Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, November eighth, and thanks for joining us as we start the weekend together.We begin today with breaking news from City Hall. Virginia Beach is coming off a historic election week as voters selected Abigail Spanberger as our new governor, making her the first woman to hold the post in Virginia’s history. Closer to home, Democratic incumbent Michael Feggans has won Virginia Beach’s House District 97 by a comfortable margin. The changing leadership is already sparking conversations about how new state policies might impact local choices, especially in education and infrastructure.This morning’s weather is a classic coastal mix—light rain and sprinkles hanging over the boardwalk with temperatures steady in the upper fifties, about fifty eight degrees right now. Winds are gusty out of the southwest, so if you’re headed out for the Jeep Fest sunrise cruise or an early stroll at the oceanfront, grab a jacket and expect the breeze to stick around. Forecasters say showers will taper off later in the day, with skies brightening toward the afternoon and highs nearing seventy. Looking ahead, an arctic blast is heading toward us next week, so get ready for much colder temps soon.Speaking of Jeep Fest, hundreds are gathering this weekend between First Street and Rudee Inlet for the annual Virginia Beach Jeep Festival. Festivities include beach obstacle courses and tonight’s Christmas light parade, promising a festive atmosphere despite the damp start.In other local developments, city leaders voted ten to one on Thursday for a major zoning change that will speed up affordable housing projects along Princess Anne Road. Real estate inventory remains tight, but we’ve seen about seventy homes change hands just in the last week. Median prices remain above four hundred thousand, but new construction south of Oceana Boulevard is offering slightly more affordable options.On the jobs front, big news for local hospitality workers—two new hotels are set to open along Atlantic Avenue by spring, adding more than a hundred jobs. Several local restaurants in Town Center have also started hiring for holiday help, so now is a great time to dust off those resumes.Turning to schools, congratulations to our Kellam High Knights, who clinched a thrilling overtime win last night against the Cox Falcons. Meanwhile, the Virginia Beach Schools robotics team took home first place at the regional tournament—great job representing our community on both fields.As for public safety, police responded to a series of car break-ins early this morning near Lynnhaven Mall’s parking lot. Patrols have increased in the area, and officers urge everyone to lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight. No arrests yet, but surveillance footage is under review. Other than that, it’s been a quiet evening for the city’s first responders.A quick feel-good note before you go: members of the Oceanfront Fire Station surprised a local third grader yesterday with a ride to school in a fire truck for his heroic efforts raising funds for this year’s food drive. That’s the spirit we love seeing in Virginia Beach.Finally, don’t forget about the Veterans Day parade on Monday along Atlantic Avenue. Let’s get out and show support for our service members and their families.Thanks for tuning in to Virginia Beach Local Pulse. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat about what matters most in our community. 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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