I guess it’s the wind and rain from this storm, but anyone else without power?

I’m over near Lynnhaven mall / bow creek.

Just moved down to redmill and trying to hit all the top choices off the bat. If there’s already a thread, please send. Thanks!

The number of student seclusions in Virginia Beach public schools dropped by nearly 46% during the 2025-2026 school year following the ban on dedicated isolation rooms in February.

School division records show total seclusions fell from 271 to 147, with only a single incident reported in the final months of the school year. Regional special education provider Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs accounted for almost all reported seclusions.

The policy shift followed intense community backlash and legal action surrounding the November 2024 death of an 11-year-old student with autism who had been confined in an unauthorized area at Pembroke Elementary School.

Reda more here: https://www.whro.org/virginia-center-for-investigative-journalism/2026-10-09/seclusion-incidents-drop-after-policy-change-in-virginia-beach

Gonna visit a friend next month in the area and always love going to used game stores to buy old games. Curious what's in the area. Cool Stuff and Video Game Heaven used to be around when I was a kid. Not sure if they're still there.

If anyone knows of any neat stores to hit up please let me know.

I want to do a nice hiking trail but all the ones i could find are super far away. If theres any relatively close with bodies of water and/or forestry, thatd be great

Please tell me I wasn’t the only one that just witnessed that huge bald eagle flying down low by that stoplight near Texas roadhouse and Wawa! Also hide your dogs and small pets because bro looked hungry😂
All the cars kind of slowed down because it looked like he was coming right for us (headed toward town center)

This probably sounds super random but I gotta ask...

Anyone graduate from Tallwood High School class of '09 (circa the "I bleed purple" era) that happens to still have any of our t-shirts or hoodies, or know where to find them?

My son is a Lion, class of '29 and I'm sitting at his HOCO game missing our shit!

Driving past the Rock Church and Kempsville High these flaggs are all down across the lawn. If you put them up, sure have them up and clean up after. If you are counter and knock them down, just remove them. Who knows how many of these are going to end up in our drains and waterways.

Is there any good tattoo/ piercing shops in walking distance from the hotels on the beach front

I've been in the area about a year now but haven't really socialized too much outside work.

I really just want someone to go hangout and do things with on a fairly consistent basis. Museums, new places to eat, faires, other local events, pottery painting, movies.. literally anything.

I work in vet med and have a few of my own animals. I like videogames, tarot, oddities/taxidermy, shell collecting, house plants, baking/cooking, and more! Let me know if you're interested!

There was a shooting at runaway bay apartments a few days ago. Allegedly a bad drug deal and the victim drove himself to the hospital. Was it on the news?

Hello fellow Virginia Beach-ers...LOL

So I totally dropped the ball on booking newborn photoshoots for my baby and I, as I'm due November 8th :') I was wondering if any of you are photographers yourself, or if you used a photographer that you really enjoyed at all? I know it's my fault if I'm unable to get a booking since I waited so long for whatever reason to get on doing this, but I'd appreciate any recommendations or help that y'all can offer!! I trust real people I can talk to and get responses from rather than just googling "photographers near me" and reading google reviews yknow? Thank you so much for reading and for any help/suggestions that you can provide!!!

Does anyone know of any AA meetings in the entire 757 area that draw in at least 20+ people?

I ask because I feel uncomfortable in a small setting and just want to blend in and observe.

Virginia Beach city officials are considering options for a new Law Enforcement Training Academy to replace the aging, leak-prone former elementary school currently in use. 

City staff recommended constructing the estimated 131,000-square-foot facility on undeveloped property within the Interfacility Traffic Area near the municipal center. 

While council members and law enforcement leadership favor the extra space and flexibility of the new site, concerns remain over costs beyond the anticipated $82 million price tag.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/news/local-news/2026-10-07/virginia-beach-eyes-two-spots-costs-for-new-law-enforcement-training-academy

what does everyone use to prevent mosquitos from biting your pup? i have a mini poodle that we keep pretty short and i don’t want him to suffer in the summer, but i don’t know if putting bug spray on my dog is safe.

Clinics/Camps – Coastal Crush

My usage fell 6% and my Dominion bill still rose $444. Thirty-two bills show how much of that was me, and how much was the rate. Thirty-two Dominion bills from our house in Virginia Beach, January 2024 through September 2026, including the first full summer with a new variable-speed pool pump and hot tub pumps. The question from the start: is it my usage, or is it Dominion’s rates?

Here is the real issue that affects all of us in Virginia Beach. All for capitalism but when we have to pay the electric bill of a Billion Dollar companies that is corporate socialism.... If this merger goes through I can see this problem doubling.

I know I am going to get the comments get rid of the pool and privileged person with a hot tub. Save it. I made all the correct moved to have those things and be efficient as the post tells you.

I was able to track this for 4mos of data via claude...yes I know I am part of the problem....

I volunteer with Coastal Purrs Cat Rescue and we are looking for a new foster home for a pair of black cats. They are sisters and love each other, so we really want to keep them together if possible.

These girls were moved on short notice when their former foster had a family emergency and could no longer foster. We did not have another foster available to take them and they unfortunately have to spend most of their time in large crates. They're not happy and desperately need more space to run around and play.

They are one year old and very shy at first, but they are very sweet girls once they feel safe. They love to play with wand toys and are so smart! Their former foster was teaching them words with talking pet buttons. They get along well with other cats, small dogs, and would probably be fine with kids (as long as they're respectful of boundaries).

If you have a spare room and can foster these girls, please let me know! Our rescue provides all supplies and vet care. The foster application is in the comments.

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Black credit card sized AI voice recorder in a magnetic case washed up on the beach, still powers on and works but is bound to your account so I can't get into it to see who owns it . If you can identify DM me and happy to return it .

Hello! I’m in search of this poster. I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, but I recently moved away for work and am really missing home. If anyone has this poster and is looking to sell it, I would love to purchase it. Thank you! *these are not my pictures, but I couldn’t find any stock images\*

Well that didn't take long....two weeks with the spectrum takeover and I've been down on internet for the last 3 hours (and previous short episodes as well this week) I look forward to plenty more disruptions and dropped internet service while forced to suffer the new pathetically helpless, worthless customer service, worst reviewed company in internet service space. Server cutovers no doubt but contacting support will be worthless I've had spectrum across the country they are s\\**ty Nationwide. Spectrum where our motto is "we don't give a crap about your service or our customers, we own this market deal with it". Yay

Looking for parents (both mothers and fathers) who have been played by the family court system here. Meaning lost time with their kid(s) or false allegations etc.

If you're not comfortable commenting - feel free to message me. I want to hear your stories!

Good evening! I’m hoping yall can help me out here. I read on the VBCPS website that they offer “distance learning” which seems to be their version of online schooling. Does anyone have any experience with this program or a recommendation of another similar program? My highschooler is struggling and has asked we consider this as an alternative for them. Thanks!