Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, January 11, 2026.
We start at City Hall, where Virginia Beach council members are moving forward with the new city budget discussions that focus on flooding and road work. Local officials tell us we will see more money aimed at stormwater upgrades near Shore Drive and around the Hilltop area, which should help with nuisance flooding on those heavy-rain days and during high tides. There is also continued talk about making it easier to get permits for small home renovations, something that could speed up projects for many of us.
Weather is a big part of our day. We are looking at a cool, breezy winter afternoon at the Oceanfront, with temperatures sitting in the upper 40s and a stiff northeast wind along Atlantic Avenue. Clouds hang around most of the day, with a slight chance of light showers later tonight, especially inland near Lynnhaven Parkway and Kempsville Road. For any evening plans, we may want a jacket and maybe an umbrella in the car.
On the job front, regional employment data show our unemployment rate hovering around 3 percent, which is relatively low. Hospitality and health care are still hiring, with several hotels along Atlantic Avenue and new clinics off Princess Anne Road posting openings for front desk staff, servers, nurses, and techs. Pay for many entry level jobs is landing right around the mid teens per hour.
In real estate, local agents report that the median home price in Virginia Beach is now just under four hundred thousand dollars. Inventory remains tight, especially in neighborhoods like Great Neck and around Town Center, where updated three bedroom homes are drawing multiple offers within days.
We are seeing new business activity too. A new coffee and coworking spot is opening near Town Center on Independence Boulevard, designed for remote workers who want a change of scenery. At the same time, a longtime surf shop near 21st Street at the Oceanfront is preparing to close after more than two decades, with the owner citing rising costs and the seasonal nature of business.
Looking ahead, the Sandler Center at Town Center is hosting a regional jazz concert tomorrow night, and the Convention Center on 19th Street is welcoming a winter home and garden show this week, which could be useful for anyone planning spring projects.
In our schools, several Virginia Beach high school robotics teams have recently qualified for the next round of regional competition, and Green Run’s girls basketball team notched a strong win this weekend, continuing a solid start to their season.
On the crime front, Virginia Beach police report a relatively quiet past 24 hours, with officers investigating a reported armed robbery near Lynnhaven Mall last night. No serious injuries were reported, and detectives say they are following leads. Police also remind us to lock our vehicles, after several reports of car break ins near the Aragona and Bayside areas.
For a feel good moment, volunteers gathered yesterday at Mount Trashmore Park, picking up trash around the lake and along Edwin Drive. Organizers say they filled dozens of bags in just a few hours, making one of our most popular parks a little cleaner for all of us.
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