Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Center in Charlottesville will host Senior Safety Day on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in partnership with the Charlottesville Albemarle TRIAD to share updated tips on fraud prevention, emergency preparedness, and safe driving for older adults—Melanie Benjamin stressed that learning the newest information is key to preventing scams.

Habitat for Humanity’s annual Women Build project is nearing its end after nearly two months when mostly women volunteers worked on building homes at the Southwood development — organizers reported wrapping up close to four houses while local realtors helped address Charlottesville's affordable housing challenge.

CASPCA, in partnership with FLOW Automotive and the Charlottesville Area SPCA, will host a Community Donation and Adoption Event during the third baseball game between UVA and Miami at Disharoon Park on May 11.

The event will feature adoptable animals and a donation station for essential supplies.

Albemarle County Police said that proactive saturation patrols during the Cinco de Mayo holiday resulted in 26 traffic stops and 30 tickets for violations such as expired or counterfeit registrations, speeding, and cellphone use—actions aimed at reducing impaired driving risks.

UVA Economics Professor Ed Burton told Morning News that the Fed took no action on rate cuts as treasury yields held steady and the jobs report did not show signs of a recession.

He added that trade with China is beneficial—he expects the President to ease tariffs soon.

The Albemarle County Office of Housing will accept applications for 50 housing voucher spots for the new Hickory Hope apartments in Southwood starting May 9 at 10 a.m. and closing May 16 at 4 p.m.—families will pay about 30% of their income toward rent while the office covers the rest, and the complex on Horizon Road will open in June.

Residents in Charlottesville are encouraged to check if they are owed money at the unclaimed property event on Friday, May 9—staffed mainly by a team of women working since March—to see if they can reclaim funds that might be theirs.

Albemarle County Supervisors approved a nearly $638-million fiscal 2026 budget Wednesday that includes a 4-cent real estate tax rate hike.

The rate hike—of which 3.2 cents will fund public safety by paying for 6 new police officers per shift and covering salaries for 57 firefighters after federal grants ended—will lead to higher tax bills.

The Virginia Baseball team returns tonight after a week off for final exams to face Towson at Disharoon Park with pregame coverage starting at 5:45 p.m. on WINA — they aim to build momentum for a final home series against Miami and will then play road games against George Mason and Virginia Tech before ACC Tournament play.

Seven UVA athletics programs posted perfect multi-year Academic Progress Rate scores of 1000 in the latest NCAA report issued today.

Women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, softball, baseball, men’s cross country, men’s golf and men’s tennis join 18 of 23 programs that reached this mark—showing the strong academic progress of student-athletes.

Pony Bradshaw Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Buy tickets — Experience a night of folk music with Pony Bradshaw and Will Overman.

Band on the Run

8:00 – 10:05 a.m. — Charlottesville High School — Volunteer opportunities available — Embrace the spirit of community while participating in a thrilling road race.

Mother's Day Market

12-5 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Jim Richardson while exploring a vibrant maker's market.

Virginia Cavaliers vs. George Mason Patriots Baseball

6-10 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Admission prices vary — Enjoy an exciting college baseball rivalry in a beautiful venue.

Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a high-energy evening with premier Jimmy Buffett hits and deep cuts.

Cars & Coffee Charlottesville

8-10 a.m. — Barracks Road Shopping Center — Free entry — A gathering of car enthusiasts showcasing a diverse range of vehicles from Ford to Ferrari.

Spring Candle-Making Workshop

6-8 p.m. — South Street Brewery — $44 plus fees — Create two personalized candles while enjoying a vibrant brewery atmosphere.

Open House at 1317 Still Meadow Avenue

6-8 p.m. — 1317 Still Meadow Avenue — $795,000 — Explore a beautifully updated home with community amenities in one of Charlottesville's most sought after neighborhoods.

Ramona Martinez Live

1-7 p.m. — Chiswell Farm & Winery — Cost not specified — Experience a heartfelt performance by honky tonker Ramona Martinez, bringing classic country vibes to life.

Louis & Larrabee Duo Live Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Batesville Market — Preorder for guaranteed entry or cash at the door — Experience a genre-blurring musical collaboration featuring heartfelt originals and classic covers.