Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, July 31.
We start our day on a weather note. Today brings us one more hot and steamy stretch, with temperatures pushing into the low 90s and some sticky humidity hanging over our coastal neighborhoods. There’s a strong cold front heading our way this afternoon and evening, so be ready for scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong, with gusty winds, heavy rain, and a lot of lightning. A flood watch is posted across the region, with the National Weather Service warning of some localized flooding in low-lying areas, especially along the Lynnhaven and Dam Neck corridors. So we want to keep an eye on any high water and plan for a slower drive home tonight. The good news is that behind all this unsettled weather, we get a gorgeous weekend. Starting tomorrow, temperatures settle down into the low 80s and humidity drops, which means picture-perfect beach days for the first weekend of August.
If you’re looking for something to do once the skies clear, we’ve got several great community events. Tonight is the annual free movie night on the sand at the Oceanfront, just east of 24th Street. Bring your chair and a blanket, popcorn is free while it lasts, and the Oceanfront Concert Series lineup has also just been announced for later in August. The Sandler Center is hosting a community open house Saturday with local artists, live music, and family crafts from ten to two.
Now for city news impacting us all, the Virginia Beach City Council met earlier this week. The main topic was the forty million dollar marsh restoration project in Back Bay, which is now delayed due to permit issues. These delays have residents on Sandbridge Road and the surrounding Back Bay area extra concerned as nuisance flooding after heavy rain remains a pressing issue for those neighborhoods. The city is working to resolve the red tape, but for now, flood mitigation efforts are in a holding pattern.
Turning to our local job market, Virginia Beach is still trending strong for summer hiring. Local hospitality and tourism job postings are holding steady just above six thousand openings, especially along Atlantic Avenue and in Town Center. There’s also a boost in new tech and logistics positions tied to the expanding activities at the port and the growing presence of offshore wind companies. In real estate, the average home sale price in Virginia Beach has ticked up again, now hovering just under five hundred thousand, with plenty of activity in areas like Red Mill, Great Neck, and around Princess Anne.
In public safety, police responded late last night to a disturbance in the Aragona neighborhood off Witchduck Road. A suspect was arrested for breaking and entering, and charges are expected. Aside from this, it’s been a relatively calm 24 hours for first responders. Still, with weather coming in, local agencies urge everyone to watch for sudden flooding and avoid driving through high water.
Our schools have reason to celebrate this week. Bayside High’s Robotics Team took second place in the state invitational, with several students set to receive summer internships at local engineering firms. Congratulations to all those bright minds.
For today’s feel-good moment, a local nonprofit handed out hundreds of free backpacks and school supplies to families at Mount Trashmore Park. Smiles from kids and grateful parents lit up the morning, showing the best of our community spirit.
We close with a quick mention for local sports fans. The Virginia Beach Dolphins soccer team grabbed a close win last night at the Sportsplex, inching up in league standings as playoffs approach.
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