Good morning, Charlottesville.

Tickets go on sale for Foxfield Fall Races on Oct.

4. The local event features a Vendor Village, family-friendly activities, and food & beverage options.

Charlottesville Food Co-op announced it will not pursue the planned grocery store at 501 Cherry Avenue after a study conducted over the past year showed the plan was not financially viable + it said it will explore other locations to improve food access.

Virginia National Bank is launching a sweepstakes that will draw three winners each week starting July 24 for debit card purchases of $20 or more until Aug.

28. Bank officials said winners will be notified and funds deposited, while customers should not give out their pin or account details.

Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Airport will offer daily non-stop service to Newark starting Sept.

24, giving local travelers access to an international hub via United Airlines. The new route follows American Airlines’ return to Chicago earlier this month.

Charlottesville City Council will vote today on a resolution asking the Circuit Court to put a 1% sales tax referendum on the Nov.

3 general election ballot (a step that could affect local school funding).

At UVA Health in Charlottesville, researchers have developed a machine-learning tool to improve genomic research — it identifies and corrects hidden errors to boost study accuracy.

Homeless patients discharged from local hospitals must recover outdoors, which can worsen their health.

Community groups say UVA Health should extend its temporary hotel program to include patients like Reuben Ealy + Kristina Napier who lack safe housing.

Virginia women's lacrosse assistant Kady Glynn will play in net for Germany at the 2026 Nissin Foods World Lacrosse Championship in Tokyo starting Friday, July 24—and field hockey head coach Ole Keusgen named Olympian Brendan Creed as his new assistant ahead of exhibition play on August 13.

Coey Redd Live Performance

8 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Coey Redd in an iconic Charlottesville venue.

35th Chihamba Cultural Arts Festival

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Booker T. Washington Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultural heritage with vibrant performances and artistic expressions.

Vincent Zorn Live Music

12-4 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — Cost TBD — Enjoy award-winning wine and Latin guitar with stunning views.

The Masons Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket information required — Experience live music in a vibrant setting.