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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...

Asphalt Trials to be Repaired at Northeast Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 28, 2023

Asphalt Trials to be Repaired at Northeast Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will be repairing asphalt trials at Northeast Park. Repairs will begin October 1 and run ...

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...

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...

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...

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of September 25-29, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 24, 2023

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Week of September 25-29, 2023 –  Daytime work at 9th/Avon/Garrett/Levy/Old Avon intersection and 9th/Avon/East Market intersection.  Work Zone ext...

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 ...

Vibrant Community Fund Application Update: Technical Issues Resolved

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 26, 2023

Vibrant Community Fund Application Update: Technical Issues Resolved

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Update:  The technical issue pertaining the FY25 Vibrant Community Fund application has been resolved, so a...

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...

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 ...

Vibrant Community Fund Application Link

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 20, 2023

Vibrant Community Fund Application Link

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Department of Human Services will open grant applications for non-profit organizations through its annual Vi...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pen Park Fitness Trail Repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 5, 2023

Pen Park Fitness Trail Repairs

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will be repairing Pen Park Fitness Trail. Repairs will begin September 11 and run through October...

Vibrant Community Fund Call for Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2023

Vibrant Community Fund Call for Applications

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Department of Human Services will open grant applications for non-profit organizations through its annual Vibrant Co...

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 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 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...

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...

Sunday Sundown at Washington Park Pool

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 23, 2023

Sunday Sundown at Washington Park Pool

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will host Sunday Sundown on Sunday, August 13th from 4PM – 6PM at Washington Park. Sunday Sun...

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...

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...

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...

Commissioners and Cans Food Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 3, 2023

Commissioners and Cans Food Drive

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Commissioners & Cans Food and Fund Drive, an annual partnership between The Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia and the V...

2023 Climate Action Work Plan Posted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...

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 ...

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...

City Hall to Reopen July 19, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 18, 2023

City Hall to Reopen July 19, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City Hall building will reopen Wednesday, July 19. Below are details for the locations of the Treasurer's Office, Commissioner of the ...

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...

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:...

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...

Solarize Charlottesville Campaign is Open!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...

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...

CPD Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Class

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...

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...

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...

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...

CPD Arrests Suspects in Two Separate Gun-related Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Charlottesville Releases Updated GHG Inventories

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Arrests Suspect on Sexual Assault Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 7, 2023

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Arrests Suspect on Sexual Assault Charges

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Friday, April 7, 2023 at approximately 4:12 a.m., Charlottesville police officers received a call for bre...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Proposed New Charlottesville Voting Precincts Introduced to City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 18, 2023

Proposed New Charlottesville Voting Precincts Introduced to City Council

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On January 17, 2023, revised boundary lines for the nine Charlottesville voting precincts were presented before Ci...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

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.  ...

Upcoming Closure of City Offices for Thanksgiving Holiday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 21, 2022

Upcoming Closure of City Offices for Thanksgiving Holiday

Charlottesville City government offices will be closing at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and will remain closed through Friday, November 25 in observance o...

A Statement on the Passing of Cole Hendrix, Former City Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 16, 2022

A Statement on the Passing of Cole Hendrix, Former Charlottesville City Manager

Charlottesville City Government is saddened to report that Mr. Cole Hendrix, City Manager of Charlottesville from 1971-1996, passed away l...

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...

Joint Press Release from Commonwealth's Attorney and CPD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2022

Joint Press Release from Commonwealth's Attorney and Charlottesville Police Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Sunday October 23, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to a shots fired report near...

Community Resources for Financial Relief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2022

Community Resources for Financial Relief

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville, provides financial relief for comm...

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.

[original release below]

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