Good morning, Charlottesville.

New Creation VA is a nonprofit fighting human trafficking by offering survivor-made goods and prevention programs to help local communities recognize and stop exploitation + it partners with over 200 groups globally and transformed a former adult entertainment store into a hub for dignified work and recovery support.

Data from the Charlottesville Police Department shows that during May and June this summer, there were 6 shots fired incidents and 4 shootings compared to 21 and 6 last year, and CPD chief Michael Kochis said improved staffing & community efforts helped reduce gun violence.

UVA economics professor Jonathan Colmer urged local officials—using a new tool that merges Census data with weather forecasts—to pinpoint vulnerable groups during disasters.

The framework was tested during Hurricane Milton in 2024 and will be expanded to cover wildfires and heat waves in the future.

Ivy Road in Charlottesville will close for construction this weekend, delaying traffic as officials deactivate traffic lights (for lane closures) and use a flagging operation (to manage safety).

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will start road improvement work in the Pantops area in Fall 2026—one year sooner than planned—to make traffic flows, walking, and biking safer.

Supervisor Bea LaPisto Kirtley has long pushed for the project that will add better traffic signals and crosswalks at the Route 250-Route 20 intersection.

After a severe drought in 2002, Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority started a master water plan that includes building a new Central Water Line and expanding Ragged Mountain Reservoir capacity — projects that will finish later to secure water supplies during future droughts.

The City of Charlottesville earned a Class One ISO rating for fire protection — the highest rating available — that may lower insurance costs for local homes and businesses.

Joe Phillips, deputy chief of the Charlottesville Fire Department, said the score shows good teamwork among city utilities, the fire department, and the Albemarle University Emergency Communications Center.

UVA Health received a $637,000 grant and will launch a violence intervention program to support community members recovering from the summer shootings in Charlottesville — the program hires local workers to help victims transition from hospital care to everyday life.

Cville Smash will open Charlottesville’s first dedicated indoor pickleball facility this September at the renovated Seminole Square Shopping Center.

The 33,000‑square‑foot facility — designed for pickleball with nine courts, social areas and a food section — will host play, lessons and tournaments for players at all levels.

David Wax Museum: Golden Hour

8 PM – 12 AM — Fry's Spring Beach Club — Cost info not provided — Experience the globally recognized sound of David Wax Museum live in Charlottesville.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gipsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.

Virginia Wine & Oyster Celebration

5-8 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Cost varies — Enjoy fresh oysters and live music by Matthew O'Donnell in a beautiful winery setting.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free admission — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba tunes every Tuesday evening.

Berto & Vincent - Wild Gypsy Rumba Night

7 p.m.-1 a.m. — The Bebedero — Cover charge applies — Experience wild Gypsy Rumba fused with Latin and Cuban rhythms as Berto & Vincent take the stage.

Cars & Coffee Charlottesville

8-10 a.m. — Barracks Road Shopping Center — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant display of diverse cars in a friendly atmosphere every first and third Saturday of the month.

Psi Games 2025

10 AM – 6 PM — Omni Charlottesville Hotel — Experience a day of mind-bending challenges and competitions.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.

Wild Gypsy Rumba Night with Berto & Vincent

7 PM – 1 AM — The Bebedero — Free entry — Experience the electrifying fusion of Gypsy Rumba and Latin rhythms from talented musicians Berto & Vincent.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba every Tuesday evening.