Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, October 2nd. We wake today to a soft drizzle with temperatures holding in the mid 60s near the Oceanfront. The skies will stay overcast and the rain light, settling by noon as winds taper to a comfortable breeze around ten miles per hour. If you’re headed out to the boardwalk, keep an eye on surf conditions. Swells and minor coastal flooding remain a concern along Shore Drive, thanks to persistent northeast winds. Lifeguards and city officials remind us to be cautious, especially with rip currents expected to linger throughout Thursday.
From city hall, there’s buzz this week as a state lawmaker proposes dropping mandatory parking requirements for new developments. This could open the door for more affordable housing and easier small business launches, especially around the Town Center and Lynnhaven Parkway. Meanwhile, local food pantries say they are bracing for increased need if the federal government shutdown continues. On the job front, Virginia Beach unemployment remains low, with nearly 700 new positions posted in the past two weeks—mostly in health care, retail, and logistics.
Turning to real estate, the market stays active but less frenzied. About 120 homes are now listed from Kempsville to Sandbridge. Median sale prices hover around 430 thousand. Realtors note fewer bidding wars, and some sellers are offering closing credits to attract buyers.
In breaking news from yesterday, a federal judge ruled that Virginia can’t block trained substance-abuse counselors from treating patients. This decision could increase access to care in our city, particularly important for families in Aragona and Princess Anne.
We want to spotlight some neighborhood achievements today. Students at Ocean Lakes High clinched another regional robotics title this week. Granby High rolled past Tallwood in last night’s field hockey, scoring four unanswered goals. And in music news, Zeiders American Dream Theater is hosting its fall Jazz Series tonight and tomorrow—tickets are still available, with performances spotlighting local sax legend Marcus Hayes.
On the business beat, a new Vietnamese bakery has opened on Holland Road, drawing crowds for its banh mi and sweet coffee. Sadly, we’re saying goodbye to Bella’s Pizza on Laskin Road after 30 years. The owners thank everyone who supported them over the decades.
Community events keep our weekends lively, with a farmers market Saturday at Mount Trashmore, plus the Neptune Festival art show still running along the boardwalk through Sunday.
In yesterday’s crime report, police responded to a theft at the Wal-Mart on Phoenix Drive and a disturbance on Independence Boulevard. One arrest was made for attempted burglary near Great Neck Road. No injuries reported, but officers urge everyone to stay vigilant and lock up their belongings.
Finally, here’s a feel-good story for the morning. Volunteers from the Bayside Recreation Center handed out over 200 meal kits to military families and neighbors in need. Their dedication makes our city stronger, and many listeners have already offered to join next week’s effort.
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