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Virginia Beach, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why 400 officers and deputies packed the Oceanfront for one day
  • How a skipped parking fee led to eight injuries at Murphy’s patio
  • Which big-name bands are hitting the sand for free this summer?

Also on today's calendar: Webinar: Crypto Kiosk Scams: Protections for Virginians.

Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cool with some sun returning, temps: high: 61, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Take Back Our Beach Day' launches at Oceanfront amid heavy police presence (13newsnow.com) — 'Take Back Our Beach Day' brought more than 80 Virginia Beach Oceanfront businesses together with special deals to welcome residents and visitors back after a temporary curfew. While nearly 300 officers and 100 deputies boosted security and traffic control, some business owners worried road closures hurt sales even as organizers pushed for a safe, busy start to tourism season.
   

2. Woman trying to evade parking fee crashed and injured 8, Virginia Beach police say (theoaklandpress.com) — Eight people were hurt when a car crashed into the outdoor patio of Murphy’s Irish Pub at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and police say the driver was trying to skip a parking garage fee. The 21-year-old Norfolk-based Navy service member is charged with reckless driving, being held without bond in Virginia Beach city jail, and due in General District Court this week.
   

3. Bands in the Sand concert series to debut at Virginia Beach Oceanfront (13newsnow.com) — Free “Bands in the Sand” concerts are coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, with 11 Thursday evening shows on the sand near the Fishing Pier from May 7 through October 8. Organized with the City of Virginia Beach, the family-friendly series will feature national and regional acts, start at 6 p.m., and is expected to draw crowds, so residents are urged to plan parking and seating ahead.
   

4. Video helps Howard County Police find Shell gas station shooting suspect (thebanner.com) — A woman identified by Howard County Police as being from Virginia Beach has been arrested in New York in connection with a shooting of a gas station worker in Columbia, Maryland. Detectives linked her to the April 17 incident using security video, and she now faces serious attempted murder and robbery-related charges, which may interest Virginia Beach residents following crime involving locals elsewhere.
   

5. Virginia Department of Health recruiting local health directors amid COVID-19 pandemic (wavy.com) — Virginia Beach residents should know the Virginia Department of Health is actively recruiting a new permanent director for the Virginia Beach Health District, a role that will shape local public health services post‑pandemic. Physicians with Virginia licenses and strong public health or management backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with interviews involving local leaders.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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