to the Portsmouth spca. If… (Nextdoor Hodges Manor) - City of Portsmouth Christmas 2025 Trash Collection Schedule
There will be NO Trash Collection on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Collection is rescheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025. This change will only… (Nextdoor )
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Portsmouth. Apply here.
- Virginia Staffing posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norfolk
- Nauticus' Winterfest on the Wisconsin wins TV's 'Great Christmas Light Fight' (wtkr.com)
- WAVY's Navy Ship Salute: Explore USS Truxtun (wavy.com)
- Norfolk police and state troopers step up DUI enforcement ahead of Christmas and New Year's (13newsnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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