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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, November 16. We wake up today to a cloudy, mild morning in Virginia Beach, with light rain and temperatures steady in the upper 50s. Expect this overcast, on-and-off drizzle to stick around all day. Winds will stay brisk, making it feel a bit cooler, and umbrellas are recommended if you’re heading out. On the bright side, we’re avoiding any heavy storms and tomorrow should bring a drier, sunnier start to the new week according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.

Turning to breaking news, Virginia Beach Police are sharing a public safety update after several arrests overnight near Lynnhaven Parkway following reports of attempted vehicle break-ins. Officers remind us to double-check that our car doors are locked and to avoid leaving valuables in plain sight. Meanwhile, over in nearby Norfolk, Saturday evening brought a serious shooting on Greenplain Road near Virginia Beach Boulevard. Norfolk Police are still investigating and ask anyone with information to reach out to the Crime Line.

At City Hall, the Council is set for a busy week. Top of the agenda is a discussion about increasing the city’s tourism lodging tax. If approved, this would mean a small rise in hotel and vacation rental costs, but those extra funds would boost tourism advertising and help cover city services through the upcoming tourist season. Council members stress that this measure aims to balance the budget without hitting day-to-day city programs.

On the real estate front, new listings are holding steady as the holiday season approaches. Homes around Great Neck and Little Neck are moving quickly, with the average time on the market dipping under three weeks. Sale prices this month are averaging just above four hundred thousand dollars for single family homes, especially in sought-after locations off Shore Drive.

The local job market offers promise for those seeking seasonal or permanent work. Several oceanfront hotels, restaurants, and retailers are ramping up hiring for the winter holiday rush. Both the Town Center and Lynnhaven Mall report more than a hundred openings in hospitality and retail, so now is a great time to polish up those resumes.

Cultural life is lively as ever, with the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts featuring the Virginia Symphony’s holiday pops concert tonight, alongside the annual Indigenous Arts and Craft Fair at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. For history buffs, the American Revolution 250 commemoration continues with walking tours near Princess Anne Courthouse. Community events include tomorrow’s farmers’ market at the corner of Dam Neck Road and General Booth Boulevard, and family skate nights return to Mount Trashmore’s covered pavilion.

In high school sports, congratulations go to the Cox Falcons girls volleyball team for clinching a spot in the state semifinals, and kudos as well to Green Run’s marching band for winning top honors in the regional parade Saturday. At the collegiate level, Virginia Wesleyan’s women’s basketball team celebrated a big win last night at TowneBank Arena, topping Marymount in front of a packed home crowd.

A quick, heartwarming story before we go: Volunteers from the Ocean Lakes Civic League spent yesterday clearing storm debris from First Landing State Park’s trails, making it safer and more beautiful for everyone to enjoy. It’s a reminder of the community spirit that makes Virginia Beach a special place to call home.

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