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"Summer Sizzle in Virginia Beach: Flags, Festivals, and Community Spirit"

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 Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, June 28, 2025.

We start with a big wave of energy throughout our city as summer hits full stride. This morning, over at Senator Bill DeSteph’s office on Central Drive, we’re seeing a burst of patriotic spirit as neighbors gather for the annual Flags Across the District event. Volunteers plan to plant ten thousand American flags throughout our neighborhoods, bringing everyone together ahead of Independence Day and setting a proud, festive tone for the weekend.

Over at the Oceanfront, today promises a world of entertainment. If you’re in the mood for vibrant music and delicious food, La Fiesta Virginia Beach is lighting up 24th Street Park, with renowned Latin artists performing throughout the day. This festival is a ticketed event, and the atmosphere is already buzzing with anticipation for the headliners Wilfrido Vargas, Puerto Rican Power, and Alex Bueno taking the stage tonight.

For sports fans, the sand at 8th Street is hosting the AVP Mid-Atlantic Beach Volleyball Championships. Pool play kicks off this morning, drawing competitors and spectators from all over, and giving our city’s athletes a home-court advantage. Down the boardwalk, the brand-new concert venue at Atlantic Park continues to draw crowds with its unique indoor-outdoor setup. It’s quickly becoming a summer hotspot, with Thursday night movie nights on the sand at 29th Street and music events all season long.

Families and curious minds can also make their way to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, where Tidewater Comicon returns for two days of all-ages fun. With comic book creators, voice actors, and cosplay contests, this event is a favorite for gamers, fans, and anyone looking to meet creative minds and celebrate pop culture.

Turning to local government, City Hall has just approved a revised Parks and Recreation budget, including a new full-time position to improve our parks. They also renewed emergency medical permits, expanded funding for school security, and accepted nearly two million dollars from the state for vital social services—moves that help make our city safer and ensure our families are supported.

Our weather is shaping up to be classic Virginia Beach: warm, partly cloudy, and breezy, with highs in the mid 80s. That makes for great beach volleyball, festival-going, or just a relaxing walk along Atlantic Avenue. But keep an umbrella close—there’s a slight chance of afternoon showers.

On the business front, local restaurants along Atlantic Avenue report a summer hiring boom, with several eateries collectively posting over a hundred new openings for seasonal staff. Meanwhile, real estate listings show median home prices hovering near six hundred thousand, reflecting strong demand as families relocate ahead of the new school year.

A quick note on public safety: police have reported an uptick in car break-ins around Hilltop and Shore Drive overnight. Officers urge everyone to lock their vehicles and remove valuables, and extra patrols are planned through the weekend.

Before we go, let’s share a feel-good moment: volunteers from Kempsville High just wrapped up a book drive, collecting nearly a thousand books for local kids’ summer reading programs. It’s another great example of community spirit and the way our city comes together to make a difference.

This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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