Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Thursday, November sixth. We’re waking up to a chilly breeze and plenty of sunshine after some strong winds overnight. The National Weather Service says we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds today, with temperatures near 68 degrees and winds settling down after another gusty evening along the shore. If you’re heading out to the oceanfront or the Lesner Bridge later today, it’s a good idea to bundle up, especially if you’re planning to be near the water, where it will still be brisk and choppy.Let’s dive into our top news. A big change is coming to local elections after Virginia Beach voters approved the switch to a new city council system on Tuesday. The ballot measure, championed by Senator Aaron Rouse, means we’ll now vote for just one council member per neighborhood, plus the mayor—no more at-large seats. The switch is meant to make sure every corner of the city gets equal representation. More than half of voters supported this 10-1 model, and community leaders, including Senator Rouse, are calling it a win for democracy in Virginia Beach. There’s a news conference planned later this morning at City Hall to talk about what happens next and how this will affect future elections.Staying with city hall, mark your calendars for November twelfth. Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson is teaming up with Sheriff Rocky Holcomb for a free self-defense workshop at Princess Anne Recreation Center that evening. They’ll also talk about how to avoid scams, especially with the holidays coming up. That same night, Councilmember Worth Remick is hosting a community meeting at Virginia Beach Middle School. He’ll share updates on neighborhood projects like the Virginia Beach Boulevard improvements, the Seatack Park renovation, and the city’s plans for safer bike trails and e-bike use.In state news with a local impact, Democrats scored big on Election Day across Virginia. Abigail Spanberger, now governor-elect, led a sweep that gave Democrats control of both the House and Senate. The new leadership says their top priorities are safeguarding jobs and healthcare, and their victory comes amid concerns about federal budget cuts hitting many families in the region.In business, excitement is building as Amazon’s new fulfillment center opens right here in Virginia Beach, bringing an estimated one thousand jobs this winter and giving a boost to nearby restaurants and retailers around Dam Neck Road.Turning to real estate, the city continues to see steady growth in home listings, with asking prices still on the rise, especially near Town Center and Pungo. Local agents report homes priced under five hundred thousand are seeing the fastest turnaround.On the cultural front, we’re gearing up for a weekend of music and food. Neptune’s Park is hosting the annual Fall Fest this Friday and Saturday, featuring local bands, craft vendors, and a chili cook-off. Don’t miss the VB Jazz Collective performing at the Sandler Center on Saturday night.In schools, congratulations go out to Ocean Lakes High for reaching the state semifinals in volleyball after a hard-fought win over Kellam. Meanwhile, Bayside Elementary’s art class took home a regional award for their mural project celebrating local wildlife.Crime has been relatively quiet in the last twenty-four hours. Police responded to a break-in at a business on Holland Road late last night—officers say no one was hurt and an arrest was made at the scene. Public safety officials remind us to keep doors locked and not to leave valuables in cars.For a bit of good news, a local eighth grader from Larkspur named Tiana Williams organized a food drive that delivered over a thousand cans to the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center this week. Her classmates joined in, stuffing backpacks with snacks and notes of encouragement for families in need.That’s your pulse on Virginia Beach this Thursday. We thank you for tuning in and hope you’ll subscribe for more. 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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