Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, November 27th, 2025.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there. We want to start by reminding you that most city offices and facilities are closed today in observance of the holiday, so if you need to handle any city business, you'll want to mark your calendar for Friday when things reopen.
On the public safety front, we're reporting on a significant arrest that happened late last week. Two Virginia brothers were taken into custody after authorities say they allegedly plotted to kill immigration officers. The Department of Homeland Security says the men were arrested, and the Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed the arrests in a statement. Chief Paul Neudigate called the allegations incredibly alarming. This is still an active situation, and we'll continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Moving to City Hall, the Virginia Beach City Council recently postponed a vote on a salary increase for council members. Mayor Dyer acknowledged the current economic climate and decided to defer the decision. The postponement came amid public opposition to the measure, showing how attentive city leadership is to community concerns during challenging times.
Now let's talk about what to expect outside today. We're in for a chilly Thanksgiving with partly to mostly cloudy skies and some wind. Highs are going to reach into the mid-forties to around fifty degrees, but here's the thing, those northwest winds at fifteen to thirty miles per hour are going to make it feel more like the mid-thirties and low forties when you factor in the wind chill. Tonight, it stays windy and cold with lows dropping into the mid-twenties to low thirties. Tomorrow, Black Friday, we're looking at partly to mostly sunny skies, but it stays quite cold with highs only reaching the upper thirties to low forties. Those northwest winds will be even stronger tomorrow, potentially gusting over forty miles per hour, so bundle up if you're heading out for any holiday shopping.
We also want to mention that the city continues working on environmental improvements. The City is actively removing invasive Bradford pear trees from public areas like Holland Road and Rosemont Road, replacing them with native alternatives. Additionally, public works is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to improve the health of the Lynnhaven River by removing invasive species and restoring wetlands. The Pleasure House Point Wetlands Restoration Project is a great example of this commitment, with plans to restore eight acres and plant more than seven hundred trees.
As we gather with loved ones today, we're grateful for the community we serve and the opportunity to keep you informed about what's happening in Virginia Beach.
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