Residential curbside leaf collection starts Monday, October 31, 2022. Leaves will be collected loose at the curb (no bags) up to three times during the season. Text alert schedule reminders and a drop-off location will be again available this year. Read on...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of October 3-7, 2022 – Closure of pedestrian tunnel to/from the Downtown Mall via the Pavilion on Water Street. Monticello Road closed to through traffic between Graves Street and Old Avon. Read on...
One of the Charlottesville’s Department of Human Services programs, Community Attention Foster Families, has received a United Way Award which recognizes organizations that have had a positive impact on their community. Read on...
On October 3, 2022, the Climate Action Plan will be presented to City Council at their afternoon work session. Additionally, the City's Climate Protection Program has add a new staff member! Read on...
The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority has a series of special collection days coming up throughout September and October for residents in Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Town of Scottsville. Read on...
Urban streams often have some water quality impairment due to the developed nature of the lands that drain into them. This is the case with many of the streams in Charlottesville. Read on...
The intersection of Rugby Avenue and Rose Hill Drive has been temporarily converted to a 4-Way Stop. This is to support the need for better control of the busy intersection with an increased number of students walking to school. Read on...
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...
The City of Charlottesville provides the following update regarding the City's safety and emergency preparedness efforts for the weekend of August 11-13, 2022. Read on...
This August: Listening Sessions to provide an intentional space for voices in our community who are not traditionally involved in climate conversations, and, a Town Hall Community Workshop for all community members to provide input on GHG reductions. Read on...
Charlottesville Fire Department will host its 2022 Girls’ Fire & Rescue Camp to encourage women to seek career opportunities in the fire/EMS services profession. Read on...
PVCC, working in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia, will land the UVA Med-flight helicopter on the Buford Middle School field on Wednesday, July 27th. Read on...
The Charlottesville Police Department is currently investigating several larcenies that have occurred in neighborhoods across the area over the last few weeks. Read on...
The City will designate Key Recreation Center, Tonsler Recreation Center, and the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (Central Branch) as cooling centers beginning Tuesday, July 19. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville announces the selection of POLIHIRE, a Washington D.C. based executive recruitment firm to assist the Interim City Manager in identifying candidates for the position of Police Chief. Read on...
For the 10th year in a row, the City of Charlottesville is honored as a Department of Environment Quality Virginia Environmental Excellence Program Sustainability Partner. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville has awarded GKY a contract for engineering services associated with the development of a 2D stormwater management model of the portion of the Moore’s Creek Watershed located within its city limits. Read on...
The Charlottesville Police Department is currently investigating a Burglary that occurred on July 1, 2022, at approximately 4:50 a.m. at the Onesty Pool in Charlottesville, VA. Read on...
The Charlottesville Police Department is currently investigating a Burglary that occurred on July 4, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of East Market Street, Charlottesville VA. Read on...
The City has started the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance, and will host an open house event to gather input on the proposed zoning approach. Read on...
Please join the conversation on Thursday, June 9, 5 PM - 7 PM for a virtual Community Workshop to discuss the City of Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment.
Register in advance of the workshop, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. Read on...
City of Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook issues a proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Day to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence. Read on...
Neighborhood Development Services is currently experiencing low staffing levels in its building permit division. As a result, there are major delays in the issuance of building permits and inspections. Read on...
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...
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...
Charlottesville High School students are staging a walk-out today at 1:00 PM in solidarity against gun violence and to honor the victims of the recent school shooting in Texas. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Charlottesville City Council will return to in-person meetings with limited public seating and virtual access maintained for the April 18th meeting. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance locating Tonita Lorice Smith, a missing 39-year-old Charlottesville woman. Read on...
The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Dashad "Sage" Smith, who vanished on November 20, 2012. Read on...
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...
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...
