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mahatmakanejeeves

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Thu Jan 1, 2026, 05:32 AM 14 hrs ago

Pride flag crosswalks in Virginia Beach's ViBe Creative District defaced with homophobic slurs [View all]

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Pride flag crosswalks in Virginia Beach's ViBe Creative District defaced with homophobic slurs

Graffiti pressure washed off Tuesday


Photo by: Councilman Michael Berlucchi
Homophobic vandalism in ViBe District

By: Web Staff , Colter Anstaett
Posted 2:27 PM, Dec 23, 2025 and last updated 9:49 AM, Dec 24, 2025

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Several homophobic slurs were written on the Pride flag walkways at Virginia Beach's ViBe Creative District, prompting Virginia Beach Police to open an investigation.

That graffiti included variations of the f-word, a drawing of male genitalia, and the words "Trump 2028."

“Don’t kill the vibe," said Wave Riding Vehicles General Manager David Lewis. The business sits at the intersection. The ViBe Creative District is an area known for being supportive of the LGBTQ community.

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Distraction / Misdirection Norrrm 13 hrs ago #1
Punching down and projecting IronLionZion 11 hrs ago #2
Well... OldBaldy1701E 11 hrs ago #3
There be cameras I presume. GreenWave 11 hrs ago #4
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