Good morning, Charlottesville.

Families filled the streets of Westhaven today with food, music and connection as the celebration brought neighbors together.

The event uplifted the local community and provided an opportunity for residents to support one another.

Families attended a back-to-school bash at the Ting Pavilion that offered free supplies, music, and games and brought hundreds together with school staff and local groups.

The event featured a downtown passport scavenger hunt — a new addition — that gave kids extra fun as they prepared for the school year.

Nyeem Hill, a Scottsville teen who led a police chase that forced UVa to shelter in place in February, received nearly two additional years in jail for a probation violation—after a judge ruled he was armed despite his lawyer’s claim that his jeans were too tight to hold a gun.

Albemarle County was awarded a $9.7M grant from the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program for site readiness work at Rivanna Futures (acquired in December 2023).

The grant, administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, will expedite pre-construction activities to attract high-quality jobs in sectors such as bioscience and defense (a key aim for the county).

Hundreds of demonstrators lined the sidewalks outside the Shops at Stonefield in Charlottesville — they took part in the nationwide 'Rage Against the Regime' protests.

UVA Football head coach Tony Elliott is focusing on recruiting the best in-state talent—bolstered by new facilities and investments—to build a stronger team in the spirit of former coach George Welsh.

The team opens its season on Aug. 30 against Coastal Carolina as Elliott aims to keep top players local.

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.

Berto & Vincent: Wild Gypsy Rumba

7 PM - 1 AM — The Bebedero — Check the venue for entry fee — Enjoy the wild Gypsy Rumba sounds with Latin and Cuban influences performed by Berto & Vincent.

C'Vinyl Night

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — 18 & Over Only — Enjoy a night of vinyl music in a vibrant local venue.

Erynn McLeod EP Release Show

6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket info pending — Celebrate the release of Erynn McLeod's EP with special guests Kylie Grunsfeld, Claire Boyer, & Tyler Meacham.

Ramona Martinez Concert

6 PM – 12 AM — Mejicali — Free entry — Enjoy classic country tunes from honky tonker Ramona Martinez in a delightful evening setting.

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

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

Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn

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

Runaway Gin Concert

8:30 – 10:00 PM — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Tickets starting at $37 — Catch the lively tribute to Phish with fellow music lovers in Charlottesville.