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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, August ninth, twenty twenty-five. Today we wake up to partly sunny skies, a touch of coolness in the air, and highs right around eighty degrees. That northeast breeze will be sticking with us, so it’s a beach day with a sweatshirt, and if you’re heading out on the water, small craft advisories are in effect through the afternoon. Rain chances are low, but with the Atlantic pretty active this week, there’s extra caution for rip currents, especially at the Oceanfront. Lifeguards are on duty and reminding us to swim safe.

Starting with city hall, this week’s buzz centered on how budget amendments out of Richmond will mean more tax relief and new funding for Virginia Beach schools and mental health programs. Governor Youngkin’s plan to phase back in the gas tax this August is now in place, so if you notice prices creeping up at the pumps on Independence Boulevard, that’s why. The city is also reviewing several zoning requests for new housing near Town Center, reflecting the strong demand. Rental prices have stayed steady this summer, with the average one-bedroom now near fourteen hundred a month. On the job front, hospitality is still leading the way. Nearly two hundred openings were posted this week – from surf shops along Atlantic Avenue to new restaurants around Hilltop.

Speaking of new business, listen up, foodies. A highly anticipated Vietnamese bakery just opened its doors on Shore Drive, and the old Copper Clover pub space at Red Mill is getting a fresh start as a craft coffeehouse. Over in Kempsville, a family-run pizzeria is sadly closing its doors after thirty years, a reminder of those changes we see every year.

There’s energy bubbling this weekend with cultural and music events. Tonight, voters of all ages can join trivia night at the Virginia Beach Pilot House. Tomorrow, Pirates Cove hosts a DJ and drummer mashup, and next weekend, look forward to Redbull’s event at The Shack and Quemar’s live music lineup. Meanwhile, the Virginia Beach Chorale is holding auditions on the twenty-fourth at Thalia United Methodist—perfect for anyone ready to warm up those vocal cords for the upcoming season.

For sporting excitement, our high school football teams finished their summer scrimmages this week, with Ocean Lakes Dolphins showing early-season form. At the community level, the boys’ little league squad clinched a spot in next week’s regional semifinals—big congratulations to those young athletes and coaches.

Turning to public safety, Virginia Beach Police responded overnight to a string of vehicle break-ins near Lynnhaven Parkway. Officers made an arrest just after midnight—neighbors are asked to double-check car doors and report anything unusual. Patrols have increased around Mount Trashmore after a few reports of after-hours gathering, but otherwise, crime has trended lower this week.

Before we head out, here’s a feel-good note. A Sandbridge lifeguard is being hailed as a hometown hero after pulling two swimmers from a rip current Thursday afternoon. Quick action from our professionals made all the difference—another example of the teamwork that keeps our shorelines safe.

We’re wrapping up with a quick look at the coming days. Sunday and Monday look bright and mostly sunny, with highs edging into the low eighties. If you’re planning something outdoors—like joining the local American Revolution commemoration at nearby Highland this Sunday—you should have beautiful weather to match.

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