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No Residential Curbside Trash or Recycling Collection on Memorial Day
There will be no residential curbside trash or recycling collection on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022. Read on... -
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will open its two (2) outdoor pools for the 2022 summer season beginning Saturday, May 28th. Read on... -
Join Us at "The Fleet of the Future: Right Sized and Electrified"
We are excited to partner with Albemarle County, Virginia Clean Cities, and the University of Virginia for a community showcase of electric equipment. Read more for event details and activity schedule! Read on... -
Sadacca Enters Guilty Pleas in Charlottesville Circuit Court
Today, in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Justin Kyle Sadacca entered guilty pleas to three counts of felony Aggravated Sexual Battery by a Massage Therapist. Read on... -
CPD Investigating an Apparent Suicide
The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating an apparent suicide at an apartment in the 1000 block of Wertland Street. Read on... -
Paving of Walkway and Sitting Area at Azalea Dog Park May 24-26
Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will be paving a walkway and a sitting area for Azalea Dog Park from May 24th through May 26th. Read on... -
Save the Date: June 9, 5PM - 7PM Community Workshop on Climate Vulnerabilities
Please plan to join us, fellow community members, and community organizations on Thursday, June 9, 5PM - 7PM for a final, virtual, Community Workshop to inform Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment! Read on... -
Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center will reopen on Tuesday, May 31
Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center located at 1000-A Cherry Avenue will reopen to the public on Tuesday, May 31. Read on... -
Reminder - Climate Surveys Still Open, through May 20th!
There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway! Two climate plans - Two surveys - Open through May 20th! Read on... -
CPD Announces Missing Person Has Been Located
The Charlottesville Police Department announces that a missing person has since been located. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville Announces New Directors and Deputy Director
Mary Ann Hardie is named Director of Human Resources, Misty Graves is named Director of Human Services, and David Dillehunt is named Deputy Director of Communications and Public Engagement. Read on... -
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will open Spray Grounds this Weekend
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will open its four (4) spray grounds on Saturday, May 14th at 10:00 am for the 2022 season. Read on... -
CPD Continues Uniform Response to Noise Complaints
The Charlottesville Police Department will continue to respond to noise complaints in the community, based on call volume. Read on... -
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on April 25, 2022. Read on... -
Surveys Open for Climate Action Planning
Surveys to inform climate action planning - both greenhouse gas reductions and climate vulnerability - are open for community input until Friday, May 20, 2022. Read on... -
CPD Releases 2021 Annual Report
The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present its 2021 Annual Report. Read on... -
UPDATE (4/20/22): Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe
Reagan Elizabeth Kale, who was previously reported missing, came into contact with Law Enforcement last night (4/19/22) and was safe. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville Publishes Annual Energy and Water Performance Report
The City of Charlottesville realized reduced utility usage and spending during fiscal year 2021 primarily due to severely reduced building occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on... -
City Council Meetings Resume in Council Chambers on Monday, April 18th
Charlottesville City Council will return to in-person meetings with limited public seating and virtual access maintained for the April 18th meeting. Read on... -
Charlottesville City Council Adopts FY 2022-2023 Budget
Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, comments on the FY 2022-2023 budget adopted by City Council at their special meeting on April 12, 2022. Read on... -
UPDATE: Bacteria Levels in Pollocks Branch Have Returned to Normal
Recent water quality monitoring detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Pollocks Branch in the vicinity of Elliott Avenue and Rockland Avenue. Those bacteria levels have returned to normal. Read on... -
Charlottesville Initiates A Big Step Forward to Large Energy and Water Savings
The City of Charlottesville hires CMTA Energy Solutions to identify energy saving opportunities that support climate action. Read on... -
CPD Provides Update for Recent Shootings
The Charlottesville Police Department provides the following information regarding two recent shooting incidents in the City. Read on... -
Fish Kill Confirmed in Tributary of Meadow Creek
The City’s Environmental Sustainability Office received a report earlier this week from a resident regarding dead fish in a tributary of Meadow Creek in the vicinity of Cedars Court. Read on... -
CPD Provides Information in Shooting Incident
The Charlottesville Police Department provides information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on the morning of March 29th. Read on... -
High Bacteria Levels Detected in Pollocks Branch
Recent water quality monitoring has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Pollocks Branch in the vicinity of Elliott Avenue and Rockland Avenue. Read on... -
City Council Archives for Minutes and Ordinance Books are Now Online
Clerk of Council Kyna Thomas announces the completion of an imaging project that brings the City Council archives for Minutes and Ordinance Books right to your fingertips. Read on... -
UPDATE: CPD Announces Missing Person Has Been Located
The Charlottesville Police Department announces that Daniel Arvelo-Perez has been located. Read on... -
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
The investigation into this shooting incident is ongoing. If you have any information, please call CrimeStoppers at 434-977-4000. Read on... -
Celebrate Finding and Fixing Water Leaks This Spring!
Celebrate finding and fixing water leaks all Spring with Fix a Leak Events! Read on... -
CPD Seeking Information Regarding Armed Robbery
The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on 2/4/22 in the Water Street parking garage in Charlottesville, VA. Read on... -
City Departments Accepting Applications for Summer Internships
Several City departments are accepting applications for college students who wish to intern over the summer. Read on... -
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Central Absentee Precinct (CAP) Move to CitySpace
There will be a Public Hearing at the April 4 City Council Meeting regarding the move of Central Absentee Precinct (CAP) to CitySpace. CAP is a mail ballot processing precinct. This move DOES NOT impact where Charlottesville voters cast early ballots. Read on... -
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of February 23, 2022 in the 800 block of Hardy Drive. Read on... -
Newly Promoted Fire Captain Graduates from Academy
Newly promoted CFD Captain, Michael Link, has graduated from the Virginia Fire Officer Academy. Read on... -
Schenks Branch Tributary Virtual Public Meeting
The City of Charlottesville invites you to a virtual public meeting to learn about the upcoming restoration of Schenks Branch Tributary in the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. Read on... -
CFD Staff Complete HazMat Training
Four Charlottesville firefighters have completed hazardous materials training. Read on... -
Leaf Collection Scheduled to Resume Monday, February 14th
Loose leaves will be collected at the curbside (no bags). Residents may also continue to use a separate leaf drop-off location. Read on... -
City Assessor's Office Completes 2022 Reassessment
Of the 15,164 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 11.69%. Commercial properties increased by an average of 2.79%. Read on... -
Cville Plans Together Begins Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
The City has started the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance, the first major action to implement the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan and Affordable Housing Strategy. Read on... -
Charlottesville City Council Appoints Rogers New Interim City Manager
The Charlottesville City Council has selected Michael C. Rogers, JD, MPP, to be Interim City Manager, effective January 31, 2022. Read on... -
Mayor Snook Issues Proclamation for Stephen Walton Day
Assistant Fire Marshal Stephen Walton is honored with a proclamation recognizing his 50 years of service to the City of Charlottesville. Read on... -
Petroleum Seep Impacting Unnamed Tributary of Meadow Creek
A petroleum seep is impacting an unnamed tributary of Meadow Creek in the vicinity of 1706 Emmet Street North in Charlottesville. Read on... -
Charlottesville Fire Department Announces Captain Promotions
For the first time in 165 years, the Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) will promote four firefighters to the rank of Captain at the same time. Read on... -
City Council Holds Special Meeting After Appointed Interim City Manager Withdraws Application
On Tuesday, November 30th, Charlottesville City Council held a Special/Emergency Meeting for the purpose of discussing the withdrawal of appointed Interim City Manager Mark Woolley. Read on... -
MISSING PERSON UPDATE - Charlottesville Woman Found Deceased in Harrisonburg
Tonita Lorice Smith was found deceased in the City of Harrisonburg, VA on November 23, 2021. The Harrisonburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation. Read on... -
CPD seeking assistance locating missing Charlottesville woman
The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance locating Tonita Lorice Smith, a missing 39-year-old Charlottesville woman. Read on... -
CPD Continues to Seek Leads Regarding Dashad "Sage" Smith Homicide
The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Dashad "Sage" Smith, who vanished on November 20, 2012. Read on... -
Police Civilian Review Board Shares Draft of Oversight Ordinance
The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board is seeking public feedback on its draft oversight ordinance; City Council will discuss the proposal on December 6. Read on... -
CAT Receives Grant to Continue Fare-Free Service to the Public
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) passengers will continue to ride fare-free for four more years thanks to funding awarded through the Transit Ridership Incentive Program Read on... -
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