Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, July nineteenth. We’re starting our day with some noteworthy developments from city hall. The city of Virginia Beach is officially launching its new Stormwater Extension Program this month, a hands-on effort to help homeowners protect their property from flooding. City officials say this program connects residents with the right resources and expert guidance for handling high water and complicated permits, and comes on the heels of last year’s big bond approval for the ongoing Flood Protection Program. The official kickoff is July thirty-first, with details available on the city’s website and by email. If you’re concerned about standing water in your neighborhood, this new program aims to help navigate the process without residents needing to pay for major studies or fight red tape alone.
Turning to the weather, the National Weather Service alerts us to keep umbrellas handy today. We can expect partly sunny skies, humid conditions, and a strong chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms, with heat index values climbing close to one hundred. Those storms may pack heavy rain. There’s been some minor flooding downtown and near Hilltop already this week. If you’re planning to be outside, take care, especially around low-lying areas and the oceanfront. The warm, muggy weather is expected to continue into tomorrow, with more storms possible Sunday afternoon. Looking ahead, things should improve a bit by Monday with the promise of slightly drier air.
In local business news, there’s buzz around Pembroke Square today as it hosts the fifth annual Coastal Edge Local Heroes Day from eleven to two this afternoon. The event’s honoring first responders with free lunch, activities for families, and live music, all courtesy of some dedicated local sponsors. On the real estate front, local agents report a slight uptick in listings near Strawbridge and Ocean Lakes, mainly single-family homes, with average listing times just under two weeks. The job market continues to favor hospitality and healthcare. The city’s main job portal lists over eight hundred open positions, ranging from summer lifeguards to RNs and logistics roles.
For our arts and entertainment fans, the Night Shift III show at Virginia MOCA wraps up this weekend, and the Creative Mornings series at The Garage VB is drawing plenty of creative minds. At the beach, the summer concert series continues—weather permitting—right at 29th Street, but organizers urge folks to check updates for possible delays.
In schools and youth sports, congratulations to the Princess Anne Little League, who snagged a spot in the regional finals after an impressive comeback win yesterday. Kempsville High School’s robotics team also took home a second-place finish at the state level, putting local STEM talent in the spotlight.
There’s been an increased law enforcement presence in the Town Center area following several vehicle break-ins Thursday night. Police are reminding us to lock up our cars and keep valuables out of sight. No major injuries reported, and officers did make an arrest downtown connected to those incidents. Public safety teams will maintain extra patrols through the weekend.
Finally, we’d like to share a feel-good story from Red Mill—residents there organized a surprise birthday parade for a World War Two veteran turning one hundred and two. Neighbors, local fire crews, and schoolchildren all joined in, bringing smiles and a little bit of uplifting spirit to us all.
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