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🌱 Two safely escape late-night kitchen fire in Chesapeake’s Camelot neighborhood

Chesapeake, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Chesapeake? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two safely escape late-night kitchen fire in Chesapeake’s Camelot neighborhood
  • How a routine traffic stop led to charges for a Chesapeake teen
  • What Chesapeake’s top health official wants you to know about measles

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Kalfus & Nachman Backpack Giveaway and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Kitchen fire causes minor damage to Chesapeake home (13newsnow.com) — Late Thursday night, two residents and their dogs safely escaped a kitchen fire at a home on Excalibur Street in Chesapeake’s Camelot neighborhood, thanks to a quick response from firefighters. Crews knocked down the blaze within minutes, limiting damage so the family could remain in the house while investigators work to determine the cause.
   

• Virginia Beach Teen Charged After Police Find Concealed Firearm During Oceanfront Traffic Stop (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A 17-year-old from Chesapeake was arrested after Virginia Beach police say they found a concealed firearm during a late-night traffic stop near the Oceanfront. Officers initially pulled the car for an improper tag and spotted vapes before discovering the gun on the front-seat passenger, who now faces weapons and curfew-related charges while the investigation continues.
   

• Measles hit highest number of cases in 3 decades in the U.S. (wavy.com) — A Chesapeake Health Department leader is warning about surging measles cases as the U.S. hits its highest levels in more than three decades. With Virginia already reporting 177 cases and outbreaks in central counties, officials urge residents to check their MMR vaccination status and work with health providers or the state health department to confirm protection.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone want a free plant cutting?
    I have a very happy Red Emerald Philodendron, and I have to "top it" every so often as I don't want it climbing up to my ceiling. (Nextdoor Tunbridge Station)
  • My company needs part time cleaning help.
    Two days a week. Possibly more. Pay is $20 an hour 3-4 hours each day. Hours are 9:30-1:30. Perfect for moms with kiddos in school. Inbox or text if… (Nextdoor Greystone)
  • The ODP Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Store Associate in Chesapeake. Apply here.
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Overnihgt Forklift Driver Full Time in Chesapeake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chesapeake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portsmouth

  • Sen. Mark Warner introduces bill to disclose energy and water usage for data centers (wavy.com)
  • Now out of the hospital, local mother recalls horrific attack by ex-boyfriend (wtkr.com)
  • $300k in campaign funds used by Sen. L. Louise Lucas to fund legal defense (wtkr.com)

Virginia Beach

  • Norfolk sees just 39 early voters for primary election so far; key 2nd District race drives Virginia Beach turnout (13newsnow.com)
  • Virginia Beach Art Center Marks 10 Years (veermag.com)
  • Surfing helps wash away emotional scars for local vets (wtkr.com)

Ok Chesapeake! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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