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Virginia Beach Local Pulse: Flood Protection, Business Rebound, and Community Spirit
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, April 25. We kick off with great news from City Hall, where our City Council just approved moving forward on a flood surge barrier at Lynnhaven Inlet. This means stronger protection for neighborhoods around there from storm surges, keeping our homes and streets safer during heavy weather. Speaking of which, we have southeast winds at 7 to 16 miles per hour with gusts up to 20 along Lynnhaven Inlet today, clear skies, and no rain in sight. Perfect for outdoor plans, though keep an eye on those breezes at the beach.
Over at the Oceanfront, businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after the 9:30 p.m. all-ages curfew got lifted by a circuit court judge. Owners along Atlantic Avenue say sales dipped last weekend, but they are rebounding now, with the under-18 curfew at 7 p.m. still in place to keep things safe. No major new openings or closings, but we are watching the job market closely, with about 1,200 postings in hospitality and tech popping up this week on local boards.
On the real estate front, median home prices hover around $425,000, up 4 percent from last year, especially hot near Rudee Inlet with quick sales. Sports fans, get ready for upcoming events at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, drawing teams for tournaments that boost our sunny vibe.
Local schools shine too, with Kellam Highs varsity soccer team nabbing a 3-1 win over Landstown Thursday, and First Colonial Elementary earning top marks in a state reading challenge. For community fun, join the cleanup and picnic at Red Wing Park tomorrow, or the live music night at 17th Street Park on Sunday.
Crime report from the past day stays calm, with police making an arrest after a minor theft at a Pembroke mall store, no injuries or major alerts. And a feel-good story to warm us, neighbors on Arctic Avenue rallied to help a family fix their storm-damaged fence, sharing tools and barbecue in the process.
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Over at the Oceanfront, businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after the 9:30 p.m. all-ages curfew got lifted by a circuit court judge. Owners along Atlantic Avenue say sales dipped last weekend, but they are rebounding now, with the under-18 curfew at 7 p.m. still in place to keep things safe. No major new openings or closings, but we are watching the job market closely, with about 1,200 postings in hospitality and tech popping up this week on local boards.
On the real estate front, median home prices hover around $425,000, up 4 percent from last year, especially hot near Rudee Inlet with quick sales. Sports fans, get ready for upcoming events at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, drawing teams for tournaments that boost our sunny vibe.
Local schools shine too, with Kellam Highs varsity soccer team nabbing a 3-1 win over Landstown Thursday, and First Colonial Elementary earning top marks in a state reading challenge. For community fun, join the cleanup and picnic at Red Wing Park tomorrow, or the live music night at 17th Street Park on Sunday.
Crime report from the past day stays calm, with police making an arrest after a minor theft at a Pembroke mall store, no injuries or major alerts. And a feel-good story to warm us, neighbors on Arctic Avenue rallied to help a family fix their storm-damaged fence, sharing tools and barbecue in the process.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. Well 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/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI