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Beach Updates: Weather, Housing, Jobs, and Community Events
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, December eighteenth.
We wake up today with clouds hanging over the Oceanfront and a damp, breezy feel along Atlantic Avenue. The National Weather Service says we stay mostly cloudy and mild, with highs in the low sixties and a chance of spotty showers later, especially inland near Princess Anne Road. Tonight turns cooler and clearer, so we may want a light jacket if we head out to evening events.
From City Hall, we are watching new discussions on flooding and insurance costs. Federal notices on updated flood hazard maps for coastal Virginia mean some of our neighborhoods near Shore Drive and the Lynnhaven River may see changes in flood zones and, eventually, insurance rates. City staff are reviewing those updates now and we can expect community meetings in the coming weeks so we can see how our specific streets are affected.
On the housing front, local real estate agents report that the average single family home price in Virginia Beach is now a little above four hundred thousand dollars, with days on market hovering around one month in popular areas like Kempsville and Red Mill. Inventory is still tight, but we are seeing a few more townhomes and condos hit the market near Town Center, which could ease pressure on first time buyers.
In the job market, regional employers continue to hire in healthcare, defense, and tourism. Sentara, the Navy facilities around Oceana and Little Creek, and the hospitality corridor along Atlantic and Pacific Avenues are all posting openings this week, many in the thirty to sixty thousand dollar salary range. Seasonal hiring at restaurants at the Oceanfront is quieter now, but some are already staffing up for spring.
Culturally, our calendar is full. Sandler Center at Town Center hosts holiday themed performances through the weekend, and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art on Parks Avenue features new exhibits that highlight coastal life and climate. Jewish News Tidewater notes year end gatherings at the Simon Family JCC off Grayson Road, including community events that bring families together for service and reflection as we close out the year.
In sports, high school winter seasons are underway. Several Beach District basketball teams picked up wins this week at gyms along Independence Boulevard and Great Neck Road, with local coaches praising strong student turnout despite exams.
For upcoming community events, Holiday Lights at the Beach continues along the Boardwalk, drawing cars down Atlantic Avenue after dark, and Town Center keeps its ice rink and live music going through the weekend, weather permitting.
Turning to public safety, Virginia Beach police report a relatively typical past twenty four hours, with most calls related to traffic incidents, minor thefts around shopping centers on Virginia Beach Boulevard, and a small number of domestic calls. There are no major public safety alerts this morning, but officers remind us to lock vehicles, especially around Lynnhaven Mall and Hilltop, and to keep packages out of sight.
Our feel good story today comes from a volunteer cleanup along Shore Drive and First Landing State Park, where dozens of neighbors spend their weekend picking up litter and planting dune grasses to protect our shoreline. Organizers say they removed hundreds of pounds of trash and added new plants that will help buffer future storms, a quiet reminder that small actions really do add up for our city.
We thank you for tuning in today and encourage you to subscribe so we can keep sharing what matters in our community. 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.
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We wake up today with clouds hanging over the Oceanfront and a damp, breezy feel along Atlantic Avenue. The National Weather Service says we stay mostly cloudy and mild, with highs in the low sixties and a chance of spotty showers later, especially inland near Princess Anne Road. Tonight turns cooler and clearer, so we may want a light jacket if we head out to evening events.
From City Hall, we are watching new discussions on flooding and insurance costs. Federal notices on updated flood hazard maps for coastal Virginia mean some of our neighborhoods near Shore Drive and the Lynnhaven River may see changes in flood zones and, eventually, insurance rates. City staff are reviewing those updates now and we can expect community meetings in the coming weeks so we can see how our specific streets are affected.
On the housing front, local real estate agents report that the average single family home price in Virginia Beach is now a little above four hundred thousand dollars, with days on market hovering around one month in popular areas like Kempsville and Red Mill. Inventory is still tight, but we are seeing a few more townhomes and condos hit the market near Town Center, which could ease pressure on first time buyers.
In the job market, regional employers continue to hire in healthcare, defense, and tourism. Sentara, the Navy facilities around Oceana and Little Creek, and the hospitality corridor along Atlantic and Pacific Avenues are all posting openings this week, many in the thirty to sixty thousand dollar salary range. Seasonal hiring at restaurants at the Oceanfront is quieter now, but some are already staffing up for spring.
Culturally, our calendar is full. Sandler Center at Town Center hosts holiday themed performances through the weekend, and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art on Parks Avenue features new exhibits that highlight coastal life and climate. Jewish News Tidewater notes year end gatherings at the Simon Family JCC off Grayson Road, including community events that bring families together for service and reflection as we close out the year.
In sports, high school winter seasons are underway. Several Beach District basketball teams picked up wins this week at gyms along Independence Boulevard and Great Neck Road, with local coaches praising strong student turnout despite exams.
For upcoming community events, Holiday Lights at the Beach continues along the Boardwalk, drawing cars down Atlantic Avenue after dark, and Town Center keeps its ice rink and live music going through the weekend, weather permitting.
Turning to public safety, Virginia Beach police report a relatively typical past twenty four hours, with most calls related to traffic incidents, minor thefts around shopping centers on Virginia Beach Boulevard, and a small number of domestic calls. There are no major public safety alerts this morning, but officers remind us to lock vehicles, especially around Lynnhaven Mall and Hilltop, and to keep packages out of sight.
Our feel good story today comes from a volunteer cleanup along Shore Drive and First Landing State Park, where dozens of neighbors spend their weekend picking up litter and planting dune grasses to protect our shoreline. Organizers say they removed hundreds of pounds of trash and added new plants that will help buffer future storms, a quiet reminder that small actions really do add up for our city.
We thank you for tuning in today and encourage you to subscribe so we can keep sharing what matters in our community. 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
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