Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, October 23, 2025.
We start with breaking news that’s going to shape our region’s energy future. The $10.7 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, just off our beaches, is set to connect its first turbines to the mainland grid this week. This means cleaner energy and a major milestone as the project goes live, creating new jobs and adding momentum to Virginia Beach’s role in renewable power. The turbines will soon be fully operational, powering homes across the city and bringing new construction jobs—from engineers to support staff—right here to our shorelines.
Looking to city hall, council meets this afternoon to discuss traffic safety updates along Independence Boulevard and Shore Drive. There’s talk of new crosswalks and speed zones, so we should keep an eye out for changes that may impact our daily commute, especially as school lets out.
Weather-wise, we’re waking up to cooler temperatures along the Oceanfront, with a light breeze from the northeast. Expect highs in the mid-sixties and patchy clouds, perfect for outdoor activities but keep a light jacket handy. Rain chances are low, so the Fall Festival at Mount Trashmore Park later today looks like a go.
A quick check on the job market: job openings held steady this week, with about 200 positions posted across the hospitality sector and healthcare. Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring for both nursing and admin roles, and several local hotels along Atlantic Avenue have open spots for seasonal staff. The wind project is also expected to boost the demand for skilled trades and logistics starting next month.
Real estate continues to move briskly. Roughly 120 homes sold this week, with median prices hovering just below 380 thousand dollars. New listings are appearing in the Red Mill and Great Neck neighborhoods, with single-family homes drawing strong interest from buyers relocating for work on the port expansion.
Local music pulses through our weekend as the Sandler Center hosts jazz pianist Marcus Anderson tomorrow night. Meanwhile, Shaka’s Live on the Virginia Beach boardwalk welcomes indie rock bands Saturday. If you’re looking for family-friendly events, the Neptune Park Harvest Market is open Saturday morning with crafts, produce, and live acoustic sets.
On the sports front, congratulations to Princess Anne High’s field hockey team. They clinched a regional title last night with a close win over First Colonial. Bayside High football faces Ocean Lakes Friday night in what promises to be a packed stadium.
For personal interest, we salute local teacher Jamie Rivers from Lynnhaven Middle, honored this week for starting a free after-school coding club that’s drawn over 50 students. Her dedication drives new opportunities in tech for our youth.
In today’s crime report, police responded to a late-night incident near Hilltop Plaza involving vehicle break-ins. Three suspects were detained and property recovered; there’s increased patrol in that area now. No injuries reported and police advise us to double-check those car locks.
Business news rounds out our morning with the grand opening of Salt and Cedar Café on 31st Street. Locals are excited for the new breakfast spot, especially as it features locally sourced produce from Pungo farms. A longtime surf shop on Pacific Avenue, Wave Riders, announced it will close at year’s end following 35 years in business, citing owner retirement.
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