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Virginia Beach News Roundup: Flood Protection, Jobs, and Community Events

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 Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, June 27, 2025. We’re waking up to warm, humid weather along the coast today, with temperatures heading toward the upper eighties by the afternoon. Expect a mix of sun and clouds — it’s a classic summer day for the Oceanfront, so keep that sunscreen handy if you’re making beach plans. There’s a chance for a late-day thunderstorm, so if you’re heading out to tonight’s events, it’s wise to pack an umbrella just in case.

We start with city news. Our City Council met earlier this week and took action to strengthen flood protection in key neighborhoods, moving forward with a substantial upgrade to our stormwater system. The council approved up to ninety million dollars in new bonds for drainage improvements citywide, including in neighborhoods close to Lynnhaven and Great Neck. There’s also progress on the Whitehurst site, with city leaders clarifying that the facility is nearing capacity for dredged material, meaning only a handful of additional projects will be supported there going forward. In other council business, we saw the renewal of permits for several local EMS providers, including FastTrack and Coastal Event Medical, keeping emergency services robust for summer crowds.

Turning to real estate and jobs, the local housing market remains active, with median home prices holding steady at around four hundred fifty thousand dollars. New listings continue to pop up, especially in Thoroughgood and Red Mill, where we’re also seeing new hires in retail and hospitality. If you’re job hunting, several Oceanfront hotels and restaurants are hiring seasonal workers, with postings for front desk and kitchen staff.

In community events, the Oceanfront lights up this weekend with La Fiesta Virginia Beach at the 24th Street Stage. This two-day celebration brings Latin music, flavorful food, and high-energy dancing. Tonight’s festivities are free, and tomorrow’s lineup includes headline acts like Wilfrido Vargas and Puerto Rican Power. If music is more your scene, don’t forget that the new concert venue at Atlantic Park is officially open, bringing state-of-the-art sound and local flavor to our beachside entertainment district.

Sports fans can cheer on our Virginia Beach Dolphins youth soccer club, who clinched a regional title this week at Princess Anne Athletic Complex. Local high schools are wrapping up summer training, and the vibe is strong for another competitive year.

On the public safety front, Virginia Beach Police have made an arrest in connection with recent firearm possession near Lynnhaven Parkway. Investigators stress that there’s no ongoing threat to the community, but they remind us to stay alert and report suspicious activity.

Finally, a feel-good story from Town Center: local volunteers have teamed up to refresh flower beds along Market Street, creating a riot of color for visitors and reminding us how small efforts make a big difference in our shared spaces.

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