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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach lifeguards are preparing for a busy summer season as they complete intensive training and pass tough tests like a 500-meter swim in under 10 minutes—ensuring new lifeguards learn from experienced ones for quick rescues along the Oceanfront. WAVY
- ➤ Ocean Breeze Waterpark hosted Be Water Aware, a free program by the World Waterpark Association that taught local kids and parents how to be safe in the water. Tide Swimming led fun, easy-to-understand lessons to help families overcome fears and lower drowning risks—especially during July when water activities are high. WAVY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, VBPD said a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Indian River and Parkland Lane left one person injured (it is unclear if the victim was taken to a hospital). WAVY
- ➤ A fire at an apartment building on Keelboat Circle displaced four people and killed one cat after it was reported at 3:25 p.m., with firefighters containing the blaze by 3:50 p.m.—the Red Cross and Animal Control are helping those affected. WAVY
- ➤ A fire broke out in a Virginia Beach apartment complex on Thursday afternoon, forcing three adults and a child to evacuate as crews from the Virginia Beach Fire Department brought the blaze under control in 20 minutes — a cat died — and the Red Cross is helping the family find temporary housing while investigators check the cause. 13News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach high school students can no longer use their phones during lunch after Tuesday’s school board vote on Policy 5-52.1 — the change follows over 6,600 recorded violations last year and aligns with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s bell to bell ban. 13News Now
- ➤ Virginia Beach City Public Schools started their free SUN Meals program this week at Brookwood and Luxford Elementary Schools — offering breakfast, lunch, fruit, and vegetables Monday through Thursday until August 12. The program is run with the USDA and comes as similar meal services launch in other districts across the region. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation got a $23.8M grant on Tuesday to fund the next phase of the VB Trail that will extend the eastern part by 2.8 miles to link South Birdneck Road with London Bridge Road. The design work will begin in 2027 and construction will start in 2031—2032. WTKR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The surf lagoon at Atlantic Park has been filled, and project organizers say it will open mid-summer as they finish fine-tuning wave modules to generate up to 1,000 waves per hour for all levels—details will be released the week of June 30. WTKR
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La Fiesta 2025
3-6 p.m. — Oceanfront, 415 Atlantic Ave — Free entry — Celebrate summer with vibrant festivities by the beach in Virginia Beach.
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City of Fairfax Band Hometown Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with music, food trucks, and games at this hometown band concert.
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Eddie Sal's Variety Show
2 PM — Maimonides Health Center of Virginia Beach — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful mix of music and comedy performed to entertain the residents.
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Toddler Tuesday
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. — Sage Kitchen — $10 per child — Enjoy a fun-filled morning with activities and lunch for toddlers under five.
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The Champagne Band Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Neptune's Park — Free entry — Experience smooth tunes and classy vibes with The Champagne Band in a memorable soulful evening.
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Totally Tribute Music Fest
8-10:30 p.m. — 17th Street Park — Free entry — Celebrate the sounds of iconic bands with tribute performances in a vibrant beachside atmosphere.
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Fourth of July Celebration at Mount Trashmore
6-10 p.m. — Mount Trashmore Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food, family fun, and fireworks.
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Hip Hopera: Jay Z's Blueprint Reimagined
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Elevation 27 — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic Blueprint trilogy through the power and beauty of a live orchestral performance.
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Diana Krall Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Dome — Tickets available — Experience the sultry voice of jazz sensation Diana Krall in a night of enchanting music.
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John Benjamin Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Johnny Mañana's Boardwalk Cafe and Tequileria — Cost information not available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian John Benjamin.
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Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp with UPAC at The Z
Step into the spotlight July 8th-19th and unleash your creativity at Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp, the ultimate summer experience for arts-enthusiasts in 3rd to 8th grade! The Underground Performing Arts Collective (UPAC) and The Z offer this innovative camp as a unique opportunity for young performers to explore their talents in music, dance, and drama, and collaborate to develop an original performance.
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