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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, July 26, 2025. Let’s get started with the weather because it’s going to shape our day. We’re waking up to warm, muggy air and the forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon, with highs around ninety and lows dipping into the mid-seventies. If you have beach or outdoor plans, keep an umbrella handy and watch for changing skies—the National Weather Service also notes high tide just after noon, so some low-lying streets might see brief flooding.

Turning to city news, a major update from City Hall this week as Virginia Beach has launched a new localized flooding program to address rising water concerns in several neighborhoods. The city is rolling out a communication alert system and ramping up flood protection projects. These efforts follow last month’s complaints about overwhelmed drains on Shore Drive after back-to-back storms.

On the economic front, drivers in the area are still catching a break at the gas pump. AAA reports average prices holding steady, just under three dollars fifty, with only small increases expected as the summer travel season levels out. In real estate, the median home list price is holding around four hundred thirty thousand dollars as of last week, reflecting a steady but competitive market. Realtors note homes near the Oceanfront and Town Center are still seeing bidding wars, with some sellers accepting offers above asking.

If you’re on the hunt for a new job, opportunities abound in hospitality, marine trades, and technology—local recruiters say about five hundred new positions opened in Virginia Beach this month, with new postings daily. There’s particular demand for seasonal and part-time service roles with tourist numbers holding strong into late July.

For community life, let’s check out what’s happening this weekend. The Old Beach Farmers Market is in full swing this morning on 19th Street, offering local produce, baked goods, and crafts. Over at the Virginia Beach Art Center, Hippie Fest brings live music, tie-dye demos, and vintage vendors all day, drawing fans of all ages.

In school news, congrats to the Princess Anne High School Robotics Team, who just returned from a national competition with a top-five finish, earning special recognition for their innovative coding project.

Cultural events continue with live concerts at Neptune Park every evening this weekend and a pop-up jazz brunch tomorrow at the ViBe Creative District. New businesses on our radar: a new vegan bakery has just opened on Laskin Road, drawing rave reviews, and there’s word from Town Center that a longtime coffee shop will close its doors after fifteen years, citing rising lease costs.

On the sports scene, it’s a big week for baseball fans as local standout South Trimble, a Cox High School and George Mason alum, is now playing for the Firefighters team in the Banana Ball World Tour, bringing national attention back to our hometown.

Turning to public safety, police announced yesterday the results of a four-day gang investigation across the region, including multiple arrests and weapon and drug seizures here in Virginia Beach. Police emphasize there’s no ongoing threat but ask neighbors to report any suspicious activity around Lynnhaven Parkway and Indian River Road.

Before we go, one uplifting moment—a group of neighbors along 24th Street came together this week to create “Little Libraries” for kids, with volunteers installing six new book stations between Pacific Avenue and Birdneck Road.

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