Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
We start today with breaking news from Virginia Beach City Hall. City Council just approved a major investment in flood prevention. By issuing ninety million dollars in new stormwater utility bonds, the city aims to accelerate drainage upgrades and keep neighborhoods like Princess Anne and Kempsville safer when big storms roll through. This comes just in time, as rain is expected on and off all day, with scattered thunderstorms especially near the Oceanfront in the afternoon. So grab an umbrella and leave some extra travel time, and we should see some clearing by late evening.
In the courts, jury selection is underway for the former Virginia Beach police officer accused of abduction and sexual assault stemming from an incident last summer near Haygood. Former officer Sean Fearon faces multiple charges and pleaded not guilty; testimony is expected to continue today. The police department says it remains committed to transparency through this high-profile trial.
Turning to our local business scene, the City Council has given the green light for several new sidewalk and boardwalk cafes along Atlantic Avenue, including expansions for Seaside Raw Bar Café, 11th Street Tap House, and the Marriott Courtyard’s outdoor dining. This is welcome news for job seekers, as tourism season kicks off and hospitality job postings in the area have jumped by nearly ten percent compared to last month. If you are looking for work, the boardwalk is the place to check.
Meanwhile, real estate in Virginia Beach is holding steady, with the average home price hovering just over four hundred twenty thousand dollars. Demand remains strong in neighborhoods like Red Mill and Great Neck, where homes are selling in under two weeks.
On the cultural front, tonight is the Z Open Mic Night at Zeiders American Dream Theater—a perfect chance to catch some local talent or step up to the mic yourself. Music lovers can look forward to a full concert calendar at Atlantic Park’s new concert venue, which debuted last month to rave reviews. And don’t forget, the Live on Atlantic series brings free music to the Oceanfront all summer long.
In sports, our city continues its push to become the amateur sports capital of the East Coast. City leaders are working on plans to improve the Sportsplex and surrounding ballfields—good news for our youth leagues and visiting tournaments. Over the weekend, the Cox High School baseball team took home a regional trophy, and congratulations go out to the Lynnhaven Middle robotics team for advancing to state finals.
Crime-wise, police report a quiet 24 hours with only minor incidents. Public safety officials remind us to lock car doors and keep valuables out of sight, especially if parking near Town Center or the Oceanfront.
We close with a feel-good story: neighbors along Shore Drive organized a cleanup of the wetlands this past Saturday, filling over 100 bags with trash and debris. Their teamwork is making our community greener and safer for all.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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