Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, August twenty-fourth. Today we’re waking up under overcast skies with temperatures hovering around seventy-five degrees, feeling a little muggy with humidity near ninety-four percent. There’s a good chance we’ll see scattered showers and thunderstorms after eleven this morning, so take an umbrella if you’re heading out. Some areas could see heavier rain, and travel along I-two-sixty-four may experience brief delays due to storm pockets, especially after midday. Winds stay light and southerly, so we’re not looking at anything severe, but the chance for local flooding reminds us to stay alert if you’re driving, especially in low-lying spots.
The city continues to assess flood preparedness as we saw only minor impacts from Hurricane Erin this weekend. Our Director of Emergency Management, David Topczynski, says the city’s new tide gates and high-water response plans got a good trial run. It’s a solid reminder that preparedness pays off, and city leaders encourage us all to keep an eye on updates during storm season and avoid flooded streets.
In breaking local news, residents at an apartment complex near Lynnhaven Parkway were displaced overnight due to an electrical failure. Crews responded quickly and all residents are reported safe. Maintenance teams are working on repairs, and temporary shelter is available through city assistance programs.
For those looking to enjoy the beachfront, the Virginia Beach Funk Fest is drawing crowds at the Boardwalk near Thirtieth Street. The box office for preferred viewing wristbands opened yesterday, and organizers expect strong attendance through the weekend. It’s a great chance to experience local music and community spirit despite the weather.
Business news shows a mixed bag this week. The Chamber reports four new tax roundtables that highlight job growth thanks to recent legislation. Around one hundred new job openings posted online just this week, mainly in hospitality and health services. On the real estate front, about seventy homes sold locally in the last seven days, with median prices holding steady near four hundred thousand dollars. More first-time buyers are entering the market, encouraged by stable interest rates.
Community events are ramping up despite the damp forecast. There’s an open art exhibit all day today at the ViBe District, and local farmers will return to the Shore Drive farmers market tomorrow morning as planned. Schools are getting ready for the new academic year, and Princess Anne High celebrates their girls’ soccer team, who clinched their regional semifinals on Friday.
Crime reports over the past twenty-four hours remain calm, with only minor incidents—mainly a couple of thefts near Town Center and one arrest for vandalism along Independence Boulevard. Police remind us to lock our cars and watch out for suspicious behavior, especially during back-to-school shopping rushes.
As a feel-good story to wrap up, neighbors on Old Donation Parkway rallied together last night, organizing a pop-up barbecue for families displaced by the power outage, sharing food and charging stations, proving once again how resilient and caring our community can be.
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