Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, November second. As we get our day underway across the city, we’re waking up to cooler temperatures and light rain, with the skies staying mostly overcast through the afternoon. It’s a breezy one along the oceanfront and at Town Center, with highs expected around the upper fifties. The forecast says rain should taper off this evening, and the start of the workweek looks dry and a touch warmer, giving us a chance to let things dry out before Election Day.Looking at what’s happening around Virginia Beach, the big story from City Hall is the final push before Tuesday’s statewide election. City leaders are urging everyone to vote, highlighting the impact local turnout will have on issues like road maintenance and school funding. Meanwhile, city officials remind us construction continues along Independence Boulevard near Pembroke Mall, so expect minor detours and delays.In the world of politics, all eyes are on Virginia as the governor’s race heats up. Former President Barack Obama arrived in Norfolk’s Chartway Arena yesterday to rally support for Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger, drawing a passionate crowd. On the other side, Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears is set to make her final campaign stop today right here in Virginia Beach. Both camps are focusing on issues that hit home—like school funding, health care, and community safety—making this one of the closest-watched elections in the state.Our job market continues to steadily improve, with nearly nine hundred new positions posted across Virginia Beach this past week, especially in healthcare, retail, and hospitality. On the real estate front, about four hundred homes are available today, with the median price holding near five hundred thousand dollars. Locally, the Haygood and Great Neck neighborhoods are seeing the most action, as new inventory meets growing demand from families looking to settle before winter.We have some fresh business news for our listeners. A new Cuban café has opened on Shore Drive, promising authentic flavors and live music each Friday night. Meanwhile, a longtime favorite, Hudson’s Grill on Lynnhaven Parkway, has announced it will close at the end of the month as the owners plan to retire. City planners say more retail and dining options are coming soon near the expanding ViBe Creative District.For arts and culture, don’t miss the Neptune Festival’s Fall Art Show wrapping up today at the boardwalk. Over seventy local and regional artists will be there until dusk. Music lovers can head to the Sandler Center tonight for the Virginia Symphony’s special tribute concert.A quick shoutout to Ocean Lakes High School, where the girls’ volleyball team just clinched the regional title, and congratulations go out to Bayside Middle for earning top marks in this year’s science olympiad.On the sports front, local youth soccer championships kick off at Princess Anne Park this afternoon, rain or shine, so grab your umbrellas and go cheer them on.Turning to public safety, in the past twenty-four hours, Virginia Beach police responded to a car break-in near Holland Road and made two arrests downtown after a late-night brawl. No serious injuries reported, and officers remind us to lock our vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.To leave you with a bit of good news, a group of elementary students spent their Saturday morning planting more than fifty trees at Mount Trashmore Park as part of a community-wide sustainability push. Their effort brings smiles and some fresh air for all of us who enjoy our city’s green spaces.That’s all for today. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. 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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