Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions Until December 8!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 28, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – 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 n...

Delegation from Friendship City Huehuetenango, Guatemala to Visit Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 9, 2023

Delegation from Friendship City Huehuetenango, Guatemala to Visit Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – A delegation from Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Charlottesville’s Friendship City, will be...

Call for Applications!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA –We invite housing developers and housing providers to provide comprehensive visions into potential projects that align with our city's robust, affordable housing and community development goals FY2024/2025 – FY2029/2030. Our previous ...

Applications Open for Human Rights Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2023

Applications Open for Human Rights Commission  

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Human Rights Commission (HRC) currently has four vacancies.  

The Human Rights Commission is a voluntee...

Kamisha Spencer Completes the Virginia Women Municipal Leaders Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 30, 2023

Kamisha Spencer Completes the Virginia Women Municipal Leaders Institute

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Kamisha Spencer, Program Supervisor for the City of Charlottesville Department of Human Services, recentl...

One Week Left: Complete Your HOPS Application for Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 20, 2023

One Week Left: Complete Your HOPS Application for Funding

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The deadline for the Housing Operations Program Support (HOPS) is fast approaching, so don’t miss the chance o...

City Manager To Resume Operating Hours In Market Street Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 13, 2023

City Manager To Resume Operating Hours In Market Street Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – City Manager, Samuel Sanders, Jr. will resume operating hours in Market Street Park as of 11:00 pm on Saturday, Octob...

Commonwealth's Attorney: Keyes Verdict Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 28, 2023

Commonwealth's Attorney: Keyes Verdict Announced

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – A Charlottesville jury has convicted 38-year-old Tadashi Demetrius Keyes of first degree murder and use of a firearm during the commissio...

Construction of Schenks Branch Tributary Stream Restoration Project to Commence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 26, 2023

Construction of Schenks Branch Tributary Stream Restoration Project to Commence

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – A significant City environmental restoration project is currently in the works. The project invo...

City Manager Addresses Unhoused Community Crisis in Market Street Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 21, 2023

City Manager Addresses Unhoused Community Crisis in Market Street Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – City Manager, Samuel Sanders, Jr. has issued a directive to lift the closing time in Market Street Park.

“It came to...

In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, September 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 20, 2023

In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, September 22

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – In-Person Early Voting for the November General Election begins this Friday, September 22, and runs through Saturday, Novembe...

Americans with Disabilities Transition Plan Update Public Meeting TONIGHT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 20, 2023

Americans with Disabilities Transition Plan Update Public Meeting TONIGHT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville, along with contractor Precision Infrastructure Management, will be holding an infor...

New Temporary Location for Commissioner of the Revenue In-Person Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2023

New Temporary Location for Commissioner of the Revenue In-Person Operations

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Due to extensive water damage, the lobby of City Hall will be closed for an extended period of time while repa...

Resilient Together. One Climate. One Community.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2023

Resilient Together. One Climate. One Community. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Resilient Together is a collaborative planning and implementation effort designed to ensure our community is strong, s...

DRINKING WATER UPDATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 12, 2023

DRINKING WATER UPDATE

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA), Albemarle County Service Authority, and City of Charlottesville Utilities Department report that they are pr...

JMRL’s Bookmobile Expanding Services to Louisa and Nelson Counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 8, 2023

JMRL’s Bookmobile Expanding Services to Louisa and Nelson Counties

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Starting this month, JMRL’s Bookmobile will be making regular stops at several locations i...

JMRL Seeks Community Feedback on Strategic Planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 8, 2023

JMRL Seeks Community Feedback on Strategic Planning

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) and the Library Board of Trustees have begun work on the Library’s ne...

Charlottesville City Manager Selects Director of Communications & Public Engagement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 7, 2023

Charlottesville City Manager Selects Director of Communications & Public Engagement

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Manager, Samuel Sanders, Jr. has selected a new Director of Communications and Public E...

The Equity Center at UVA and City of Charlottesville Release Stepping Stones Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 6, 2023

The Equity Center at UVA and City of Charlottesville Release Stepping Stones Report on the Well-Being of Local Youth and Families

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA –   The Equity Center at the University of Virgini...

City of Charlottesville Notice of Funding Availability for Housing-Related Activities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 31, 2023

City of Charlottesville Notice of Funding Availability for Housing-Related Activities

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – This Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is to inform the community o...

Charlottesville Announces ADA Transition Plan Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2023

Charlottesville Announces ADA Transition Plan Update

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Furthering its commitment to accessibility, the City of Charlottesville is embarking on an update of its Americans with Disabi...

FREE LOCAL MULCH AT THE IVY MUC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2023

FREE LOCAL MULCH AT THE IVY MUC

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is offering FREE mulch to customers of the Ivy Material Utilization Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Char...

Homeowner Assistance Program Grant Deadline Extended

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2023

Charlottesville Homeowner Assistance Program Grant Filing Deadline Extended to Friday, September 8, 2023 at 5PM

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – To promote and preserve homeownership, Charlottesville City Council...

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices Commit to Improve Public Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2023

The Albemarle & Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices and Central Virginia Community Justice Commit to Improve Public Safety and Racial Equity in Partnership with Vera Institute

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA –&...

Draft Zoning Ordinance: Consolidated Draft and Public Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 14, 2023

Draft Zoning Ordinance: Consolidated Draft and Public Hearing

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Consolidated draft Zoning Ordinance is now available; first Public Hearing scheduled for September 14.

Background 

The City of Ch...

Charlottesville City Manager Selects Fire Chief and Interim DCM for Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2023

Charlottesville City Manager Selects Fire Chief and Interim DCM for Operations

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders has announced his selection of Michael L. Thomas as Fire Chi...

Daniel Fairley II of Charlottesville, VA Announced as New Obama Foundation United States Leader

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2023

Daniel Fairley II of Charlottesville, VA Announced as New Obama Foundation United States Leader

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Today, President Obama’s Obama Foundation announced that Daniel Fairley, II is among the first...

City of Charlottesville Designates Locations to Cool Down Ahead of Forecasted High Temperatures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2023

City of Charlottesville Designates Locations to Cool Down Ahead of Forecasted High Temperatures

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Due to the extreme high temperatures forecasted in the area this weekend, the City of...

Delegation from Sister City Winneba, Ghana to Visit Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2023

Delegation from Sister City Winneba, Ghana to Visit Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – A delegation from Winneba, Ghana, Charlottesville’s Sister City, will be visiting Charlottesville from ...

Deputy City Manager Sam Sanders Officially Appointed as Charlottesville’s New City Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2023

Deputy City Manager Sam Sanders Officially Appointed by Council as Charlottesville’s New City Manager 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Mayor J. Lloyd Snook announced the selectio...

Charlottesville AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups July 17, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2023

Charlottesville AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups July 17, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As of 12PM, July 17, 2023, Charlottesville's Air Quality Index (AQI) is 111, which indicates that those wit...

Invasive Plant Management and Control Measures Using Goats to Begin at Washington Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 24, 2023

Invasive Plant Management and Control Measures Using Goats to Begin at Washington Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Department of Parks and Recreation will begin its Invasive Plant Management program on July 31, with...

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Adjusts Drinking Water Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2023

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Adjusts Drinking Water Facilities 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) has adjusted production...

Interim City Manager Withdraws from Consideration as City Manager Candidate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 5, 2023

Interim City Manager Withdraws from Consideration as City Manager Candidate

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Michael C. Rogers announced to the City of Charlottesville staff that he is no longer a candidate for the permanent City Mana...

Charlottesville Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Announces New Hires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 27, 2023

Charlottesville Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Announces New Hires

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania is pleased to announce the hiring of three new empl...

Canadian Wildfires Cause Unhealthy Air Quality in Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 29, 2023

Canadian Wildfires Cause Unhealthy Air Quality in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City's Office of Emergency Management has issued a notice to residents that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Charlottes...

SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE CONVENIENCE CENTER GRAND OPENING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 20, 2023

SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE CONVENIENCE CENTER GRAND OPENING

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) is excited to announce the Grand Opening Celebration of the new Southern Albemarle Conve...

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Meadow Creek

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 15, 2023

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Meadow Creek

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meadow Creek in ...

City Seeks Applications Regarding HOME-ARP Funding for Rental Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2023

City Seeks Applications Regarding HOME-ARP Funding for Rental Development

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Office of Community Development seeks applications for HOME-ARP funding that can be used...

Canadian Wildfires Cause Smokey Conditions in the Charlottesville Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 8, 2023

Canadian Wildfires Cause Smokey Conditions in the Charlottesville Area

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting the air quality in the Charlottesville area, as well as large portions of the United St...

City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2023

City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville has again received the highest rating from both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investor Services.

S&P Global Ratings ...

Taxes Due Monday, June 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2023

Taxes Due Monday, June 5, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville tax deadline for Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills is Monday, June 5th.  Tax bills for the first half of...

Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 24, 2023

Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City is seeking input on the final part of the draft Zoning Ordinance update through June 18.

Background & Overview

The City of ...

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Meade Creek

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2023

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Meade Creek

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meade Cr...

Charlottesville Humans Services Collaborates With UVA and Nonprofits to Help Local Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2023

Charlottesville Humans Services Collaborates With UVA and Nonprofits to Help Local Youth

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Members from the City of Charlottesville Department of Human Services, the University of Virginia Equit...

Commonwealth's Attorney: Use of Force Justified and Reasonable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 12, 2023

Commonwealth's Attorney: Use of Force Justified and Reasonable

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February 28, 2023, six members of the Albemarle County Police Department used deadly force in the City of C...

In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, May 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 3, 2023

In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, May 5

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – In-Person Early Voting for the June 2023 Democratic Primary begins this Friday, May 5, and runs through Saturday, June 17.

Early voting will...

NOW Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 26, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – 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 ...

City of Charlottesville Announces Appointment of PCOB Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 18, 2023

City of Charlottesville Announces Appointment of PCOB Executive Director

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers announces the appointment of Inez M. Gonzalez as the new Exec...

Charlottesville Awarded $7.1 Million Federal Grant to Complete Upgrades to the Natural Gas System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2023

Charlottesville Awarded $7.1 Million Federal Grant to Complete Upgrades to the Natural Gas System

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $7.1 million g...

City Residents Eligible for Remaining Pathways Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2023

City Residents Eligible for Remaining Pathways Funding

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -The Pathways Community Resource Helpline for rent, mortgage and utility assistance has exhausted the funds set aside for Albemarle County residen...

50th Season of City Market Opens Saturday, April 1st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 31, 2023

50th Season of City Market Opens Saturday, April 1st

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -The Charlottesville City Market will kick off its 50th season on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in Downtown Charlottesville. Explore a va...

Part 2 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2023

Part 2 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft Development Standards for the Zoning Ordinance update.

Background & Ov...

City of Charlottesville to Upgrade All Pedestrian Signals Breaking National Record

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 ...

Albemarle, Charlottesville, and UVA Announce Community Safety Working Group

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 ...

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Awarded $3.17M Grant

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...

Leah Puryear Appointed to the Charlottesville City Council

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...

PCOB Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum

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 ...

Part 1 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2023

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...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass Daytime Lane Closures

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 ...

City Council Narrows Down the List of Appointed Council Member Applicants

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...

Community and Business Survey Launched in Support of Economic Development Strategic Plan

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...

Interim City Manager to Host a Citizen Budget Forum This Evening

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...

Full List of Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Online

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 ...

City Assessor's Office Completes 2023 Reassessment

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...

New Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Staff Members Sworn In

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...

Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Posted Online

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...

Charlottesville DMV Select Services

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...

Charlottesville City Council Seeks Applications for Appointed Council Member

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...

City of Charlottesville to Utilize Newer, More Progressive Method for Bridge Replacement

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,...

Lend a Helping Hand to Reduce Pollution: Donate Reusable Grocery Bags

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...

REMINDER – Plastic Bag Tax Effective January 1, 2023 in Charlottesville

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.  ...

Buy Local Campaign Encourages Supporting Local Small Business this Holiday Season

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...

Urban Stream Health, Water Quality Monitoring, and Bacterial Contamination

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 ...

**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person Has Been Located Safely

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.

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**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

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.

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CFD Announces Fire Prevention Week Event Schedule for 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 5, 2023

CFD Announces Fire Prevention Week Event Schedule for 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fi...

CFD Firework Safety Public Service Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 28, 2023

CFD Firework Safety Public Service Announcement

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department would like to remind the community that while Virginia permissible fireworks may be legal and enjoyed in surrounding...

Canadian Wildfires Cause Smokey Conditions in the Charlottesville Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 8, 2023

Canadian Wildfires Cause Smokey Conditions in the Charlottesville Area

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting the air quality in the Charlottesville area, as well as large portions of the United St...

CFD Announces 2nd Annual Girls Fire and Rescue Camp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2023

CFD Announces Second Annual Girls Fire and Rescue Camp

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department is hosting its 2nd annual Girls Fire & Rescue Camp to encourage women to seek career opportunities in the ...

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Suspect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 1, 2023

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Suspect

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is seeking assistance in locating a suspect in relation to a stolen firearm.

CPD Graduates Most Diverse Class in Department History

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 16, 2023

CPD Graduates Most Diverse Class in Department History

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Today, the largest and most diverse class in Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) history graduated from the Central Shenandoah ...

CPD Arrests Albemarle County Man for Possession of Firearms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2023

CPD Arrests Albemarle County Man for Possession of Firearms

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On November 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., Charlottesville Police Detectives in coordination with the Virginia Sta...

Charlottesville Police Officer Seriously Injured During Arrest of a Juvenile Suspect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2023

Charlottesville Police Officer Seriously Injured During Arrest of a Juvenile Suspect

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On October 30th, Charlottesville Police Officer, Trevis Wood, was attempting to ser...

CPD Makes Arrest in Market St Homicide Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2023

CPD Makes Arrest in Market St Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Oct 24, 2023 at approximately 8:15 a.m., Reginald Eugene Lindsay Jr. of Gordonsville was taken into custody for 2^nd Degre...

CPD to Close Streets Surrounding Market Street Park This Saturday Beginning at 10:30 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2023

Charlottesville Police Department will close the streets surrounding Market Street Park beginning at 10:30 pm this Saturday (10/21/2023) to facilitate public safety response to reinstating the operating hours...

Charlottesville Police Department Investigates Abduction: UPDATE 12:30 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2023

UPDATE 10/5/2023, 12:30 p.m.

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 in front of PD a...

CPD Seeks Information Regarding Market St. Park Stabbing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2023

CPD Seeks Information Regarding Market St. Park Stabbing

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is seeking information related to a recent stabbing that occurred...

Charlottesville Police Chief to Hold Press Conference on Market St. Park Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 25, 2023

Charlottesville Police Chief to Hold Press Conference on Market St. Park Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Thursday, September 28, Police Chief Michael Kochis will hold a press conference to announce the...

CPD Opens Administrative Investigation Regarding Market St Park Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 20, 2023

CPD Opens Administrative Investigation Regarding Market St Park Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - During the September 18th Charlottesville City Council meeting, members of the Charlottesville Police Department ...

CPD Now Accepting Applications for Fall Community Police Academy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2023

CPD Now Accepting Applications for Fall Community Police Academy

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Community Police Academy, which provides experiential training on the daily operations and functions of CPD, will be ...

CPD to Meet with Community Stakeholders to Discuss FLOCK Safety Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2023

CPD to Meet with Community Stakeholders to Discuss FLOCK Safety Program

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - With the association between our stolen vehicles, shots fired calls, and homicides, CPD proposes to implement the ...

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Aggravated Assault Suspects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2023

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Aggravated Assault Suspects

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is seeking assistance in locating multiple suspects in relation to a past aggravated as...

Inactive Controlled Explosive Removed at Long St Construction Site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 11, 2023

Inactive Controlled Explosive Removed at Long St Construction Site

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – To protect the public safety of our citizens, CPD worked with local and federal partners to remove an inactive controlled...

CPD Joins U.S. Attorney's Office and Law Enforcement Partners in Project Safe Neighborhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 8, 2023

CPD Joins U.S. Attorney's Office and Law Enforcement Partners in Project Safe Neighborhoods

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – "The Department of Justice’s Executive Committee for Project Safe Neighborhoods has unanimously approv...

CPD Seeking Assistance Locate Missing Adult

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2023

CPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Adult

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing adult, Elanoch Taylor.

Elanoch Taylor was reported missing by her...

CPD Charges UVA Community Credit Union Robber

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 19, 2023

CPD Charges UVA Community Credit Union Robber

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As a result of the Bank Robbery on July 14, 2023 at the UVA Community Credit Union located at 1936 Arlington Blvd, the Charlottesville Police De...

CPD to Hold National Night Out Celebration at IX Art Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 12, 2023

CPD (Charlottesville Police Department) to Hold National Night Out Celebration at IX Art Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – CPD invites you to National Night Out at IX Art Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5:30 to 8:...

CPD Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Class

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June 29, 2023

CPD (Charlottesville Police Department) Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Class

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – CPD is sending its largest and most diverse group of recruits to the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justi...

CPD Arrests Suspects in Two Separate Gun-related Cases

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June 23, 2023

CPD Arrests Suspects in Two Separate Gun-related Cases

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On June 23, 2023, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) made arrests connected to two separate, gun-related incidents.

On June 23, 2023 at a...

CPD to Implement New Community-focused Initiatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 16, 2023

CPD to Implement New Community-focused Initiatives

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is excited to announce two new initiatives focused on building trust and nurturing our relation...

CPD Releases 2022 Annual Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 9, 2023

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present the 2022 Annual Report.

The goal of this report is to give the community a glimpse into CPD with crime statistics, and provide a snapshot of the work our ...

Second Suspect Charged in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 7, 2023

Second Suspect Charged in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville police have obtained warrants for a second suspect in relation to the shots fired incident on Preston Ave on May 16, 2023. Cha...

Suspect Arrested in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 30, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 27, 2023, CPD arrested and charged 21-year-old, Kyhiem Kier, in relation to the shots fired incident on Preston Ave on May 16, 2023.

Kier was ...

CPD Responds to Shooting on Prospect Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 28, 2023

CPD Responds to Shooting on Prospect Avenue

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 27 at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of 766 Prospect Ave.

Upon arrival, officers located a 16...

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in West Main St. Homicide Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 24, 2022

Shots Fired Report 10/23/2022: West Main St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On October 23rd at approximately 1:00 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 200 block of West Main St. for a shots fired report.

Upon ar...

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Grove St. Homicide Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 3, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Grove St. Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) detectives have arrested 38-year-old Charlottesville resident, Tadashi Demetrius Keyes, for the January...

New Criminal Charges Obtained in Cherry Ave Homicide Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2023

New Criminal Charges Obtained in Cherry Ave Homicide Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The continuing investigation into the March 4, 2023 homicide of Justice Kilel at the Sunshine Mini Mart located in the City of Charlot...

CPD Responds to Safety Threat at Charlottesville City Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 9, 2023

CPD Responds to Safety Threat at Charlottesville City Schools

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 9, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, Charlottesville police responded to a credible threat at Buford Middle School.

Furt...

Charlottesville Provides Funding for Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2023

Charlottesville Provides Funding for Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – First launched in 2013, Charlottesville’s Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program has helped ...

Resilient Together to Host Virtual Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 27, 2023

Resilient Together to Host Virtual Open House

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Resilient Together will be hosting an engaging, interesting, and informative conversation (although we will have a variety of subjec...

Charlottesville Proclaims October 4 as Energy Efficiency Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 3, 2023

Charlottesville Proclaims October 4 as Energy Efficiency Day

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville has recognized October 4, 2023 as Energy Efficiency Day, joining over 1000 communities and organizat...

2023 Climate Action Work Plan Posted

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July 26, 2023

2023 Climate Action Work Plan Posted

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - As we move forward with implementation of Charlottesville's Community Climate Action Plan, the Climate Protection Program has published the 2023 Climate A...

Solarize Charlottesville Campaign is Open!

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July 6, 2023

Solarize Charlottesville Campaign is Open!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Making the switch to solar power is easier and more affordable than ever, thanks to Solarize Virginia, a program that reduces the cost and complexity of going...

New Resource: Heat Mitigation and Adaptation Guidebook

Increasing summer temperatures are amongst Charlottesville's top climate hazards. By mid-century, climate models project that Charlottesville could experience more than double the extreme heat events we currently experience. Urban areas are especially vul...

Charlottesville Releases Updated GHG Inventories

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May 26, 2023

Charlottesville Releases Updated GHG Inventories

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City’s Climate Program has released community-wide Greenhouse Gas inventory data for calendar years 2020 and 2021. Data can be found on th...

Acting on Climate Together – March 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARCH 8th, 2023

Join us March 15^th 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...

Charlottesville Climate Action Plan has officially been adopted!

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...

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.This is an im...

Adopting Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan

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...

Next Steps for Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan

Last week, on October 3, the City's Climate Program staff presented the Charlottesville Climate Action Plan at a City Council work session. The agenda memo and the work session video recording are available here.  The Climate Action Plan document...

Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan Available Online

Charlottesville’s Climate Action Plan is now available online and will be presented to City Council at the Monday, October 3, 2022 work session! Council work sessions begin at 4:00 pm, and more information can be accessed at the City Council Meetings webp...

Climate Action Plan to be Presented to City Council - 10/03/2022

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 ...

Upcoming Climate Action Listening Sessions & Town Hall Community Workshop

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 ...

New Climate Planning Materials Available

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. 

 You are invited to this free workshop, hosted by the City...

Sign Up & Learn More about Solarize Charlottesville!

The City of Charlottesville has teamed up with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) to make going solar easier and more affordable than ever with our annual Solarize Charlottesville campaign. Going solar has the potential to greatly reduce your electr...

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!

Join Us at "The Fleet of the Future: Right Sized and Electrified"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2022

The City of Charlottesville is excited to partner with Albemarle County, Virginia Clean Cities, and the University of Virginia for a community showcase of electric equipment.

On Monday, May 23rd, join us at the Albemarle Co...

Reminder - Climate Surveys Still Open, through May 20th!

There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway!

Survey 1:  Give us your thoughts on reducing Charlottesville's GHG emissions!

Over 160 responses have been received so far. Please share your thoughts on prel...

Climate Action at City Council Work Session on Monday, April 18

Surveys Open for Climate Action Planning

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...

GHG Emissions Data Updated on the City Website

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories support the work of the Climate Protection Program, established to pursue the City’s commitments to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its community-wide activities. Emissions inventories measu...

Summary Report from Community/Staff Forums Available - Climate Vulnerability Assessment Process

As part of the Climate Vulnerability Assessment Process, community members and staff considered vulnerabilities in Charlottesville's community systems in two live virtual forums and through an online form for follow-up comments and input from individuals ...

Urban Heat Island Mapping Data - Now Available!

Following from the 2021 Heat Watch - Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign, the City of Charlottesville has received the final processed data files. A summary PDF report and the GIS datasets are now available on the City's website for download.  The...

Join us on Jan. 20 for a Climate Action Together Roundtable Discussion

Climate Action Together: A Roundtable Discussion About Local Implications of Climate Change on Our Community's Health, Safety, and Ecology

Thursday, January 20, 5PM-7PMRegister to Attend (Zoom)

Climate change is upon us in the form of increasingly extreme w...

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 ...

Tonsler Park Parking Lot Renovations to Begin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 16, 2023

Tonsler Park Parking Lot Renovations to Begin

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will renovate the parking lot at Tonsler Park to increase parking. Work will begin...

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Begins Comprehensive Master Plan Process

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 7, 2023

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Begins Comprehensive Master Plan Process

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to begin developing the Cit...

Carver Recreation Center Closed for Activities Tuesday, November 7 for Election Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2023

Carver Recreation Center Closed for Activities Tuesday, November 7 for Election Day

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Carver Recreation Center will be closed for all recreational activities Tuesday, November 7, 2...

Smith Pool Lap & Rec Pool Closed November 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2023

Smith Pool Lap & Rec Pool Closed  November 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Due to our current lifeguard shortage, Smith AFC Lap & Recreational pool [Zero Depth/Lazy River and Slide pool] w...

Tree Walk – Charlottesville Downtown Mall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 19, 2023

Tree Walk – Charlottesville Downtown Mall

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Division of Parks and Recreation invites the public to an educational walk/discussion focusing on upcoming tre...

Downtown Safe Halloween Returns to Ting Pavilion Saturday, October 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 13, 2023

Downtown Safe Halloween Returns to Ting Pavilion Saturday, October 28

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville's annual Downtown Safe Halloween Festival will take place on Saturday, ...

Invasive Plant Management and Control Measures Using Goats to Begin at Fry’s Spring Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 4, 2023

Invasive Plant Management and Control Measures Using Goats to Begin at Fry’s Spring Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Department of Parks and Recreation will continue its Invasive Plant Manageme...

Charlottesville City Market Cancelled September 23, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 22, 2023

Charlottesville City Market Cancelled September 23, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville City Market is canceled for tomorrow, September 23rd, due to extreme weather conditions. Forecasts ...

Invasive Plant Control Projects at Several City Parks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2023

Invasive Plant Control Projects at Several City Parks

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will begin invasive plant control at several City parks to help reduce overgrowth...

Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center Undergoing Roof Replacement September 29, 2023 – January 3, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2023

Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center Undergoing Roof Replacement September 29, 2023 – January 3, 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center will be closed to the public for roof replacement. Serv...

Tree Planting Planned for November

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 1, 2023

Tree Planting Planned for November

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will be installing approximately 160 trees in public rights of way, local schools and parks, ...

Charlottesville City Market Celebrates National Farmers Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 11, 2023

Charlottesville City Market Joins Markets Across the Country in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Market joins markets across the country in celebratin...

Charlottesville Aquatics Program Selects Two Students for New Position

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 11, 2023

Charlottesville Aquatics Program Hires Two Students for New Position

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville’s Aquatics Program has selected two Customer Service Pool Attendants, a new position...

New Nature Trail at Confluence of Meadow Creek and Rivanna River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2023

New Nature Trail at Confluence of Meadow Creek and Rivanna River

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Saturday morning, May 13, Charlottesville Parks & Recreation and volunteers from the Rivanna Trails Foundation came tog...

30-Year Veteran of Charlottesville Police Honored for his Contribution to Civilian Oversight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 8, 2023

30-Year Veteran of Charlottesville Police Honored for his Contribution to Civilian Oversight

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) will be issuing a citation for outstanding public...

Leaf Collection has Begun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2023

Leaf Collection has Begun

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Leaf season has begun! Collections started on Monday October 30th and each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season o...

Local Water Organizations Host Annual Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 18TH, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY), ALBEMARLE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY (ACSA), AND RIVANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY (RWSA) JOIN UP FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL “IMAGINE A DAY WITH...

Celebrate Finding and Fixing Water Leaks This March!

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...

Perry Drive / Wine Street / Northwood Avenue - Until February 9, 2024

The northmost lane and sidewalk at 109 Perry Drive are closed. The intersection of 2nd Street and the Westmost sidewalk on Northwood Avenue are closed. The Southernmost lane of Wine Street is closed. Pedestrians are diverted by ADA compliant barr...

8th Street Northeast - Until June 2, 2024

 Jefferson Street on 8th Street at 707 between East Jefferson Street & West High Street is closed. Pedestrians traveling North should cross to the East sidewalk on 8th Street & Jefferson. Pedestrians traveling South should cross to the Ea...

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: June 19-23, 26-30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 18, 2023

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of June 19-23, 26-30, 2023 –  Daytime and Nighttime work at  9th/Avon/Garrett/Levy/Old Avon intersection and 9th/Avon/East Market intersection. &a...

Avon Street (Belmont Bridge Project) - Until December 31, 2023

The eastern sidewalk along 9th/Avon Street will be closed between Levy Avenue and Graves Street to relocate private utility lines. Pedestrians will be directed to the mid-block crossing at Graves Street across 9th/Avon Street as well as to the open crossw...

Old Avon Street (Belmont Bridge Project) - Until January 25, 2024

The southern sidewalk along Old Avon Street is closed between Monticello Road. The detour route will be along the Northern sidewalk. Flaggers will assist.

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of November 13-December 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 3, 2023

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of December 4-8, 2023 –   Daytime work at 9th/Avon/Garrett/Levy/Old Avon intersection and 9th/Avon/East Market intersection.  ...

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Weeks of November 13-December 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 5, 2023

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Weeks of November 13-December 1, 2023 –  Daytime work at 9th/Avon/Garrett/Levy/Old Avon intersection and 9th/Avon/East Market intersection. &nbs...