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🌱 Thinking of escaping the Oceanfront? Discover Sandbridge’s quieter Virginia Beach vibe

Virginia Beach, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Virginia Beach! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of escaping the Oceanfront? Discover Sandbridge’s quieter Virginia Beach vibe
  • What the new Oceanfront signs mean for e-bike riders and walkers
  • How a yearlong data center pause could reshape Virginia Beach development

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 76 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 77.
  • Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. This Small But Stunning Virginia Beach Still Flies Under The Radar (myfamilytravels.com) — If you’re craving a quieter side of Virginia Beach, this piece walks you through Sandbridge Beach’s wide sands, limited parking, and rental-house vibe, plus nearby Back Bay Refuge and False Cape State Park. It also spotlights Little Island Park, local paddling, low-key shops, and Pungo eateries, giving Virginia Beach residents detailed ideas for close-to-home escapes and nature time.
   

2. New signs at Oceanfront reinforce e-bike safety measures (wavy.com) — New signs along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk urge visitors to “Please Respect Our Resort” as the city’s e-bike safety task force tightens rules on where e-bikes can operate. Local business owners and beachgoers say fast-moving e-bikes near pedestrians are a growing concern, and they hope the signage will reduce conflicts and improve safety at the Oceanfront.
   

3. Virginia Beach considers 12-month pause on new data center applications to determine best regulations (wtkr.com) — Virginia Beach City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposed 12‑month pause on new data center applications so officials can craft clearer rules on noise, energy use, land impacts, and water demands. The move follows growing resident concern and mirrors Chesapeake’s recent temporary halt, potentially shaping how and where large tech facilities can operate in the city.
   

4. Special Report: VB man who killed his wife's lover speaks exclusively to WAVY News 10 (wavy.com) — A Virginia Beach man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for killing his wife’s lover is speaking from jail, arguing he acted in self-defense and that key mattress evidence was discarded. Prosecutors strongly dispute his claims as he seeks a conditional pardon from the governor, and the case continues to raise questions about the 2019 shooting inside his Virginia Beach home.
   

5. Z104 radio host Brandon ‘Shaggy' Stokes announces departure after 25 years (13newsnow.com) — A Virginia Beach–based radio staple, Brandon “Shaggy” Stokes, has left Z104 after 25 years but says he’s staying active in the 757 community. Known for Shaggfest and the Stuff the Bus toy drive, he thanked Hampton Roads listeners and hinted at new projects while promising the charity event and possibly the festival will return.
   

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Ok Virginia Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Prism (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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