Posted on: March 28, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2023
City of Charlottesville to Upgrade All Pedestrian Signals Breaking National Record
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - By the end of this week, the City of Charlottesville will have upgraded 26 pedestrian signals to ...
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Posted on: March 28, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2023
Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and UVA Announce Community Safety Working Group
Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the University of Virginia are undertaking a joint effort to convene local ...
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Posted on: March 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2023
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Awarded $3.17M Grant
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) has been awarded a $3.17 M grant by the Virginia Department of Health to improve...
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Posted on: March 26, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2023
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of March 29-31, 2023 – SAME AS LAST WEEK - Old Avon closed between Garrett Street and East South Street. Left turn lane from 9th/Avon Street southbound to Le...
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Posted on: March 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2023
Eggstravaganza Moves to McIntire Park Saturday, April 1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -The City of Charlottesville's annual Eggstravaganza will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM SHARP (Don’t be la...
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Parks & Recreation News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 23, 2023
Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission Announces Winners of the 2023 Sister Cities Grants Program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission is thrilled to announce the winners...
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Posted on: February 2, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2023
ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION DAY AT IVY MUC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Registration is open for Rivanna Solid Waste Authority’s electronic waste collection day to be held on Saturday, April 15th from 9 am to ...
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Posted on: February 22, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2023
2023 Sister City Travel Scholarships – Application period now open!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission is pleased to announce it has opened the application cycl...
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Posted on: February 3, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2023
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation to Start Spring Planting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Starting this Wednesday, March 15, Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will be planting 160 trees around the City . &nb...
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Parks & Recreation News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 8th, 2023
Join us March 15th for Acting on Climate Together!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Wednesday, March 15 the City of Charlottesville is hosting a community event called Acting on Climate Together.
It will be from 4:00 to...
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Climate Action
Posted on: March 6, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 6th, 2023
Celebrate finding and fixing water leaks this March with Fix a Leak Events!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA), and Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) are...
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Public Works News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2023
Leah Puryear Appointed to the Charlottesville City Council
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – At their February 21, 2023 meeting, Charlottesville City Council appointed former Charlottesville City School Board member Leah Puryear t...
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Posted on: February 8, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2023
PCOB Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Due to the lack of quorum, the scheduled Police Civilian Oversight Board meeting on February 9, 2023, has been canceled.
Any items to ...
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Posted on: February 3, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2022
Part 1 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft zoning ordinance, including the zoning districts and map.
Background &am...
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Posted on: February 3, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2023
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Offering Hiring Bonus For Summer Camp Staff
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is offering incentive bonuses to boost hires for summer ’23. Charl...
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Posted on: January 5, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 13, 2023
Traffic Alert for Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass Daytime Lane Closures.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The 250 By-pass bridge over Emmet Street will have the following closures:
- 2/14 TUES: short duration delays ...
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Posted on: February 2, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 2, 2023
Freshly Ground, Local Mulch at the Ivy Material Utilization Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - After grinding 2,200 tons of vegetative waste brought to the Ivy MUC in the last six months, this freshly ground mulch fr...
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Posted on: February 2, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 2, 2023
City Council Narrows Down the List of Appointed Council Member Applicants
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Following an open call to fill an Appointed Council Member seat that yielded 20 applications, Charlottesville Cit...
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Posted on: February 1, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2023
Community and Business Survey Launched in Support of Economic Development Strategic Plan
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The process to develop a new five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Charlot...
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Posted on: January 31, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 31, 2023
Interim City Manager to Host a Citizen Budget Forum This Evening
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, will host a Citizen Budget Forum this evening from 6-8 PM at Carver Recreation Ce...
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Posted on: January 30, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2023
Full List of Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Online
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City ...
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Posted on: January 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2023
Joint Release: Charlottesville Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Events in Memphis
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – We are profoundly saddened by the actions that led to the untimely, senseless, and brutal death of Tyre Nichols ...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: January 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2023
City Assessor's Office Completes 2023 Reassessment
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Of the 15,148 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 11.52%. Commercial properties (including apart...
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Posted on: January 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2023
New Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Staff Members Sworn In
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Business Tax Auditors and Tax Specialists were among the new staff members sworn in by Charlottesville Clerk of Court, Llezell...
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Posted on: January 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2023
Charlottesville’s Climate Protection Program is pleased to share that the Climate Action Plan (Link) has officially been adopted as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan! As we move from the p...
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Climate Action
Posted on: January 24, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2023
Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Posted Online
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Counci...
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Posted on: November 18, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 23, 2022
Emergency Shelter Options for Residents Who are Unhoused
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Residents who are experiencing homelessness, can call 434-207-2328 to receive assistance with shelter and access to programs to as...
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 18, 2023
Proposed New Charlottesville Voting Precincts Introduced to City Council
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On January 17, 2023, revised boundary lines for the nine Charlottesville voting precincts were presented before Ci...
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 9, 2023
Charlottesville DMV Select Services
DMV Select locations are permitted to issue or process:
- Original, replacement, substitute and supplemental titles
- Title maintenance to change information on title records (i.e. adding/re...
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 4, 2023
Charlottesville City Council Seeks Applications for Appointed Council Member
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the upcomin...
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 5, 2023
City of Charlottesville to Utilize Newer, More Progressive Method for Bridge Replacement
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – With the design for replacing the Dairy Road Bridge estimated to begin in July,...
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Posted on: December 30, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 3, 2023
Lend a Helping Hand to Reduce Pollution: Donate Reusable Grocery Bags
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is moving to reduce plastic pollution in our community. As authorized through Vi...
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Posted on: December 22, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 22, 2022
Safety First: Preparing for Winter in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temp...
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Posted on: December 30, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2022
REMINDER – Plastic Bag Tax Goes Into Effect on January 1, 2023 in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is moving to reduce plastic pollution in our community. ...
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Posted on: December 14, 2022
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.This is an im...
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More Information on the Climate Action Plan ...
Climate Action
Posted on: November 18, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 8, 2022
City of Charlottesville Launches 2022 National Community Survey to Gauge Resident Satisfaction
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is excited to announce the launch of Polco (www.polco.u...
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Posted on: November 18, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 6, 2022
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Courses
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Are you a strong swimmer, looking for a summer job in Aquatics, great job experience to put on your college applications or resume? Our c...
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Parks & Recreation News
Posted on: December 1, 2022
Holiday Public Service Announcement
December 1, 2022
Public Service Announcement: Holiday Safety Tips
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As the holiday season approaches, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) would like to share some important safety tips...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: December 1, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 1, 2022
City Opens Application for Funding Interest for Housing Operations & Program Support (HOPS)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is pleased to open the Application for Funding Interest for Housing Opera...
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Posted on: December 1, 2022
BackgroundOn October 3, 2022, the City's Climate Program staff presented Charlottesville's first Climate Action Plan at a City Council work session. The Climate Action Plan is a strategic document aimed at achieving Charlottesville's greenhouse gas reduct...
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Climate Action
Posted on: November 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 21, 2022
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 o...
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Posted on: November 16, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 16, 2022
A Statement on the Passing of Cole Hendrix, Former Charlottesville City Manager
Charlottesville City Government is saddened to report that Mr. Cole Hendrix, City Manager of Charlottesville from 1971-1996, passed away l...
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Posted on: November 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2022
CPD Arrests Suspect Linked to Social Media Threats Against UVA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – At approximately 10:30 a.m. on November 14th, 2022, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD), while working in...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: November 10, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2022
Buy Local Campaign Encourages Supporting Local Small Business this Holiday Season
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Albemarle County & Charlottesville Buy Local campaign highlights small businesses within Charlottesville a...
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Posted on: November 1, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2022
Community Resources for Financial Relief
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville, provides financial relief for comm...
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Posted on: October 31, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2022
Joint Press Release from Commonwealth's Attorney and Charlottesville Police Department
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Sunday October 23, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to a shots fired report near...
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Posted on: October 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 19, 2022
Deputy Chief Michael Thomas Appointed Interim Fire Chief of the Charlottesville Fire Department
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers has appointed Michael L. Thomas to serve as Interim Fire Chief...
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Charlottesville Fire News
Posted on: October 13, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 13, 2022
City of Charlottesville Notice of Funding Availability for Housing-Related Activities
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In November 2021, the City Council approved and adopted the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, of which the Cha...
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Posted on: October 12, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2022
City of Charlottesville Announces Resignation of PCOB Executive Director
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville announced today that Hansel Aguilar, Executive Director of the Police Civilian Oversight Board, ...
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Posted on: October 6, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2022
Tree Removal - Charlottesville Downtown Mall
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Division will be removing nine trees on Charlottesville’s Downton Mall. Trees have be...
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Posted on: September 20, 2022
The City of Charlottesville has committed to developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) aimed to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals of 45% by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. The CAP presents a strategic framework to prioritize actions to meet the ...
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More Information about the Climate Action Plan
Climate Action
Posted on: August 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2022
Urban Stream Health, Water Quality Monitoring, and Bacterial Contamination
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Urban streams often have some water quality impairment due to the developed nature of the lands that drain into them. This ...
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2022
Draft Inclusionary Zoning Analysis Available; Comment Period for Zoning Approach Extended Through September 6
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on its approach to the Zoning Rewrite.
Backg...
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Posted on: July 25, 2022
August 2022 Community Input Opportunities for the Climate Action Plan
Listening Sessions:The City of Charlottesville is hosting two Listening Sessions in August to provide an intentional space for voices in our community who are not traditionally involved ...
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Climate Action
Posted on: July 22, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 22, 2022
CFD to host its first-ever Girls’ Fire & Rescue Camp
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the Charlottesville Fire Department will host its first Girls’ Fire & Rescue Camp in its 166-year history, to en...
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Charlottesville Fire News
Posted on: July 15, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 15, 2022
Charlottesville Fire Department announces the promotion of a new Deputy Chief
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On August 1, 2022, the Charlottesville Fire Department will appoint its newest Deputy Chief of Operations, Scott...
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Charlottesville Fire News
Posted on: July 13, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13, 2022
GKY to Provide 2D Stormwater Management Modeling for the City of Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has awarded GKY a contract for engineering services associated with the development of a 2D...
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Public Works News
Posted on: July 8, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2022
CPD Investigating Burglary at Onesty Pool in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is currently investigating a Burglary that occurred on July 1, 2022, at approximately 4:50 a.m. at the...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2022
City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating and Completes Bond Sale
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has again received the highest rating from both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investor Service...
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
New materials have been posted to the City's website for the Climate Action Plan and the Climate Vulnerability Assessment!
The new materials are linked directly below. These materials, as well as additional resources and information about the pla...
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Climate Action
Posted on: June 12, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2022
**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person in Charlottesville Has Been Located Safely
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person has been located safely.
[original release below]
CHARLOT...
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2022
**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe
UPDATE 6/10/22: Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe.
[origi...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
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.
You are invited to this free workshop, hosted by the City...
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Climate Action
Posted on: May 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2022
City Building Permit Division Experiencing Low Staffing Levels
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville Department of Neighborhood Development Services (NDS) is currently experiencing low staffing levels in its bui...
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Posted on: May 19, 2022
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!
The Climate Vulnerability Assessmen...
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Climate Action
Posted on: May 13, 2022
There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway!
Over 160 responses have been received so far. Please share your thoughts on prel...
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Climate Action
Posted on: April 28, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2022
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on April 25, 2022 in the 400 block of He...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 20, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 20, 2022
Two climate surveys - one for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and one for assessing climate vulnerabilities - are open until Friday, May 20!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City’s Climate Protection...
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Climate Action
Posted on: April 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2022
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present the 2021 Annual Report.
The report provides important statistical data, as well as a glimpse of our departments activities through...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2022
UPDATE - 4/20/22: Regan Elizabeth Kale, who was previously reported missing, came into contact with Law Enforcement last night (4/19/22) and was safe.
[original release below]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Poli...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 4, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2022
CPD Provides Update for Recent Shootings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department provides the following information regarding two recent shooting incidents in the City.
On March 19, 2022 the Charlottesvi...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: March 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2022
CPD Provides Information in Shooting Incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department provides information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on the morning of March 29th.
At approximately 12:4...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: March 20, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2022
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - [UPDATE 3/21/22 AT 3:30PM] - The investigation into the shooting incident that occurred this weekend in the parking lot of the Fry Springs Beach ...
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Charlottesville Police News