Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, September 12th, 2025. We wake up today to mostly sunny skies, a comfortable breeze from the northeast, and highs touching the upper seventies. If you are thinking about some early morning activity near the oceanfront, just a quick note: we are under a beach hazards statement until eight tonight, and there’s a coastal flood advisory through four this afternoon. Tides run high and the surf is rough, so please take care if you’re heading out around Sandbridge or the Lesner Bridge. This mild, mostly dry spell will stick around all weekend, making for perfect conditions to enjoy outdoor plans. Saturday and Sunday both look gorgeous, with only a few clouds and temperatures holding steady in the upper seventies. Our first real rain chance does not arrive until the middle of next week, so get outside while you can.
From City Hall, a big decision is on the way. The city council is set to vote in October on a 25-year contract extension with the Southeastern Public Service Authority. If approved, trash and recycling collection could become a lot simpler for everyone. Instead of separating our recyclables, AI-powered sorting facilities would handle it after pickup, so everything goes in one black can. This shift is designed to keep costs steady for most households and promises to ease pressure on our city's landfill, extending its life deep into this century.
In other local government news, our city is moving forward with a student advisory board to oversee next year's flood prevention bond referendum. It's great to see youth voices directly influencing big decisions on how to protect neighborhoods near Lynnhaven and Ocean Lakes from future flooding.
Turning to education, congratulations to the Cox High School Falcons for their recent victory on the soccer field. And a shout-out to Lynnhaven Middle, where students earned top marks in the statewide STEM challenge, bringing some well-deserved pride to their teachers and families.
A look at headlines of public safety: there was heightened attention at Hampton University after a threatening call led to two days of campus lockdowns. According to WTKR, the FBI has determined there was no credible threat; the campus is reopening in phases, with full activities expected to resume Monday. We appreciate law enforcement’s swift action and remind everyone to stay alert—“see something, say something” still applies throughout our community.
In the state’s political scene, the Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association has made waves by endorsing Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, bucking a broader statewide endorsement for her opponent Abigail Spanberger. This signals how important public safety remains in our local conversations as we look ahead to early voting starting September 19th.
The local job market remains steady. Around one thousand jobs are currently open in hospitality and construction, with new openings announced this week at the Town Center West office complex and at the expanding Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Real estate activity remains brisk: the median home price in Virginia Beach now sits just north of four hundred thousand dollars, with many new listings in Great Neck and Red Mill picking up interest.
On the music scene, all eyes are on the Oceanfront’s 24th Street stage, where Summer Nights on the Boardwalk continues with local band Back Bay Groove performing tomorrow. Expect good crowds, family-friendly food trucks, and a chance to get outside and enjoy the weather.
A quick note on business: Robin’s Donuts has officially reopened on Independence Boulevard following their renovation delays, just in time for your Friday sweet tooth. Meanwhile, the longtime Kempsville Hardware store announced its closing after fifty years of service. We wish the retiring owners all the best.
For today’s feel-good moment, let’s give a thank you to the students from Princess Anne High School, who spent yesterday planting seagrass along the shoreline at First Landing State Park, part of an effort to protect our shores and inspire others.
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