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"Rainy Friday in Virginia Beach: School changes, job openings, and community spirit"
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, November 14, 2025. We wake up to a damp start with scattered rain and fog, temperatures hovering near 58 degrees across the Oceanfront and neighborhoods like Kempsville and Great Neck. Winds are easing after a couple blustery days, but we’ll keep a cool, overcast feel with light rain sticking around through the afternoon. A brief dry spell is expected as we move toward the weekend, so for anyone heading out tonight—perhaps to catch some live music or grab dinner—the umbrella might still be your best friend.
At City Hall, leaders continue to refine plans for local schools. Just this week, the city decided to keep the Spanish dual language program for middle school students but will now consolidate it to a single site, impacting families near Laskin Road and Princess Anne. This change is part of ongoing efforts to make language and magnet programs more sustainable for our growing school system. Meanwhile, Princess Anne High celebrated a big win in girls volleyball last night, clinching their place in the regional finals—the bleachers were packed, and the energy was electric.
If you’re job hunting, new postings came up for healthcare assistants and shipyard technicians, with about 120 jobs listed citywide. Pay rates for entry-level roles continue to rise, averaging near nineteen dollars an hour. The tech sector here also reports steady growth, especially for software support and digital marketing gigs downtown.
In real estate, we’re seeing a steady pace but fewer homes on the market—only about 800 active listings this week, down ten percent from last month. Houses near Shore Drive and Town Center remain the hottest commodities, most selling within two weeks. Renters can expect rates to hold steady, averaging about sixteen hundred for a two-bedroom.
One major development affecting Oceanfront regulars is the closure of an iconic restaurant on Atlantic Avenue. Serving up favorites like shrimp and oysters since the eighties, it closed its doors last week after one final night with loyal customers. The City is reviewing new proposals for what could take its place, with speculation about a local farm-to-table concept.
For community events, the Neptune Festival organizers just opened registration for next month’s holiday parade. Artisans line up on 31st Street this weekend selling crafts ahead of Thanksgiving, and the Old Beach Farmers Market has extended Saturday hours due to popular demand.
On the music front, there’s buzz about Miley Cyrus releasing deluxe tracks, but more locally, The Rhythm Dogs are playing a free sunset show tonight at Chesapeake Bay Brewing on Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Public safety remains a focus today after the Virginia Beach Police issued a safety alert for reckless driving incidents on Lynnhaven Parkway and Independence Boulevard. Norfolk circuit court dockets reflect a busy morning, with several hearings for property destruction, robbery, and drug possession. There’s ongoing concern for a missing 16-year-old from the Bayside area as her family pleads for her safe return. Anyone who’s seen anything is encouraged to contact local authorities.
Let’s end with a feel-good story—yesterday, several churches, including the one off Holland Road, came together for a canned food drive supporting families impacted by partial SNAP benefit delays. Volunteers filled hundreds of bags for neighbors in need, showing just how strong our community spirit is.
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At City Hall, leaders continue to refine plans for local schools. Just this week, the city decided to keep the Spanish dual language program for middle school students but will now consolidate it to a single site, impacting families near Laskin Road and Princess Anne. This change is part of ongoing efforts to make language and magnet programs more sustainable for our growing school system. Meanwhile, Princess Anne High celebrated a big win in girls volleyball last night, clinching their place in the regional finals—the bleachers were packed, and the energy was electric.
If you’re job hunting, new postings came up for healthcare assistants and shipyard technicians, with about 120 jobs listed citywide. Pay rates for entry-level roles continue to rise, averaging near nineteen dollars an hour. The tech sector here also reports steady growth, especially for software support and digital marketing gigs downtown.
In real estate, we’re seeing a steady pace but fewer homes on the market—only about 800 active listings this week, down ten percent from last month. Houses near Shore Drive and Town Center remain the hottest commodities, most selling within two weeks. Renters can expect rates to hold steady, averaging about sixteen hundred for a two-bedroom.
One major development affecting Oceanfront regulars is the closure of an iconic restaurant on Atlantic Avenue. Serving up favorites like shrimp and oysters since the eighties, it closed its doors last week after one final night with loyal customers. The City is reviewing new proposals for what could take its place, with speculation about a local farm-to-table concept.
For community events, the Neptune Festival organizers just opened registration for next month’s holiday parade. Artisans line up on 31st Street this weekend selling crafts ahead of Thanksgiving, and the Old Beach Farmers Market has extended Saturday hours due to popular demand.
On the music front, there’s buzz about Miley Cyrus releasing deluxe tracks, but more locally, The Rhythm Dogs are playing a free sunset show tonight at Chesapeake Bay Brewing on Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Public safety remains a focus today after the Virginia Beach Police issued a safety alert for reckless driving incidents on Lynnhaven Parkway and Independence Boulevard. Norfolk circuit court dockets reflect a busy morning, with several hearings for property destruction, robbery, and drug possession. There’s ongoing concern for a missing 16-year-old from the Bayside area as her family pleads for her safe return. Anyone who’s seen anything is encouraged to contact local authorities.
Let’s end with a feel-good story—yesterday, several churches, including the one off Holland Road, came together for a canned food drive supporting families impacted by partial SNAP benefit delays. Volunteers filled hundreds of bags for neighbors in need, showing just how strong our community spirit is.
Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to