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in Virginia Beach
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A power outage from a vehicle accident affected nearly 1,200 customers in Virginia Beach Friday afternoon and Dominion Energy said service would be restored between 4 and 7 p.m. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, Virginia Beach City Public Schools leaders presented a proposal to raise ticket prices and charge for events that were free during school sports. The plan increases high school adult tickets from $7 to $10 and middle school adult tickets from $3 to $8 — the measures are expected to generate over $369,000 to support programs and coaching. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congresswoman Jen Kiggans introduced the Virginia Beach Heroes Act to protect the tax-exempt status of cash contributions made directly to the families of fallen officers Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin + the bipartisan bill has gained co-sponsors from several members of Congress to treat these donations as charitable contributions for tax purposes. This measure aims to provide financial relief to the families following the officers' tragic deaths during a February traffic stop. 13News Now
- ➤ On Friday, a representative from a Norfolk moving company pressed Virginia Congress members for answers on issues with the new DoD moving system affecting military families—she said a lack of resolution by May 15 would lead to stormy conditions. The Government Accountability Office is investigating the challenges and a report is expected in the fall. WTKR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Beach Fire Department has added Ari— a therapy dog from Frog Dog K9— to help firefighters manage stress after the recent deaths of two officers. Master Firefighter Cayla Harper said Ari helps lower heart rate and improve comfort; Ember, a retriever in training, will join the team in about a year. WAVY
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CORVA One Year Celebration
7-10 p.m. | The City of Refuge VA | Free entry | Celebrate one year of God’s faithfulness with worship, inspiration, and fellowship.
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Military Mondays at Dave & Buster's
11 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Free $10 Power Card and 15% off food for military — Celebrate with fun and discounts for military personnel.
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Elite Networking Event at Crowne Plaza
5-8 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center — Free entry — Connect with professionals over great food and refreshing drinks in a newly renovated venue.
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Preschool Art: Shape Explorations
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Kempsville Area Library | Free entry | Get creative with your preschooler as you dive into artistic adventures focused on shapes and colors.
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Willi Carlisle Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Annex — Cost info not provided — Experience the heartfelt poetry and folk melodies of Willi Carlisle as he connects with the audience through his songs.
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Toddler Open Play
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Kempsville Area Library — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy environment for toddlers and caregivers to socialize and play together.
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Landstown Commons Cruise-Ins
4-8 p.m. — Landstown Commons — $3 entry per vehicle — Cruise in to enjoy local car culture while supporting charity.
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CRUSH FEST 2025
12-6 p.m. — The Shack — VIP and General Admission available — Savor endless fresh squeezed orange crushes while enjoying live entertainment from WONDERLAND, RIVERBOYZ, and DJ JULZ GAT.
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The Z Open Mics: The Undiscovered
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Zeiders American Dream Theater — Sign up at the door — Showcase your talent in a supportive environment with fellow musical theater enthusiasts.
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Gerald Huston Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with Gerald Huston in a vibrant comedy atmosphere.
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