Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, October nineteenth. We start today with major developments out of Town Center, where thousands of our neighbors gathered on Saturday for the No Kings protest. Families, students, and professionals came together, holding signs and calling for more civic engagement and protection of local freedoms. There was an emphasis from speakers and organizers not just on protesting, but making sure everyone votes, with Election Day right around the corner on November fourth. The mood was peaceful, and there were only a few counter-protesters spotted, as the focus stayed on community action and the future of our city.Turning to City Hall, discussions this week have centered on zoning updates near Lynnhaven Road, which could bring new mixed-use spaces and hopefully attract local businesses and more jobs. Small business support is also a hot topic. The city is considering grants for storefront upgrades, aiming to revitalize some aging corridors, and help local shops stay strong in a competitive market.On the job front, unemployment continues to hover just above four percent, with construction and hospitality hiring about three hundred new workers combined over the past week as we head into the fall event season. Real estate is holding steady, with the average home price at about four hundred thousand, and new listings popping up near Sandbridge and around Kempsville. First-time buyer incentives from local lenders are making headlines too, so if you are looking, now might be a good time to check with your realtor.Weather today is starting out mostly cloudy and breezy, with temperatures already near sixty at sunrise. We can expect it to warm quickly, reaching the low to mid seventies by lunchtime, with overcast skies and occasional breaks of sun heading into the afternoon. Keep an eye out for strengthening winds, especially along the oceanfront, and if you have evening plans outdoors, a light jacket might be a good call as we dip back into the upper sixties tonight. There is only a slight chance of rain overnight, so most of our events today are in good shape.Speaking of events, our little ghouls and goblins are invited to Sheriff Holcomb's second annual Trunk or Treat in the parking lot outside the city jail from three to five this afternoon. It is a family friendly event with games and music, and a great chance for our youngest trick-or-treaters to show off their costumes a bit early. Looking ahead, the Beach Street Art Fest returns to Atlantic Avenue this coming Friday and Saturday with live murals, performances, and food trucks. If you want to volunteer, signups are still open.In school news, congratulations go to the Princess Anne High School Marching Cavaliers for taking first place in the regional band competition at Kellam Stadium. In local sports, the Ocean Lakes Dolphins picked up a big win over Cox High last night, keeping their playoff hopes alive.On the crime and safety front, police responded to an incident on Friday morning near Newtown Road, where an eleven-year-old boy was injured in a domestic dispute. A suspect is now in custody and the young victim is expected to make a full recovery, according to WTKR News. The department is also reminding everyone about extra patrols around Halloween events and encouraging us to report suspicious activity to keep the kids safe.For our feel good story, we have neighbors along Chesapeake Bay Avenue raising funds and collecting supplies for Outer Banks residents after another home collapse from coastal erosion. Their efforts have already filled two vans with clothing and groceries for delivery this week, reminding us how strong our coastal community ties are.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe for your daily local roundups, community highlights, 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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