Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, July 20, 2025.
We wake up to humid air and temperatures already climbing through the high seventies, with the National Weather Service reporting that we could hit the lower nineties today. It’s going to feel even hotter, with a heat index expected to reach up to 105 degrees. As the afternoon rolls in, keep an eye on the sky—showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially after two o’clock, and some storms could bring heavy rain. Winds will be mild but could gust higher if those storms develop. If you’re heading out to the beach or planning any boating on the bay, waves should stay around two feet, but use caution as winds and seas may pick up in thunderstorms.
Turning to city news, Virginia Beach police have announced the arrest of a suspect in the recent homicide on New Colony Drive, following the death of twenty-year-old Jamele Newby-Gibson. Detectives say this comes after an extensive investigation, which has brought a measure of relief to the New Colony community. Meanwhile, in a show of solidarity and remembrance, Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson has just launched the 2025 Reese and Girvin Street Glide raffle, with all proceeds going directly to families of fallen Virginia Beach police officers. The raffle is stirring up widespread community support and bringing people together during a difficult time.
At City Hall, we’re hearing increased discussion about ways to keep beach areas safe and welcoming, including renewed attention to water safety at Chic’s Beach, where a sandbar shark drew onlookers just off the shore yesterday morning. No injuries were reported, but city officials remind us to use caution and obey safety postings along Oceanfront and Bay beaches.
Virginia Beach’s job market shows small but steady growth as we head into the high season. New job postings are up about four percent from last month, driven by new openings at the Oceanfront’s restaurants and hotels. Real estate remains brisk, especially in Kempsville and at Town Center, where single family homes are selling for around $440,000 on average.
For music and culture lovers, tonight the Virginia Beach Oceanfront hosts the ever-popular Fun and Games Show, a live family variety performance that never fails to draw a crowd. If you’re looking for something quieter, a local author event is happening today at Barnes and Noble near Lynnhaven Mall, with story time for kids in the morning and a book signing in the afternoon.
Mark your calendars for later in the week as the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration begins on July 24 at city venues and continues through mid-August, bringing history to life with exhibits and interactive events for all ages.
In sports, congratulations to the Cox Falcons baseball team, who pulled off an upset win in yesterday’s summer league semifinals at Princess Anne Athletic Complex. Local school leaders are also celebrating a jump in graduation rates across the city’s public high schools, with more than ninety percent of seniors receiving diplomas this year.
And our feel-good moment—community volunteers gathered at Mount Trashmore Park yesterday, where dozens of families and local business owners joined forces to clean up playgrounds and picnic areas ahead of the busy weekend. Several children even found time to plant wildflower seeds by the lakeshore, a small act to keep our parks beautiful for everyone.
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