Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Tomato Tomato Fest returns Tuesday in Charlottesville as local farmers, artists and chefs gather for tomato tastings, competitions and art exhibits — expanding the celebration by closing Graves Street for extra vendors.

City of Promise is accepting applications for its DreamBuilders program that helps families with elementary school children reach educational, career, and financial goals by providing coaching and a stipend for training.

Applications remain open until (Aug. 7).

Roux St. Café, a locally owned Cajun-inspired restaurant that opened in 2024, will close on July 31.

Owners Kellie and Brian Washington invite guests to visit one last time before ending this chapter.

Soul of Cville festival will run from Aug.

10 to 16 at IX Park and other local spots, spotlighting over 80 Black-owned businesses & community leaders with key events like a run at Jefferson High and a Best in Black ceremony at Live Arts Theater.

City of Promise is accepting applications for the DreamBuilders program that will help families set educational, career and financial goals by pairing them with a coach and offering a stipend for training.

Families with an elementary-age child can apply through Aug. 7.

United Way of Greater Charlottesville and Piedmont Virginia Community College have launched Level 3 of the Early Learning Career Launch for early childhood educators working in publicly funded programs — classes begin in August and aim to place 45 new lead educators by the end of 2026.

U.Va. launched its first student-run emergency medical service, Dr. William Brady said on On Record.

The program gives EMT students hands-on training and works with local first responders to improve campus safety.

Virginia's new pay transparency law requires employers to list a wage or salary range in job postings and bans asking about salary history to support fair negotiations.

It took effect on July 1 and covers openings, promotions, transfers and other employment opportunities.

Charlottesville released a new brochure (Working Together on Homelessness) to clear up misinformation about the Free Bridge encampment and explain plans to transition residents out by Sept.

1 while outreach teams connect people with housing and healthcare. City officials ask residents not to confront those at the site.

UVA Health researchers at the SALT Lab have received a $6.5 million grant to study two lymphatic diseases.

The funding will support their ongoing research and may lead to better treatment options.

Bryce Neely and Brayden Bachman hit two-run home runs as the Tom Sox beat Waynesboro 5-2 on Monday at Kate Collins Field, advancing to the Valley Baseball League championship series for the fifth straight summer.

Charlottesville will face Winchester in the series with game one scheduled for today at 7 p.m.

The Masons Live Concert

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