Good morning, Charlottesville.

Today, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is raising awareness for Hunger Action Month by urging locals to donate, volunteer, and advocate as it faced a 16% rise in weekly visits—averaging over 170,000 guests in the past fiscal year.

The food bank will also join community events, including a Mad Jazz and Wine Festival on Sept. 6, where a portion of the proceeds will support hunger relief.

Charlottesville Inclusive Media and its partners have been nominated for the Collaboration of the Year award for their work in improving local journalism since 2018.

The winners will be announced today at the LION Sustainability Summit in St. Louis.

Albemarle County Police Department has issued a shelter-in-place alert for a 2-mile radius around the 3800 block of Scottsville Road — where officers are searching for a possibly armed suspect described as a Black teen in a black hoodie carrying a two-tone backpack — and residents must stay indoors while others avoid the area.

Former UVa admin Yvonne Hillman pleaded guilty to embezzling $20,432 from the McIntire School of Commerce foundation by charging personal items and repaying the full amount—she received a five-year sentence with all time suspended and must show good behavior.

University students reported that the early search for second-year housing is stressful as many signed off-Grounds leases while still adjusting to campus life—University Housing now offers in-person virtual sessions to help guide decisions about varying costs and deadlines.

On Monday night, Charlottesville City Council considered an appeal of the Board of Architectural Review’s unanimous denial to demolish the historic Wertenbaker House.

The house—built in 1843 by former UVA librarian William Wertenbaker and now housing UVA students—is one of the few pre-1850 structures still intact in the Wertland Historic District.

Albemarle County Fire Chief Dan Eggleston will retire on October 24 after 23 years leading fire rescue.

A day after announcing his retirement plans, he responded to an explosion in the Glenmore subdivision that flattened a house, killed a woman, injured a man, and damaged a dozen properties.

Virginia’s athletic department launched a new podcast, Inside Virginia Athletics with Carla Williams, that features athletic director John Freeman discussing revenue sharing and student-athlete funding—episodes debuted last month and will run through the end of the calendar year to help fans understand the changes ahead.

Chatham County Line and The Mammals Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of engaging live music from Chatham County Line and The Mammals.

Cars & Coffee Charlottesville

8-10 a.m. — Barracks Road Shopping Center — Free entry — Explore a diverse collection of cars in a casual and vibrant atmosphere.

Ramona Martinez Concert

2-8 p.m. — Glass House Winery & Brewery — Check venue for entry cost — Experience the heartfelt honky tonk tunes of Ramona Martinez inspired by classic country music.

Hash Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with The Barons and HASH the Band featuring Chloë Ester.

Cville Veg Fest

11 AM – 4 PM — IX Art Park — Free entry — Enjoy vegan food, speakers, live entertainment, and activities for all ages at this community celebration.

Charlottesville PBR Rodeo

8:00-9:30 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo entertainment with PBR's top performers.

Stanford Cardinal vs. Virginia Cavaliers Football

7:30-9 p.m. — Scott Stadium — Cost info not provided — Catch an exciting football matchup between Stanford and Virginia.

Tyler Childers Concert

7-9 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Tyler Childers with proceeds supporting local Appalachian initiatives.

The Concussion Discussion

5:30-8:00 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville — Ticket prices vary — Explore the latest research and treatment debate surrounding concussions with expert insights.

Will Overman - 'Stranger' Release Celebration

5-11 p.m. — Sidetracks Music — Free entry — Celebrate the release of Will Overman's new music with songs and stories from this local favorite.