Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Charlottesville Police Department invites residents to join National Night Out — a local event to strengthen community ties with officers outside of emergencies.

More details on the time and location will be provided soon.

Tenaska will hold an open house Tuesday at 6-8 p.m. at Fluvanna County High School to explain its power plant proposal and answer community questions.

The event is part of its permit application with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and includes a presentation (with Q&A and info stations).

Postal workers, supporters and candidate Tom Perriello rallied outside the post office Tuesday morning to call for vote-by-mail protection and secure the Postal Service’s future in the community.

Charlottesville voters will soon decide whether to adopt a proposed 1% sales tax to fund local school projects after legislation passed in Richmond enabled the measure.

Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting at Riverview Park for a new restroom facility developed since 2018 + the upgrade replaces porta-potties and sets the stage for a riverbank restoration planned to begin by year end.

Tuesday night, the Tom Sox beat Winchester 10-1 in the VBL finals opener with Lucas Cash pitching 8 1/3 innings.

The team is set to play game two today at CHO Airport Field at Charlottesville High School as they push for their fifth title.

Virginia was picked to finish sixth in the ACC in a preseason media poll released Tuesday.

Miami was the clear favorite after receiving 165 of 188 first-place votes.

Local basketball coach Eli Bennett is moving from the local league to the NBA as he heads to Indiana.

His career shift opens a new chapter in his coaching journey.

University of Virginia has rescheduled its annual Paint the Town Orange event to Friday, Aug.

28—the eve of the home opener against NC State. The spirit walk will start at 7:40 p.m. from the Omni Hotel, with a pep rally at 8 p.m. at Ting Pavilion.

Crozet’s Peachtree 11U All-Stars are preparing for the World Series and families have days to raise the funds needed for travel and fees.

Organizers say the fundraiser will begin soon.

The Masons Live Concert

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