Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Friday, October twenty-fourth. We wake today to a blustery start—temperatures are sitting near sixty, skies are overcast, and drizzle may continue through midday. Winds are up around twenty-five miles an hour, so if you’re heading to the oceanfront or working outdoors, grab a light jacket and keep an eye on that shifting weather. By this afternoon, we’ll hang onto the cloud cover, with highs topping out in the mid-sixties and then settling down to a milder, breezy evening.Let’s turn first to city hall, where the Virginia Beach City Council just adopted its annual legislative priorities. Our focus this fall is on two big issues—short-term rentals and the future of our rural lands. Council is seeking more authority from Richmond to crack down on short-term rental owners who don’t follow the rules. At the same time, there’s fresh debate about protecting southern Virginia Beach from overdevelopment. The council is considering a charter change that would require a supermajority—nine out of eleven votes—for any major rezoning south of Indian River Road, aiming to safeguard farmland. That proposal is up for further review in November, and the outcome could shape growth patterns for years.E-bike safety is also in the headlines after recent close calls at the Boardwalk. A new city task force is forming to promote safety and education for e-bike riders, especially our younger neighbors who may not be wearing helmets. City leaders are updating ordinances to match state laws and emphasize safety for both riders and pedestrians.In state politics, remember that early voting is already underway for the November fourth election. Virginia Beach voters face an important referendum on how we elect city councilmembers. The question is whether to move from our current system to a ten-one model, which would affect district boundaries but not the timing of City Council or School Board elections. The city has set up educational pop-ups at public libraries and rec centers to answer questions about the referendum. Stay engaged, as this decision will impact our representation for years to come.Turning to business news, the job market in our region remains steady. Around three thousand open positions are listed citywide, with strong demand in construction, health care, and hospitality leading into the holiday season. Real estate activity is brisk, especially in neighborhoods near Town Center and along Great Neck Road where homes are still closing close to asking price, though rising interest rates mean buyers are negotiating harder. On the rental side, attorney fees for eviction cases are on the rise, according to a recent study by the Virginia Poverty Law Center, but actual eviction judgments have dipped compared to the past few years.For all of us looking for fun, the Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea wraps up tonight at 31st Street Park, while the ViBe District is hosting a mural walk this weekend. High school football excitement continues, with Princess Anne Cavaliers taking a close win against Kellam last night, and Cox High’s girls volleyball team advancing to the regional finals.In public safety, Virginia Beach Police report a relatively quiet night, with one arrest on Holland Road related to a string of recent vehicle break-ins. Officers are increasing patrols in parking lots near Lynnhaven Mall, so please remember to lock your cars and secure valuables.For our feel-good story, a group of students from Bayside Middle has just raised two thousand dollars for Samaritan House. They did it with a car wash last Saturday in the Rosemont area, showing the kind of heart we love to see in our city.Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe so you never miss a local update. 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 QuietPlease 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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