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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of March 20-24th, 2023
Traffic Advisory for the week of March 20-24, 2023. Read on... -
ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION DAY AT IVY MUC
Registration is now open for Rivanna Solid Waste Authority's electronic waste collection day. Read on... -
2023 Sister City Travel Scholarships – Application period now open!
The application period for the Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission Travel Scholarship Program is now open! $8,000 is available to support Charlottesville residents seeking to visit any Sister and/or Friendship Cities. Read on... -
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation to Start Spring Planting
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will plant approximately 160 trees around the City starting Wednesday, March 15. Read on... -
Acting on Climate Together – March 15, 2023
Join us on March 15th for Acting on Climate Together! Read on... -
Celebrate Finding and Fixing Water Leaks This March!
Celebrate finding and fixing water leaks this March with Fix a Leak Events! Read on... -
Leah Puryear Appointed to the Charlottesville City Council
Charlottesville City Council has appointed former Charlottesville City School Board member Leah Puryear to the vacancy left by the resignation of Sena Magill. Puryear begins her term on Monday, February 7, 2023. Read on... -
PCOB Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum
Due to the lack of quorum, the scheduled Police Civilian Oversight Board meeting on February 9, 2023, has been canceled. Read on... -
Part 1 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft zoning ordinance, including the zoning districts and map. Read on... -
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Offering Hiring Bonus For Summer Camp Staff
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is now offering signing and end-of-camp bonuses for open positions through their Day Camps, Adaptive Camos, and Inclusion Program. Read on... -
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass Daytime Lane Closures
Traffic Alert for Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass daytime lane closures. Read on... -
Freshly Ground, Local Mulch at the Ivy Material Utilization Center
After six months of grinding down 2,200 pounds of local trees and vegetation, the Ivy Material Utilization Center has fresh mulch, first come, first serve. Read on... -
City Council Narrows Down the List of Appointed Council Member Applicants
Following an open call to fill an Appointed Council Member seat that yielded 20 applications, Charlottesville City Council has narrowed down the pool to six applicants. Read on... -
Community and Business Survey Launched in Support of Economic Development Strategic Plan
The department of Economic Development has launched a survey to better support their strategic plan. Read on... -
Interim City Manager to Host a Citizen Budget Forum This Evening
Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, will host a Citizen Budget Forum this evening from 6-8 PM at Carver Recreation Center in Charlottesville, VA. Read on... -
Full List of Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Online
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. The full list of applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on... -
Joint Release: Charlottesville Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Events in Memphis
We are profoundly saddened by the actions that led to the untimely, senseless, and brutal death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five former members of the Memphis Police Department. Read on... -
City Assessor's Office Completes 2023 Reassessment
Of the 15,148 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 11.52% and commercial properties increased by an average of 12.16%. Read on... -
New Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Staff Members Sworn In
Business Tax Auditors and Tax Specialists were among the new staff members sworn in by Charlottesville Clerk of Court, Llezelle Dugger. Read on... -
Charlottesville Climate Action Plan has officially been adopted!
On Tuesday, January 17, City Council officially adopted the Climate Action Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Read on... -
Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Posted Online
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. Current applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on... -
Emergency Shelter Options for Residents Who are Unhoused
With the advent of colder weather, the City of Charlottesville, on behalf of the partners in the Homelessness Continuum of Care provides general information regarding local winter shelter services. Read on... -
Proposed New Charlottesville Voting Precincts Introduced to City Council
Revised boundary lines for the nine Charlottesville voting precincts have been presented to City Council. These revisions will be voted on by City Council March 6. Read on... -
Charlottesville DMV Select Services
Did you know that there is a DMV Select in City Hall? The on-site staff provides many services from providing handicap placards to personalized plate orders, and more. Read on... -
Charlottesville City Council Seeks Applications for Appointed Council Member
Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the upcoming departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. The Appointed Council Member will serve until December 31, 2023. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville to Utilize Newer, More Progressive Method for Bridge Replacement
The City of Charlottesville has decided to try a different construction project delivery method for the Dairy Road Bridge replacement for quicker construction, fewer road closures, and bigger savings. Read on... -
Lend a Helping Hand to Reduce Pollution: Donate Reusable Grocery Bags
Organizations throughout the community are accepting donations for reusable grocery bags for those in need. Read on... -
Safety First: Preparing for Winter in Charlottesville
Winter storms bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, know how to prepare your home and your car before a storm hits. Read on... -
REMINDER – Plastic Bag Tax Effective January 1, 2023 in Charlottesville
Effective January 1, 2023, Charlottesville will be enacting a five-cent tax on disposable plastic bags given to shoppers during checkout at grocery stores, convenience stores, and pharmacies. Read on... -
Planning Commission votes to advance the Climate Action Plan
Last night, on Dec. 13, 2022, at a joint meeting of the Charlottesville Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Charlottesville Climate Action Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville Launches 2022 National Community Survey to Gauge Resident Satisfaction
The City of Charlottesville seeks input from residents to provide feedback on the City’s decisions and operations thorough the National Community Survey. Read on... -
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses
Our community is experiencing a lifeguard shortage, and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation wants to saturate our community with certified lifeguards to establish safe aquatic opportunities for everyone. Read on... -
Public Service Announcement: Holiday Safety Tips
As the holiday season approaches, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) would like to share some important safety tips with our community. Read on... -
Application for Funding Interest for Housing Operations & Program Support
The City of Charlottesville is pleased to open the Application for Funding Interest for Housing Operations & Program Support (HOPS), which was formerly included in the Vibrant Communities Fund applications for housing-related activities. Read on... -
Adopting Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan
Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan is moving forward for proposed adoption as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. This adoption process begins with a public hearing on December 13, 2022 with the Planning Commission and City Council. Read on... -
Upcoming Closure of City Offices for Thanksgiving Holiday
Charlottesville City government offices will be closing at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and will remain closed through Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read on... -
A Statement on the Passing of Cole Hendrix, Former City Manager
Charlottesville City Government is saddened to report the passing of Mr. Cole Hendrix, City Manager of Charlottesville from 1971-1996. Read on... -
CPD Arrests Suspect Linked to Social Media Threats Against UVA
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on November 14th, 2022, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD), while working in conjunction with the University of Virginia Police Department, was made aware of several concerning and threatening social media posts. Read on... -
Buy Local Campaign Encourages Supporting Local Small Business this Holiday Season
The Buy Local campaign is in full swing, and local Offices of Economic Development want the community to consider spending locally when shopping this holiday season. Read on... -
Community Resources for Financial Relief
The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County are providing financial relief throughout the community for those who have faced economic hardships as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read on... -
Joint Press Release from Commonwealth's Attorney and CPD
On Sunday October 23, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to a shots fired report near the 200 Block of West Main St in Charlottesville. Read on... -
Deputy Michael Thomas Appointed Interim Fire Chief of the Charlottesville Fire Department
Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers has appointed Michael L. Thomas to serve as Interim Fire Chief for the Charlottesville Fire Department. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville Notice of Funding Availability for Housing-Related Activities
As part of the implementation process of the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Plan, the City is revising its approach towards allocation of funding for affordable housing and homelessness support initiatives. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville Announces Resignation of PCOB Executive Director
The City of Charlottesville announced today that Hansel Aguilar, Executive Director of the Police Civilian Oversight Board, has resigned from the organization effective October 21, 2022. Read on... -
Next Steps for Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan
Last week, Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan was presented at a City Council work session. As part of moving the Climate Action Plan forward, the City continues to seek community feedback and involvement. Input is requested by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 Learn more ... -
Tree Removal - Charlottesville Downtown Mall
The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Division will be removing nine trees on Charlottesville’s Downton Mall. Timing of tree work will likely occur in late winter to early spring 2023. Read on... -
Climate Action Plan to be Presented to City Council - 10/03/2022
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... -
Urban Stream Health, Water Quality Monitoring, and Bacterial Contamination
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... -
Draft Inclusionary Zoning Analysis Available; Comment Period Extended
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... -
Upcoming Climate Action Listening Sessions & Town Hall Community Workshop
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... -
CFD to host its first-ever Girls’ Fire & Rescue Camp
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... -
Charlottesville Fire Department announces the promotion of a new Deputy Chief
On August 1, 2022, the Charlottesville Fire Department will appoint its newest Deputy Chief of Operations, Scott Carpenter. Read on... -
GKY to Provide 2D Stormwater Management Modeling for Charlottesville
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... -
CPD Investigating Burglary at Onesty Pool in Charlottesville
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... -
City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating and Completes Bond Sale
The City of Charlottesville has again received the highest rating from both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investor Services. Read on... -
New Climate Planning Materials Available
New materials have been posted to the City's website for the Climate Action Plan and the Climate Vulnerability Assessment! Read on... -
**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person Has Been Located Safely
The Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person in Charlottesville has been located safely. Read on... -
**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe
Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe. Read on... -
Community Workshop: Help Charlottesville become Climate Resilient!
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 Building Permit Division Experiencing Low Staffing Levels
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... -
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... -
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... -
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 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... -
CPD Provides Update for Recent Shootings
The Charlottesville Police Department provides the following information regarding two recent shooting incidents in the City. 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... -
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...
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