Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for November ninth, twenty twenty-five.As we begin our day, the big story sweeping across Virginia is the election. Abigail Spanberger has been elected Virginia’s new governor, riding a wave of Democratic victories throughout the state. Ghazala Hashmi made history as our first Muslim woman elected to statewide office, and Jay Jones becomes Virginia’s first Black attorney general. These results mean new faces and priorities coming to Richmond, sure to impact everything from school funding to local programs. Many in our city are talking about what these changes could mean for jobs, housing, and the future of our schools.Turning to weather, today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies and steady temperatures hovering around sixty degrees. Winds will be brisk, so hold onto your hats if you’ll be near the boardwalk or out at Town Center. It’s not a washout, but keep an umbrella handy for occasional sprinkles later this evening. The overcast won’t stop local activities, though it might put a damper on any plans for the beach or out on the water.This weekend, the Virginia Beach Sports Center is bursting with energy for the Special Olympics Virginia Fall Championships. Over twelve hundred athletes from all over the state are competing in soccer, golf, bocce, and more. Events are happening at the Sports Center on 19th Street, Hampton Roads Soccer Complex on Recreation Drive, and PinBoy’s at the Beach on Laskin Road. If you see teams and supporters around town with big smiles, that’s why—let’s all cheer them on.In community news, there’s also excitement buzzing about the upcoming commemoration of the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing. Mark your calendars for Saturday the fifteenth, when local historians will gather near the Kemp’s Landing site to remember 250 years since that pivotal Revolutionary War moment. It’s a great way for families to connect with Virginia Beach history right in our backyard.Looking at our schools, Landstown High just celebrated strong performances in regional sports tournaments, showing the spirit that defines our student athletes. Congratulations to those teams and their supporters.Now for our job market update. Local employers are listing roughly fifteen hundred openings this week, mostly in healthcare, hospitality, and retail. We’re seeing more seasonal jobs posted as the holiday season approaches. Real estate activity remains steady, with around two hundred new homes listed this week, and prices holding firm in neighborhoods like Red Mill and Little Neck.On the business front, several new restaurants and coffee shops are opening along Shore Drive and in Pembroke, while a longtime hardware store near First Colonial Road has announced it’ll close by the end of the month.We need to touch on crime and public safety. News outlets report that Rodney Coleman has been sentenced to three years for involuntary manslaughter related to the tragic death of James Beckles at Lynnhaven Parkway and Princess Anne Road nearly two years ago. The case remains a point of reflection and pain for the Beckles family and many in our community. We continue to remember James, and our thoughts are with his loved ones.For travelers today, be aware that flight cancellations continue nationwide because of the federal government shutdown. No major delays at Norfolk International as of this morning, but travelers are advised to check ahead.Let’s end today’s pulse with something uplifting. The Beckles family, following their tragedy, found a sense of hope and joy in coming together around James’s young daughter. Stories like theirs remind us of the resilience and caring spirit that make Virginia Beach special.Thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for all your local updates. 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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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