Virginia Beach Holiday Season: The Virginia Aquarium is rolling out a first-ever Holiday Trail of Lights, running Nov. 20 through the new year, with timed tickets starting Sept. 24 and entry from both aquarium buildings. Data Center Rules: Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order tightening Virginia data center standards—banning state agencies from requiring non-disclosure agreements, creating an AI task force, and ending by-right approvals over 25 megawatts. Chesapeake Bay Cleanup: A Trump order is reshaping the federal cleanup approach for the Chesapeake Bay, shifting priorities toward “on-the-ground” projects and raising concerns about what gets left behind. Local Travel/Events: Grayson Highlands Fall Festival marks its 50th year at Grayson Highlands State Park Sept. 26-27, with music, crafts, and family-friendly park activities. Eastern Shore Jobs: Eastern Shore Community College opened a new Virginia Career Works Eastern Shore Center to connect residents and students with employers, training, and internships. Transportation Projects: VDOT broke ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes Norfolk Segment 1B, aiming for more reliable travel. Housing Watch: Pending home sales in August inched up nationally, but remain well below pre-pandemic levels—still a headwind for would-be movers.