Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, November 13. We’re waking up to overcast skies and cooler air, with temperatures hovering in the upper fifties and a mostly cloudy forecast through the day. Winds are picking up, especially along the coast, so anyone heading out for an early walk on Atlantic Avenue or plans near the boardwalk should pack a jacket. The National Weather Service says a Small Craft Advisory is in effect until this evening, so it’s best to reschedule any boating plans for later in the week.In breaking news from City Hall, city council is focusing on two big safety initiatives. With e-bike accidents on the rise through the summer, we’re seeing plans for a dedicated task force to promote safer streets, especially near busy areas like Town Center and the Oceanfront. The council is also piloting automated speed enforcement on select city streets. Speeding drivers going more than ten miles over the limit will find themselves receiving citations, with cameras only capturing images of the vehicles. The city is taking a tech-forward approach to keeping our neighborhoods calm and safe.Turning to the business scene, a major change is underway in the local accounting world. Brown Edwards, a regional powerhouse, just acquired DesRoches and Company. DesRoches has served Hampton Roads for nearly four decades, and this move boosts Brown Edwards' presence in Virginia Beach with more than 50 professionals. It’s especially good news for condo boards and homeowners associations since the DesRoches team brings deep expertise in those areas.November means real estate stays active in our area, with homes averaging just under a month on the market and prices holding steady compared to last year. WalletHub recently recognized Virginia Beach as one of the top cities in the country for Thanksgiving travel, citing our affordable hotel rates and vibrant beachfront atmosphere.Over in the job market, local hiring continues in hospitality and health care, while seasonal retail jobs are ramping up as holiday prep begins. Listeners with teens, local stores in Lynnhaven and Pembroke malls are especially busy recruiting for winter.It’s a big week for events. Tonight marks the kick-off of the Virginia Beach Holiday Lights at the Beach celebration on the Boardwalk, starting with their new Bike Night. It’s a perfect way to see the holiday setup from a different angle, so bundle up and enjoy the lights with family. Looking ahead, local schools are gearing up for the annual Turkey Trot races this weekend, and Princess Anne High’s volleyball team just secured a spot in the state semifinals after a convincing win at home.In schools news, Virginia Beach City Public Schools is managing a tighter budget after seeing claims run above projections, but the school board says a recent budget move is nearly erasing next year’s gap, keeping staff and resources stable for now.Crime-wise, local authorities are reporting several thefts from vehicles parked on side streets off Independence and Great Neck in the past 24 hours. Police ask us all to double-check car locks and keep valuables out of sight. On a brighter note, officers on patrol along Shore Drive helped reunite a lost golden retriever with its family last night—reminding us how neighbors and first responders come together in small but meaningful moments each day.That wraps up today’s roundup. Thanks for tuning in to Virginia Beach Local Pulse. Remember to subscribe so you never miss the stories shaping our community. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.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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