Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will host a Holiday Craft Party on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Carver Recreation Center. Join for an afternoon of crafts, hot chocolate and music. Read on...
As of October 13, 2023, enforcement of relevant provisions of law related to “skill games” will begin in the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle on January 1, 2024. Read on...
Week of December 4-8, 2023: Daytime work at 9th/Avon/Garrett/Levy/Old Avon intersection and 9th/Avon/East Market intersection. Work Zone extended north of East Market Street in the far right lane of Northbound 9th/Avon Street. Read on...
Parks and Recreation will renovate the parking lot at Tonsler Park starting November 20, 2023, and run through March 15, 2024. Tonsler will remain open, but there will be limited parking. Read on...
A delegation from Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Charlottesville’s Friendship City, will be visiting Charlottesville from November 12-14, 2023. Hosted by the City of Charlottesville and the Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission. Read on...
Parks and Recreation is excited to begin developing the City’s first Comprehensive Master Plan. This document will guide future planning, policy, and development of programs and facilities for many years. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville is beginning construction of a significant environmental restoration project in partnership with the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. Read on...
Carver Recreation Center will be closed for all recreational activities Tuesday, November 7, 2023 for Election Day. The site will be used as a polling location. Operations will resume as scheduled Wednesday November 8, 2023, at 7:00AM. Read on...
SAVE THE DATE for the Resilient Together Virtual Open House on Thursday, November 16, 6PM-7:30PM for an engaging, interesting, and informative conversation on climate protection! Read on...
Due to the current lifeguard shortage, Smith AFC Lap & Recreational pool will be closed Monday-Wednesday, 10AM-3:30PM and Thursday 10:00AM-4:30PM in November. Read on...
Kamisha Spencer, Program Supervisor for the Department of Human Services recently completed the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute, a partnership between Virginia Women Leading Government and the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center. Read on...
The October 27 deadline for the Housing Operations Program Support (HOPS) is fast approaching, so don’t miss the chance of being able to take advantage of this opportunity. Read on...
Charlottesville Division of Parks and Recreation invites the public to an educational walk/discussion focusing on upcoming tree maintenance on the Downtown Mall trees. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville's annual Downtown Safe Halloween Festival will take place on Saturday, October 26 2019 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Ting Pavilion. Read on...
The Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” Read on...
At approximately 12:11 p.m., James Robert Allen was taken into custody. Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) will be holding media availability with Chief Kochis at 1:30 p.m. to provide an update to the investigation in front of the CPD. Read on...
Starting October 11, Parks & Recreation will begin its Invasive Plant Management Program with approximately 50 goats to consume unwanted plants in Fry's Spring Park. Read on...
A Charlottesville jury has convicted 38-year-old Tadashi Demetrius Keyes of first degree murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony on January 28, 2023. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville is beginning construction of a significant environmental restoration project in partnership with the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. Read on...
City Manager, Samuel Sanders, Jr. has issued a directive to lift the closing time in Market Street Park in response to allegations made during Monday night's City Council meeting. Read on...
In-Person Early Voting for the November General Election begins this Friday, September 22, and runs through Saturday, November 4 in the Office of Voter Registration during regular business hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville will be holding an information session on the City’s ongoing update of its ADA Transition Plan tonight. Charlottesville residents are invited to attend and provide their input. Read on...
The Community Police Academy, which provides experiential training on the daily operations and functions of CPD, will be accepting applications for its fall program. Read on...
The Commissioner of the Revenue’s in-person customer service operations will now be temporarily located in CitySpace, directly above the Parks and Recreation Offices on the Downtown Mall. Read on...
We are excited to announce the launch of Resilient Together, a new collaboration between Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the University of Virginia. Read on...
Starting the week of September 25, Parks and Recreation will begin invasive plant control at Forest Hills Park, Azalea Park, and Jordan Park to help reduce overgrowth of unwanted trees, vines, and shrubs. Read on...
Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center will be closed to the public for roof replacement September 29, 2023-January 3, 2024. The Center will open November 7 for Election Day. Read on...
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA), Albemarle County Service Authority, and City of Charlottesville Utilities Department report that they are prepared to meet the community’s public drinking water needs, despite below normal rainfall. Read on...
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is requesting the public's input on current and future library services by participating in their strategic planning survey. Read on...
Charlottesville City Manager, Samuel Sanders, Jr. has selected a new Director of Communications and Public Engagement, Afton Schneider, who started her role on Wednesday, September 6th. Read on...
The Equity Center at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville Department of Human Services, and Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, released the latest Stepping Stones Report. Read on...
This Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is to inform the community of the proposed timeline of upcoming notices of funding for affordable housing-related initiatives. Read on...
Parks and Recreation will be planting approximately 160 trees throughout the City starting in November. Residents are invited to provide input on where they would like trees installed. Read on...
Furthering its commitment to accessibility, the City of Charlottesville is embarking on an update of its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Read on...
The Charlottesville Homeowner Assistance Program Grant filing deadline has been extended from Friday, September 1, 2023 to Friday, September 8, 2023 at 5 pm. Read on...
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices and Central Virginia Community Justice will join the Vera Institute of Justice’s Reshaping Prosecution program to improve public safety and center racial equity through diversion and community engagement. Read on...
The Charlottesville Aquatics Program has selected two college students to fill a brand new position to keep Washington Park Pool's lifeguards in the stands. Read on...
"The Department of Justice’s Executive Committee for Project Safe Neighborhoods has unanimously approved the addition of the greater Charlottesville-Albemarle County-University of Virginia region into the program." Read on...
Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders has announced his selection of Fire Chief Michael L. Thomas and Interim Deputy City Manager for Operations, Steven W. Hicks. Read on...
The City has designated various locations as locations to cool down for those affected by the extreme high temperatures expected to continue in the area. Read on...
The Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission is pleased to host a delegation from Winneba, Ghana July 24-August 2, 2023. Residents are invited to attend events in their honor. Read on...
Starting July 31, Parks & Recreation will begin its Invasive Plant Management Program with approximately 50 goats to consume unwanted plants. Read on...
Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meadow Creek. Read on...
Michael C. Rogers announced to City staff of his decision to withdraw from consideration to be the permanent City Manager for the City of Charlottesville. Read on...
The Charlottesville Fire Department wants to remind the community that while fireworks may be legal and enjoyed in surrounding counties, ALL fireworks are illegal in the City of Charlottesville. Read on...
The City's Office of Emergency Management has issued a notice to residents that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Charlottesville area is currently 158, which is considered "unhealthy." Read on...
Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meadow Creek. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville Office of Community Development seeks applications for HOME-ARP funding that can be used to acquire, rehabilitate, or construct rental housing within the Charlottesville City limits that are affordable. Read on...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting the air quality in the Charlottesville area, as well as large portions of the United States. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in our area is in the range of 216, which is considered “very unhealthy”. Read on...
Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meade Creek in the vicinity of Meade Park. Read on...
The Department of Human Services collaborated with UVA and other nonprofits to create a website that highlights all youth programs available in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. Read on...
On May 13, Parks & Rec and the Rivanna Trails Foundation came together to build a new nature trail at the confluence of Meadow Creek and the Rivanna River. Read on...
Charlottesville Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers announces the appointment of Inez M. Gonzalez as the new Executive Director of the Police Civilian Oversight Board. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville is excited to announce that is has been awarded a $7.1 million federal grant to complete upgrades to the natural gas system. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville has started the process of upgrading all pedestrian signals to include audio indications that are accessible via cellphone. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
