Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, November 8th, 2025.We wake up today with the echoes of Election Week still in the air. Virginia officially has a new governor, Abigail Spanberger, making history as the Commonwealth's first female governor. In Virginia Beach’s House District 97, Democratic incumbent Michael Feggans holds his seat, winning with about fifty seven percent of the vote. Our city council remains steady with the latest council decision passing by a ten to one margin, showing a continued focus on maintaining local services and infrastructure.Weatherwise, we’re looking at a mixed bag. It’s currently cool and damp, with temperatures hanging around the upper fifties. Light rain and heavy overcast skies are making their way along Shore Drive and the Oceanfront, and gusty winds are expected throughout the day. The good news is, by midafternoon, the skies are expected to clear up a bit, and we might reach a high near seventy. So if you’re planning to head to the boardwalk, just remember an umbrella for the morning, lighter jackets for later.On the roads, be patient as wet pavement and wind are causing slower moving traffic on Princess Anne and Independence Boulevard. No major accidents to report, but visibility may be tricky in fog-prone spots.For the weekend, the big event on everyone’s mind is Jeep Fest, rolling back into town through Sunday. The celebration brings sunrise beach cruises, sand obstacle courses, and even a Christmas lights Jeep parade tonight. Crowds are gathering near the convention center and along Atlantic Avenue, with extra parking and shuttles available. Businesses downtown are gearing up for the festivities, and several local restaurants are offering Jeep-themed specials.In business news, we’re seeing positive momentum at Town Center, where at least three new stores have recently opened, including a specialty bakery on Main Street and a new tech shop on Lynnhaven Parkway. On the flip side, a long-standing hardware store by Holland Road is closing its doors, reflecting changing retail habits.The job market continues at a steady pace, with over two thousand openings posted this week in everything from hospitality to healthcare. For anyone looking, today could be the perfect time to update that resume and check out the city’s career board.Turning now to real estate, home prices are holding firm, with the median listing hovering near four hundred twenty thousand dollars. Supply remains tight, especially in neighborhoods near Sandbridge and Kempsville. Open houses are scheduled this weekend with strong interest from first-time buyers.Let’s celebrate our local students for a moment. At Ocean Lakes High, the football team is riding high after their big win last night at the stadium off Dam Neck Road, clinching a playoff berth. Meanwhile, Princess Anne Middle School’s chess club took home top honors at a state competition, bringing pride to our community.Crime-wise, Virginia Beach remains relatively quiet, but police are urging caution around major shopping centers following a string of parking lot thefts reported late last night on Virginia Beach Boulevard. No injuries, but police remind us to lock up, stay alert, and report any suspicious activity, especially with holiday shopping crowds picking up.In public safety, officials are reminding everyone about storm preparedness as the weekend’s wet and windy weather could cause occasional power flickers. City crews are monitoring storm drains along Great Neck and Nimmo Parkway, ensuring everything stays clear.Before we go, a feel-good update from the north end: volunteers with Beach Buddies Community pulled off another successful beach cleanup near First Landing. Over fifty people came together, collecting more than two hundred pounds of trash and plastics. Thanks to their hard work, our coastline is cleaner, and local marine life a little safer.As always, keep an eye on local announcements for updates on Veterans Day events, and don’t forget, the Main Street parade is coming up this Tuesday.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe for your daily dose of local stories, weather, and 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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