🌱 How will Virginia Beach’s new Oceanfront parking voucher change your visits?

Good day Virginia Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Virginia Beach’s new Oceanfront parking voucher change your visits?
• Why one missing fence has a Kempsville cul-de-sac on edge
• Are your pipes ready for Virginia Beach’s next hard freeze?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 54, low: 37.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Virginia Beach residents to receive $50 annual Oceanfront parking voucher starting in 2026 (13newsnow.com) — Virginia Beach is rolling out a new Oceanfront parking voucher in 2026 that gives residents $50 in annual parking credits for municipal garages, lots, and meters in the Resort Area. The program replaces the $3 after-5 p.m. discount, introduces progressive hourly rates, and lets residents buy an extra $50 in credit for $25, with registration opening early next year.
   

2. Dispute erupts as Virginia Beach residents clash over fence removal (wavy.com) — Neighbors in a Kempsville cul-de-sac are feuding with a homeowner who removed a roadside fence, saying the opening to busy Kempsville Road is creating safety risks and more foot traffic. The City of Virginia Beach cited the property for a fence violation but did not require replacement, and tensions have since spilled into court with a protective order and harsh email exchanges.
   

3. Virginia Beach Residents Urged to Prevent Frozen Pipe Costs (hamptonroadsmessenger.com) — Virginia Beach Public Utilities is warning residents to protect household pipes now to avoid expensive damage when temperatures drop below freezing. The city recommends dripping faucets, keeping thermostats steady, opening cabinet doors, and knowing how to shut off water, plus provides specific phone numbers if pipes burst during or after business hours.
   

4. Pennridge graduate serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command (thereporteronline.com) — A Navy Beachmaster Unit 2 officer is currently serving out of Virginia Beach, highlighting how the amphibious command supports beach landings and global missions. The piece follows Lt. j.g. Rik Hayes’ path from Pennsylvania schools to cryptologic warfare, and how his education and family support helped shape his Navy career.
   

5. Rethinking Lights and Sirens in Emergency Response (jems.com) — Virginia Beach’s EMS chief is changing how often ambulances use lights and sirens, especially on non-emergency calls that make up most local dispatches, to improve safety without hurting patient outcomes. He also highlights the city’s unique career-volunteer EMS model, ties with nearby military bases, and how evolving dispatch protocols and workforce challenges shape emergency response here.
   

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Saturday December 20

• CAC - Gatbonton Event
  Princess Anne Masonic Lodge #25 , 2000 Arctic Ave , Virginia Beach
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Deck the Hall
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , 306 Cedar Road , Chesapeake
  5:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , First Floor, City Hall 306 Cedar Road , Chesapeake
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Naval Station Norfolk TAP - Recruitment Table (Active Duty Military Only)
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar
  11:00 am
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , Chesapeake City Hall - City Council Chambers 306 Cedar Road , Chesapeake
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well Being
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , Department of Human Services - Chesapeake Thrives 100 Outlaw Street , Chesapeake
  8:30 am
• Economic Development Authority Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , Summit Pointe 555 Belaire Avenue, Suite 310 - Economic Developme , Chesapeake
  2:00 pm
• Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , Public Safety Operations Center 2130 S. Military Highway , Chesapeake
  2:00 pm
• Chesapeake Hospital Authority Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , Chesapeake Regional Medical Center - Boardroom 736 Battlefield Boulevard N. , Chesapeake
  6:00 pm
• South Norfolk Revitalization Commission Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , The Portlock at South Norfolk 3815 Bainbridge Boulevard , Chesapeake
  6:00 pm
• CANCELLED - Fine Arts Commission Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar
  6:30 pm
• Fine Arts Commission Meeting
  Chesapeake, VA Calendar , Parks, Recreation and Tourism Administrative Offic 1224 Progressive Drive , Chesapeake
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• EDITED.
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• I found this dog in Maple Bay Apartments hiding by the dumps.
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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

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