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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Beanie Sigel and Freeway to perform at 3rd annual Anything But Ordinary Festival in VB (wavy.com subscription) — Virginia Beach residents can look forward to the free Anything But Ordinary Festival returning to the Oceanfront's 24th Street Park on Sept. 19, running from noon to 10 p.m. Headlined by hip-hop artists Beanie Sigel and Freeway, the event supports local nonprofit G-Man Cares and will feature youth activities, wellness programming, food, vendors, and community resources.
2. Virginia Beach firefighters reflect on responding to 9/11 as 25th anniversary approaches (wtkr.com) — Virginia Beach firefighters are preparing a 25th anniversary 9/11 commemoration at the Fire Training Center, where a steel beam from the World Trade Center anchors a local memorial. Two longtime members of Virginia Task Force 2 share powerful memories of their deployment to the Pentagon and stress why Virginia Beach families should keep telling these stories to younger generations.
3. Wind Tunnel In Virginia Beach (tikr.com) — Visitors and residents in Virginia Beach get a detailed look at how to make the most of a trip to the Wind Tunnel landmark, from the best photo angles to quieter viewing spots. The piece focuses on appreciating its architecture, heritage, and surrounding streets and parks, with practical tips on timing, crowd navigation, and soaking in the atmosphere at a relaxed pace.
4. Improvised trip to Virginia Beach brings Super Girl Pro title to Californian (pilotonline.com) — Virginia Beach's inaugural Super Girl Pro surfing contest just crowned Californian Eden Walla after she made a spontaneous detour from a Portugal layover to the Oceanfront. Over two days and five heats, she mastered the small local waves, knocking out past Virginia Beach Pro champions and highlighting the city's growing profile on the women's surfing circuit.
5. Making 'her-story': Super Girl Surf Festival brings positive message to Oceanfront (wavy.com) — Tens of thousands just packed the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for the first local Super Girl Surf Festival, blending women's sports, concerts, and empowerment talks. Performers like McKenzi Brooke praised the community's energy, while organizers confirmed a four-year deal with the city, meaning residents can expect this women-focused surf and music weekend to return and potentially grow.
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