Film Screening: Oppenheimer, Thursday March 14
March 6, 2024During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Legalities, Wednesday March 13
March 6, 2024Artificial Intelligence has been making waves in both technology circles and out in the wider world – but what can it do? How is it developed and who regulates it? What are the ethical implications of computers making data-based decisions on their own? And where does all that data come from? Questions, questions, and none of them simple!
The Planner Society: Art Journaling, Wednesday March 13
March 6, 2024Have you ever wanted to just open a blank notebook and create something without worrying about the outcome? Do you have art supplies but are afraid to use them? Have you ever just created something for the sake of creating, not worrying about if you’re a “good artist” or if someone will see it?
Local History: Ain't She A Woman — Let Me Tell You Her Story, Tuesday March 12
March 6, 2024Can You imagine the hustle and bustle of a prosperous colonial seaport town?
SPLASH! Artists Reception, Sunday March 10
March 6, 2024Join us on Sunday, March 10 from 2-4 PM to meet Portsmouth's young artists and view their work at the annual SPLASH! reception! This year's exhibit will feature a wide array of stunning creations that showcase the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-12.
SPLASH! Exhibit, March 9 - April 16
March 6, 2024This exhibit will feature a wide array of stunning creations that showcase the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-12. The Portsmouth Public Library will come alive with art from Dondero, Little Harbour, New Franklin as well as the Portsmouth Middle and High Schools.
Film Screening: Pride and Prejudice, Thursday March 7
March 1, 2024Pride and Prejudice
2005. Rated PG. 127 Minutes.
City to Start Reviewing Applications for Outdoor Dining Encumbrance Permits Starting March 01, 2024
March 1, 2024The City has announced that staff will start reviewing and renewing applications for the 2024 outdoor dining season starting May 01, 2024.
Trustees Announce Community Scholarships Application Process Now Open to All Qualified City Residents, Due March 15
February 28, 2024Scholarship application season is now underway. The City of Portsmouth Trustees of the Trust Funds, administrator of the funding for many scholarships, remind residents the application deadline is March 15, 2024. While many of the scholarships are awarded only to graduating Portsmouth High School seniors, some (including the five Portsmouth Community Scholarships) are open to any Portsmouth resident who is a graduating senior.
City Council Increases Income Limits for Elderly and Disabled Property Tax Exemptions. Deadline is April 15, 2024
February 27, 2024The Portsmouth City Council recently voted to increase the income limits for both the elderly and disabled property tax exemptions. Income limits for both exemptions will increase from $50,137 to $54,000 for single taxpayers and from $68,598 to $70,793 for married couples. Total assets for both exemptions will remain at $500,000 whether single or married.