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Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson covers the cities of Chesapeake and Portsmouth. Previously, she was a local government reporter at the Salisbury Post in North Carolina. She's also had stops with the Carnegie-Knight News21 program and The Advocate in Baton Rouge. A native Louisianan and Louisiana State University grad, she enjoys seafood, cooking and LSU sports.

With the expanded toll relief, eligible drivers earning less than $50,000 in certain cities can receive 100% off 14 weekly trips through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels.

Transportation |
You could be eligible for free trips through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels

August 3, 2024 at 11:35 a.m.

With the expanded toll relief, eligible drivers earning less than $50,000 in certain cities can receive 100% off 14 weekly trips through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels.

Nine of the 11 total candidates vying for three at-large seats on the Portsmouth City Council fielded questions that mostly touched on educational needs in the city, improving the city's overall public perception and increasing public safety.

Election |
Where Portsmouth City Council candidates stand on education, crime and public perception

August 2, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

Nine of the 11 total candidates vying for three at-large seats on the Portsmouth City Council fielded questions that mostly touched on educational needs in the city, improving the city's...

The Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Steering Committee, a political action group in Portsmouth, is hosting a candidate forum discussion at I.C. Norcom High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All eleven candidates vying for three seats on City Council have been invited.

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Portsmouth City Council candidate forum will be held Thursday at I.C. Norcom High School

July 31, 2024 at 2:39 p.m.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Steering Committee, a political action group in Portsmouth, is hosting a candidate forum discussion at I.C. Norcom High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All...

An ongoing legal question is highlighting the unique position Chesapeake finds itself in as it's the only Hampton Roads city with a provision in the city charter that requires council members to formally resign from their council seat during their mayoral election bid instead of after.

Virginia Politics |
Should council members resign to run for mayor? The rules vary in Hampton Roads.

July 30, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.

An ongoing legal question is highlighting the unique position Chesapeake finds itself in as it's the only Hampton Roads city with a provision in the city charter that requires council...

Three new red light cameras are active in Portsmouth and violators will now be subject to fines. The 30-day grace period for the first set of new cameras ended Monday, and drivers who run past red lights at three intersections will now be subject to $50 fines.

City Politics |
Portsmouth will now issue fines via red-light cameras. Here’s where you’ll find them.

July 25, 2024 at 3:29 p.m.

Three new red light cameras are active in Portsmouth and violators will now be subject to fines. The 30-day grace period for the first set of new cameras ended Monday,...

The additional severance payouts Portsmouth made to top employees reveal $1.02 million has been paid to 14 city employees since 2019. That's up from $896,318 paid to 11 city employees as exclusively reported by The Virginian-Pilot in June.

City Politics |
Portsmouth paid over $1 million in employee severance over 5 years, more than previously reported

July 23, 2024 at 7:39 p.m.

The additional severance payouts Portsmouth made to top employees reveal $1.02 million has been paid to 14 city employees since 2019. That's up from $896,318 paid to 11 city employees as...

A judge will be asked to decide whether council member Don Carey is required to step down from his seat as he runs for mayor. But the question is leading to deep dissention on the council as two members, Amanda Newins and Debbie Ritter, did not join their colleagues in Tuesday's closed session discussion.

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City Politics |
Looming question over Chesapeake council member’s seat leads to rift between members

July 21, 2024 at 12:41 p.m.

A judge will be asked to decide whether council member Don Carey is required to step down from his seat as he runs for mayor. But the question is leading...

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Transportation |
You could be eligible for free trips through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels

Election |
Where Portsmouth City Council candidates stand on education, crime and public perception

Election |
Portsmouth City Council candidate forum will be held Thursday at I.C. Norcom High School

Virginia Politics |
Should council members resign to run for mayor? The rules vary in Hampton Roads.

City Politics |
Portsmouth will now issue fines via red-light cameras. Here’s where you’ll find them.

City Politics |
Portsmouth paid over $1 million in employee severance over 5 years, more than previously reported

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City Politics |
Looming question over Chesapeake council member’s seat leads to rift between members

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Business |
Two new shipping container storage yards approved in Portsmouth

City Politics |
Chesapeake defers vote on nearly 1,300-unit development in Grassfield area

City Politics |
Question about candidate in Chesapeake mayoral race will head to court