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š± Why veterans say Chesapeakeās metro is Americaās best place to settle
Chesapeake, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Chesapeake! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why veterans say Chesapeakeās metro is Americaās best place to settle
- How Chesapeake Regional is pioneering a new prostate cancer treatment option
Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Monday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Tuesday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 71.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Veterans named this the best city to live in America (rollingout.com) ā Chesapeake is part of the Virginia BeachāChesapeakeāNorfolk metro that just ranked No. 1 in the nation for veterans, thanks to strong military infrastructure, tax breaks, and relatively attainable home prices. Local veterans and military families here benefit from property tax exemptions, retirement income breaks, and a community deeply shaped by service and coastal quality of life. 
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ā¢ Business Notes: Grand Furniture donates 50 beds to kids; Deep Creek Bridge project reaches milestone (pilotonline.com) ā Chesapeake residents may be interested that Chesapeake Regionalās surgery center team in Virginia Beach just performed the East Coastās first water vapor ablation procedures for localized prostate cancer, offering fewer side effects than traditional treatments. The broader business roundup also highlights Hampton Roads scholarships, workplace awards, grants, and new openings across nearby cities that shape the regional economy and services locals rely on. Ā Ā Ā
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Peake Team Visit Cuffee Community Center 2019 Windy Road ā
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STOP Inc. Meeting ā
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, STOP Inc. 1400 Crossways Boulevard, Chesapeake
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City Council Meeting ā
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, First Floor, City Hall 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake
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Southeastern Public Service Authority Meeting ā
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, SPSA Regional Office Building 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake
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Peake Team Visit at the Resource Center 2255 Steppingstone Square ā
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Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council Meeting ā
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, River Crest Community Center 1001 River Walk Parkway, Chesapeake
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Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority Meeting ā
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority Cen 1468 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake
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Nature Academy: Spring Songbirds ā
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, 624 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake
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Early Release
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Churchland Lions Club ā
Portsmouth Public Library - Adults Coleman Meeting Room - Churchland Branch - 4934 High Street West Portsmouth VA 23703
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Write Now! at Slover Library
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, 23517, United States
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ICN GRADUATION
I.C. Norcom High 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Thursday May 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone missing this kitty?
She was on my porch. She is so sweet. Iām hoping we can find her owner. I fed her, and gave her water. I made a bed on my porch for herā¦ (Nextdoor Albemarle Farms North) - If you reside in the Fentress Rd and Fentress Loop area, our daughter's cat "Rengar" got out last night.
He is chipped and almost a year old. We are hoping to find him. (Nextdoor Albemarle Pines/Colony)
- ABM posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Chesapeake. Apply here.
- Autumn Care of Chesapeake posted a job opening for Housekeeping Staff in Chesapeake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chesapeake here.
š Nearby News
Portsmouth
- Bear spotted near WAVY TV-10 in Portsmouth (wavy.com)
- āIt Is a Hardship': Drivers in Hampton Roads talk gas prices, travel on Memorial Day weekend (wavy.com)
- May 20 Wednesday 2:53 PM an unknown person got out of her car with her face covered with a blue rag and walked through my yard , took two packages off my porch in broad daylight Brighton area Please look out for this individual and keep a close (nextdoor.com)
Virginia Beach
- Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office announces external review findings following death of Rolin Hill (wavy.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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