Key's Corner Market To-Go

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2021

Key's Corner Market To-Go

Charlottesville, VA – Charlottesville City Market is happy to announce that our drive-thru market will continue for the winter season at the Herman Key Jr Recreation Center in Downtown Charlott...

Mario Jarman Hodges pleads guilty to attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mario Jarman Hodges pleaded guilty to attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 25, 2021, and faces up to fo...

Charlottesville City Council Appoints Chip Boyles City Manager

A STATEMENT FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL

Over the past week, City Council has held several closed sessions to discuss the state of the organization.  We know that this has caused much speculation as to the reasons for these meetings and what ...

A joint statement from the Chief of Police and the Commonwealth's Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In five days, on Wednesday January 20, President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46^th President of the United States. We recognize the rights of citizens in our community to la...

A joint statement from the Charlottesville City Council, City Manager, and Chief of Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2021

A joint statement from the Charlottesville City Council, Charlottesville City Manager, and Charlottesville Chief of Police

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The unrest in the Capitol last week was beyond disturbing, especi...

City of Charlottesville COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 21, 2020

Funds are available for a limited time, and qualified customers must apply by January 29, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville received Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARE...

Charlottesville to Continue Deer Population Management Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 11, 2021

Deer culling to begin February 1, 2021 and continue during March

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will continue its work with a wildlife management specialist to implement a deer management program that...

Virginia Progressive Prosecutors Call For Criminal Justice Reforms In Coming Legislative Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 4, 2021

Commonwealth's Attorneys support common sense criminal justice reforms to make their communities safer and the Commonwealth’s justice system more fair and equitable

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Virginia Progressive Prosecutors ...

Charlottesville’s Circuit Court Awarded Prestigious USGBC LEED-NC Gold Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 21, 2020

Seventh LEED certified project completed by City of Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -Today the City of Charlottesville announces that Charlottesville’s Circuit Court, located at 315 E. High Street, has been award L...

Boards & Commissions - Applications OPEN for PCRB

Want to get involved in your city? Apply to be on a board or commission!

The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only...

2020 Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDECEMBER 18, 2020

Youth were asked “What Water Means to Me,” in the Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest, and the winners have been selected!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville, the Albemarle County Service Authority (...

Climate Action Plan Materials and Resources Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2020

Community Workshop recording and materials are now available on the City's Climate Action Plan webpage. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15, the City offered the first commun...

Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Office wins Excellence Award for Innovative Strategies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2020

Charlottesville Commissioner of Revenue wins MCCi Excellence Award due to their innovative strategies amidst COVID-19

Charlottesville, VA – The City of Charlottesville Commissioner of Revenue Office was one of ...

Jeffrey Jaeger Found Guilty of Assault and Battery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On September 1, 2020, Charlottesville Police Officer Jeffrey Jaeger was charged with assault and battery for conduct associated with his March 3, 2020 detention and arrest of Andre Henderson. &am...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 23, 2020

Cville Plans Together — The deadline for comments is December 2!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville would like to remind all residents and other interested individuals about the opportunity to r...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2020

Cville Plans Together — Dates announced for interactive webinars, drop-in webinars, and pop-up events

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville announces an opportunity to review a draft Affor...

Leaf Collection Begins Monday, November 2nd

The City of Charlottesville will start residential curbside collection of leaves on Monday, November 2, 2020. Each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season on a set rotating schedule.

Key Highlights:

• Residents can sign up ...

Charlottesville appoints Dr. Hezedean Smith as Fire Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2020

Dr. Smith starts as Chief on December 1 and has served most recently as an Assistant Chief for the Orlando Fire Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Acting City Manager John Blair announces the appointment of Dr. Hezedean A...

Boards & Commissions - Applications OPEN for PCRB

Want to get involved in your city? Apply to be on a board or commission!

The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only...

Charlottesville appoints Dr. Hezedean Smith as Fire Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2020

Dr. Smith starts as Chief on December 1 and has served most recently as an Assistant Chief for the Orlando Fire Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Acting City Manager John Blair announces the appointment of Dr. Hezedean A...

U.S. 250 Bypass Crash Claims the Life of Albemarle County Man

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 14, 2021

On January 13, 2021, at 18:02 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment in the 800 block of the U.S. 250 Bypass near the Locust Avenue interchange.

Officers arr...

UPDATE: CPD Announces Arrests of Three Georgia Men Related to Emmet Street Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 5, 2021

The Charlottesville Police Department has charged three Georgia residents in relation to the shooting that occurred yesterday, January 4, 2021, in the 1900 block of Emmet Street.

Zavien L. Goines, a 19-year-old resident ...

Louisa County Man Dead Following Homicide on South First Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 27, 2020

On December 27, 2020, at 0057 hours, the Charlottesville Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 900 block of South First Street.  When officers arrived, they located an unresponsive male ...

Arrest Made in Madison Avenue Rape Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 24, 2020

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Charlottesville Police detectives charged Lenny Riccardo Dortch, a 41-year-old resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, with the following offenses in connection to an abduction and rape that...

UPDATE: Detectives Seek Video Footage, Witnesses Related to Madison Avenue Rape Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 21, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate a rape in which a woman was abducted and raped at gunpoint in the 700 block of Madison Avenue around 10:15 p.m. on December 17, 2020.

Specifically, CPD is ...

SCAM ALERT: Callers Posing as CPD Officers, CSO Deputies About "Urgent Legal Matter"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 17, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department and Charlottesville Sheriff’s Office are warning the public about a potential phone scam.

The sheriff’s office has received phone calls from residents claiming ...

Charlottesville Man Arrested Following Incident on Garrett Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 15, 2020

On December 15, 2020, at approximately 0909 hours, officers responded to the 400 block of Garrett Street after receiving a call for a wanted person in the area.  On scene, officers encountered Tayveon Laric B...

CPD Welcomes Three New Officers Following Academy Graduation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 14, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to welcome three new officers who have just graduated from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy’s 142^nd Basic Law Enforcement class.

Office...

CPD Announces Press Conference Related to Rugby Road Internal Affairs Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 9, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is announcing a press conference in response to the conclusion of the Internal Affairs investigation stemming from an alleged racial profiling incident on Rugby Road, which occurre...

Victim Transported to Hospital Following Shooting on Ridge Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 6, 2020

 On December 6, 2020, at 0116 hours, Charlottesville Police officers responded to the 500 block of Ridge Street after multiple calls were received by ECC for a large number of gunshots being fired in the area....

CPD Announces Hiring of New 4th Amendment Investigative Analyst

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 2, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Fourth Amendment Investigative Analyst, Larry Jacobs, who will start on December 7, 2020.

A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Mr. Jacobs is a reti...

Charlottesville Woman Dead Following Shooting on McIntire Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 29, 2020

UPDATE: Tajuan Allen, the suspect wanted in connection the murder of DreShawn McDonald, has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 28, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is invest...

CPD Continues to Seek Leads Regarding Dashad "Sage" Smith Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department continues to ask for the public’s assistance regarding the disappearance and homicide of 19-year-old Dashad “Sage” Smith, who vanished eight years ag...

CPD Partners With NHTSA for Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 16, 2020

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers hit the roads, the Charlottesville Police Department is reminding all drivers of the importance of seat belt use. 

The annual Click It or Ticket campaign...

Suspect Arrested Following Homicide on Orangedale Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 15, 2020

On November 14, 2020, at approximately 2111 hours, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Orangedale Avenue for the report of a single gunshot heard in the area.  When they arrived, off...

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Connection to South First Street Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 29, 2020

Tajuan Allen, the suspect wanted in connection the murder of DreShawn McDonald, has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 6, 2020

On November 5, 2020, at approximately 2137 hours, Charlo...

SCAM ALERT: Callers Posing as Police Officers, Demand Money for Missing Court Date

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 30, 2020

The City of Charlottesville Police Department and Sheriff’s Office are warning citizens of a phone scam involving callers posing as Charlottesville police officers and/or detectives.

Both agencies have receive...

CPD Launches Annual Winter Wool Campaign to Benefit Toy Lift Charities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 30, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is once again launching its annual Winter Wool Campaign, with the hope of assisting families directly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

From November 1, 2020, to March 1, 2...

CPD Annouces New Assistant Chief of Police, Captain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 14, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotions of two employees to the positions of Assistant Chief of Police and Captain.

Effective Thursday, October 15, 2020, Captain James Mooney will be ...

UPDATE: CPD Identifies Victims of 5th Street Crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 12, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department has identified two individuals killed in Saturday’s single-vehicle accident on 5^th Street SW.  

Devin Jaron Stinnie, a 28-year-old resident of Charlottesville, an...

Weekend Update: Crash Kills Charlottesville Man; Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 14, 2020

Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Emmet Street

On September 13, 2020, at approximately 2000 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 1400 block of ...

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Maury Avenue Business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 5, 2020

On September 4, 2020, at approximately 2148 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a business in the 100 block of Maury Avenue for an armed robbery.

The clerk reported a male suspect displayed a...

CPD Detectives Continue to Seek Information About Jay Shifflett Murder Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 3, 2020

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jason Lee “Jay” Shifflett. Jay was murdered in the early morning hours of September 3, 2015, during a home invasion robbery at his residence in th...

Albemarle County Man Dies in Crash on Emmet Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 2, 2020

On August 31, 2020, at approximately 1046 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a two-vehicle, motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Emmet Street and Barracks Road.

The two occupants in th...

Charlottesville Police Officer Charged With Assault and Battery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 1, 2020

On March 3, 2020, three Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a reported disorder at 762 Prospect Avenue. Two Charlottesville residents were arrested at the scene; one for Drunk in Public (18.2-388) ...

Crash Closed Portions of Emmet Street near Barracks Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 31, 2020

On August 31, 2020, at approximately 1046 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Emmet Street North at the intersection of Barracks Road.

Two people were transpor...

Motorcycle Crash Claims the Life of Charlottesville Man

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 31, 2020

On August 30, 2020, at approximately 2121 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two motorcycles on 5^th Street SW near the intersection of Cleveland Ave...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures Expected Friday Due to Planned Freedom of Speech Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 26, 2020

Due to a planned freedom of speech event on Friday, August 28, 2020, drivers can expect road closures and traffic delays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Impacted streets include: 

• Market Street from 9th Stre...

CPD Lobby Closed on Wednesday, August 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 11, 2020

In conjunction with the closure of City Hall, The Charlottesville Police Department’s lobby will also be closed on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. 

This closure does not impact CPD’s r...

UPDATE: Amy Hillman Safely Located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 10, 2020

UPDATE (08/10/2020 11 a.m.): Amy Hillman was safely located  on Monday, August 10, 2020.

ORIGINAL (08/06/2020):

The Charlottesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating ...

Officers Investigating Armed Robbery on Monticello Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 31, 2020

On July 30, 2020, at 2238 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery at a business in the 1800 block of Monticello Road. 

The store clerk was robbed at gunpoint, and the suspec...

UPDATE: Albemarle County Man Dies in Crash on 5th Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 19, 2020

UPDATE: 7/19/2020 12:45 p.m.): 

The Charlottesville Police Department has identified the man killed in Saturday’s crash on 5th Street as Dustin Ryan Parr, a 30-year-old resident of Albemarle County.

CPD i...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Delays Anticipated Near Albemarle County Office Building on July 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2020

Drivers can anticipate traffic delays on Friday, July 17, 2020, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the area of the Albemarle County Office Building due to a planned freedom of speech event.

Drivers are urged to avoid McIntire Ro...

Man arrested on Charlottesville Downtown Mall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 9, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 5:34 p.m., a citizen called 911 to report a 45-year-old male on the ground at 200 W. Main Street.  The Charlottesville Police Department, Charlottesville Fire Department, and the Cha...

CPD Announces Charges Related to Vandalism on East Market Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 25, 2020

In response to nationwide, regional, and local rallies and marches, the Charlottesville Police Department has been publicly supportive and understanding of the pain and outrage being felt across the nation following the d...

Albemarle County Man Arrested Following Shots Fired Incident on West Main Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 22, 2020

On June 20, 2020, at approximately 0030 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1100 block of West Main Street. 

Upon arrival, officers located damage to a near...

CPD Releases Last Five Years of Line Item Budgets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2020

In response to numerous requests for a more detailed format of the Charlottesville Police Department’s budget, CPD is providing the last five fiscal years, from FY17 to FY21, of line item budgets.

This informatio...

Updated Information About CPD Training and Policies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 5, 2020

In response to the murder of George Floyd, the Charlottesville Police Department has received numerous media and community requests for information relating to bias-based policing, de-escalation and our body-worn cameras.

T...

Statement of Gratitude to the Charlottesville Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2020

To the Charlottesville Community,

We write to you today as public safety leaders for the City of Charlottesville to express our profound gratitude for the manner in which you, our community, demonstrated your collective out...

Statement Regarding Death of George Floyd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 29, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. George Floyd, whose tragic death has shocked and horrified our department, the Charlottesville community, and the entire na...

CPD Partners With Local Nonprofit to Distribute "Bags of Hope"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 20, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department will be assisting a local mental health nonprofit organization with distributing additional mental health resources to support our community during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic....

CPD to Dedicate New Memorial in Recognition of Fallen Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 14, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is dedicating a new memorial to the department’s fallen officers, as well as two Virginia State Police troopers who have died in the line of duty.

Over the past several months...

Portion of West Market Street Closed Following Crash Involving Utility Pole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2020

UPDATE: Market Street has been reopened to traffic.

On May 8, 2020, at approximately 0732 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded for the report of a motor vehicle crash in the 200 block of West Market St...

CPD Announces Changes to Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2020

Beginning on Monday, May 11, the Charlottesville Police Department will staff its Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 

However, online options will still be available for no...

CPD Welcomes Seven New Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 27, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to welcome seven recruits as its newest law enforcement officers.

Officers S. Hall, Jr., M. Harlow, M. Huffman,  K. Morrison, C. Vlasis, B. Williams, and J. Wood w...

CPD Responds to Death of Dr. Lorna Breen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 27, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is extending condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Lorna Breen, who died Sunday following a call for medical assistance.

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, Charlottesville Police Depar...

Climate Action Plan Process Update to City Council

Two items related to Climate Action are on the City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, January 19th:  an update on the climate action plan development process and a resolution in support of a proposed House Bill 1965 (HB 1965) regarding No/Low E...

Climate Action Plan Materials and Resources Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2020

Community Workshop recording and materials are now available on the City's Climate Action Plan webpage. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15, the City offered the first commun...

Announcing: Community Workshop - Dec 14 and Dec 15

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 structure for the CAP will borrow from a strategic plan framework in ...

Climate Action Plan Process Briefing at City Council Meeting

The October 19th City Council meeting included a briefing on the upcoming Climate Action Plan development process for community engagement. 

Learn More:

Council Meeting Agenda Memo - Climate Action Plan Process Briefing

Council Meeting Agendas, Minu...

Charlottesville Adopted New GHG Reduction Goals

On July 1, 2019, City of Charlottesville's City Council adopted new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals informed by community input and the challenge posed by climate change, including the recent IPCC report. The new goals aim to achieve a 45% reduction ...

Draft GHG Goals Open for Public Comment

At City Council's May 6, 2019 meeting, a compilation of community comments and input were presented along with draft greenhouse gas reduction goals. Community input was used to inform support for this level of commitment and to begin informing direction t...

Charlottesville Recommits to Climate Action

City Council passed a resolution on June 19, 2017 as its "Response to the Announced US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement". The resolution indicates continued commitment on behalf of Charlottesville to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ...

Mario Jarman Hodges pleads guilty to attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mario Jarman Hodges pleaded guilty to attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 25, 2021, and faces up to fo...

Virginia Progressive Prosecutors Call For Criminal Justice Reforms In Coming Legislative Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 4, 2021

Commonwealth's Attorneys support common sense criminal justice reforms to make their communities safer and the Commonwealth’s justice system more fair and equitable

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Virginia Progr...

Jeffrey Jaeger Found Guilty of Assault and Battery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On September 1, 2020, Charlottesville Police Officer Jeffrey Jaeger was charged with assault and battery for conduct associated with his March 3, 2020 detention and arrest of Andre Henderson. &am...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 23, 2020

Cville Plans Together — The deadline for comments is December 2!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville would like to remind all residents and other interested individuals about the opportunity to r...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2020

Cville Plans Together — Dates announced for interactive webinars, drop-in webinars, and pop-up events

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville announces an opportunity to review a draft Affordable Hous...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 23, 2020

Cville Plans Together — The deadline for comments is December 2!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville would like to remind all residents and other interested individuals about the opportunity to r...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2020

Cville Plans Together — Dates announced for interactive webinars, drop-in webinars, and pop-up events

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville announces an opportunity to review a draft Affordable Hous...

Key's Corner Market To-Go

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2021

Key's Corner Market To-Go

Charlottesville, VA – Charlottesville City Market is happy to announce that our drive-thru market will continue for the winter season at the Herman Key Jr Recreation Center in Downtown Charlott...

Landmark Tree Photo Safari

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 11, 2021

Landmark Tree Photo Safari

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville is home to magnificent old trees, many of them right in the city! Winter is a wonderful time to see the impressive tree crown without its cover o...

Charlottesville’s Circuit Court Awarded Prestigious USGBC LEED-NC Gold Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 21, 2020

Seventh LEED certified project completed by City of Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -Today the City of Charlottesville announces that Charlottesville’s Circuit Court, located at 315 E. High Street, has been award L...

2020 Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDECEMBER 18, 2020

Youth were asked “What Water Means to Me,” in the Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest, and the winners have been selected!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville, the Albemarle County...

Leaf Collection Begins Monday, November 2nd

The City of Charlottesville will start residential curbside collection of leaves on Monday, November 2, 2020. Each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season on a set rotating schedule.

Key Highlights:

• Residents can sign up ...

Sidewalk Closures Update

The City has updated our list of sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours. Please visit the Traffic Advisory and Sidewalk Closures page for the most current information. 

Receiving this alert via email? Our website now allows you to adjust your pr...

Leaf Collection Begins Monday, November 2nd

The City of Charlottesville will start residential curbside collection of leaves on Monday, November 2, 2020. Each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season on a set rotating schedule.

Key Highlights:

• Residents can sign up ...

Register for E-Waste Collection - Spots are Limited!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2020

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is holding an electronic waste collection day on Saturday, October 10. 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Registration is now open for the...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Street Closure on Garrett St for Construction Activity

Garrett St will be CLOSED between 1st Street S and Gleason St (one block) for construction activity from December 21, 2020 to June 1, 2021. Vehicles will be detoured to 1st St S – South St – and back onto 2nd St SE. Emergency vehicles ...

CAT Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19, Biweekly Testing Program Remains Active

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 25, 2020

CAT Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19, Biweekly Testing Program Remains Active

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) was informed that another employee tested positi...