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Virginia Beach Happenings: Community Events, Crime, and Civic Pride
- 2025/04/19
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Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, April nineteenth, twenty twenty-five.
Let’s start with our top story—community spirit is front and center today as the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office hosts its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Little League Complex on Firefall Drive. From noon to two, families with kids twelve and under can hunt for thousands of eggs and enjoy games, a K9 demonstration, and plenty of treats. This year, the event partners with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, a move that strengthens the bonds between law enforcement and the broader community. Bring your own basket and hope for dry skies—the event goes on with light rain but will be canceled in case of a downpour.
Looking at the weather, we’re in for a warming trend today, but it will cool off again tomorrow for Easter Sunday. Any outdoor plans this afternoon—including egg hunts and spring festivals—should go smoothly, but keep an umbrella handy just in case.
In breaking news, Virginia Beach police are investigating a series of shootings that left six people hurt across three incidents in the city this week. The first happened early Monday morning on South Budding Avenue where a seventeen-year-old boy was seriously injured. Monday evening, two men were shot on Sassafras Court during a robbery gone wrong. Later, another incident on Haygood Road left three more people hurt, with one in serious condition. Police say stolen firearms from recent car break-ins may be a factor. The department urges everyone to lock their cars and store firearms securely, especially in neighborhoods impacted by these break-ins.
On the business front, drivers are getting some relief at the pump. Gas prices in Virginia Beach have dropped about five cents since last week, a welcome sign as spring break traffic winds down and we head into summer.
Springtime also means a packed community calendar. Beside today’s Easter Extravaganza, families can head to the Oceanfront for live music as concert season ramps up at the Sandler Center and Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. From major festivals like the Something in the Water Music Festival to weekly live performances, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Virginia Beach’s vibrant arts scene.
Turning to real estate, the local market remains steady, with home prices holding strong and inventory slowly ticking up. The job market is steady as well, with several new openings posted this week in hospitality and retail ahead of summer.
In our schools, students from Princess Anne High School made headlines with their robotics team advancing to the state finals, and Ocean Lakes High wrapped up a winning season in girls’ soccer.
We end on a feel-good note—this week, city workers and volunteers joined forces to clean up Mount Trashmore Park, collecting hundreds of pounds of litter and showing just how much we care for our green spaces.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Let’s start with our top story—community spirit is front and center today as the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office hosts its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Little League Complex on Firefall Drive. From noon to two, families with kids twelve and under can hunt for thousands of eggs and enjoy games, a K9 demonstration, and plenty of treats. This year, the event partners with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, a move that strengthens the bonds between law enforcement and the broader community. Bring your own basket and hope for dry skies—the event goes on with light rain but will be canceled in case of a downpour.
Looking at the weather, we’re in for a warming trend today, but it will cool off again tomorrow for Easter Sunday. Any outdoor plans this afternoon—including egg hunts and spring festivals—should go smoothly, but keep an umbrella handy just in case.
In breaking news, Virginia Beach police are investigating a series of shootings that left six people hurt across three incidents in the city this week. The first happened early Monday morning on South Budding Avenue where a seventeen-year-old boy was seriously injured. Monday evening, two men were shot on Sassafras Court during a robbery gone wrong. Later, another incident on Haygood Road left three more people hurt, with one in serious condition. Police say stolen firearms from recent car break-ins may be a factor. The department urges everyone to lock their cars and store firearms securely, especially in neighborhoods impacted by these break-ins.
On the business front, drivers are getting some relief at the pump. Gas prices in Virginia Beach have dropped about five cents since last week, a welcome sign as spring break traffic winds down and we head into summer.
Springtime also means a packed community calendar. Beside today’s Easter Extravaganza, families can head to the Oceanfront for live music as concert season ramps up at the Sandler Center and Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. From major festivals like the Something in the Water Music Festival to weekly live performances, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Virginia Beach’s vibrant arts scene.
Turning to real estate, the local market remains steady, with home prices holding strong and inventory slowly ticking up. The job market is steady as well, with several new openings posted this week in hospitality and retail ahead of summer.
In our schools, students from Princess Anne High School made headlines with their robotics team advancing to the state finals, and Ocean Lakes High wrapped up a winning season in girls’ soccer.
We end on a feel-good note—this week, city workers and volunteers joined forces to clean up Mount Trashmore Park, collecting hundreds of pounds of litter and showing just how much we care for our green spaces.
This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.