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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owl Creek Landing opened with its Nautilus Lookout Tower on June 27 near the Aquarium, featuring a 65-foot steel tower and a nearly half-mile treetop walkway. The site will add the longest stainless-steel slide in the country by the end of July—most of the slide is enclosed to keep riders safe. WTKR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Texas man Marquis Grant was arrested in Virginia Beach after a domestic dispute at Twin Canal Village on Keelboat Circle led him to chase a woman with a knife and allegedly set her apartment on fire, which reportedly killed her cat—he faces charges of arson, animal cruelty, and attempted malicious wounding. 13News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ La Fiesta, presented by the Hispanic Chamber of Coastal Virginia, is celebrating Latin and Hispanic culture at 24th Street Park from Friday, June 27 to today along the Oceanfront with food, cultural costumes, music & dance. The event offers free festivities on Friday and a ticketed concert today featuring performances by Wilfrido Vargas, Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz and Alex Bueno. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach Public Schools will ban all cell phone use during class next school year to comply with the bell-to-bell law (effective July 1) after a notable rise in violations this year. The board said that families will receive updated guidelines in August while some parents worry that the stricter rule might remove a needed break for certain students. WTKR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Virginia Beach reported that a June 26 survey at Rudee Inlet found serious shoaling conditions for about 100 feet at the east end of the jetties (MLLW 6.5 feet) and urged mariners to use idle speed. WAVY
- ➤ Virginia Beach received $23.8 million from the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Smart Scale Program to extend the VB Trail and improve safe active transportation for the city. Phase 4 will add a 2.8-mile path connecting Birdneck Road to London Bridge Road near Naval Station Oceana — design is expected in 2027 with construction funding planned for 2031. 13News Now
SEASONAL NEWS
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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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Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp with UPAC at The Z
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