The City of Charlottesville has started the process of upgrading all pedestrian signals to include audio indications that are accessible via cellphone. Read on...
The application period for the Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission Travel Scholarship Program is now open! $8,000 is available to support Charlottesville residents seeking to visit any Sister and/or Friendship Cities. Read on...
Charlottesville City Council has appointed former Charlottesville City School Board member Leah Puryear to the vacancy left by the resignation of Sena Magill. Puryear begins her term on Monday, February 7, 2023. Read on...
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is now offering signing and end-of-camp bonuses for open positions through their Day Camps, Adaptive Camos, and Inclusion Program. Read on...
After six months of grinding down 2,200 pounds of local trees and vegetation, the Ivy Material Utilization Center has fresh mulch, first come, first serve. Read on...
Following an open call to fill an Appointed Council Member seat that yielded 20 applications, Charlottesville City Council has narrowed down the pool to six applicants. Read on...
Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, will host a Citizen Budget Forum this evening from 6-8 PM at Carver Recreation Center in Charlottesville, VA. Read on...
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. The full list of applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on...
We are profoundly saddened by the actions that led to the untimely, senseless, and brutal death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five former members of the Memphis Police Department. Read on...
Of the 15,148 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 11.52% and commercial properties increased by an average of 12.16%. Read on...
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. Current applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on...
With the advent of colder weather, the City of Charlottesville, on behalf of the partners in the Homelessness Continuum of Care provides general information regarding local winter shelter services. Read on...
Revised boundary lines for the nine Charlottesville voting precincts have been presented to City Council. These revisions will be voted on by City Council March 6. Read on...
Did you know that there is a DMV Select in City Hall? The on-site staff provides many services from providing handicap placards to personalized plate orders, and more. Read on...
Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the upcoming departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. The Appointed Council Member will serve until December 31, 2023. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville has decided to try a different construction project delivery method for the Dairy Road Bridge replacement for quicker construction, fewer road closures, and bigger savings. Read on...
Winter storms bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, know how to prepare your home and your car before a storm hits. Read on...
Effective January 1, 2023, Charlottesville will be enacting a five-cent tax on disposable plastic bags given to shoppers during checkout at grocery stores, convenience stores, and pharmacies. Read on...
Last night, on Dec. 13, 2022, at a joint meeting of the Charlottesville Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Charlottesville Climate Action Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville seeks input from residents to provide feedback on the City’s decisions and operations thorough the National Community Survey. Read on...
Our community is experiencing a lifeguard shortage, and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation wants to saturate our community with certified lifeguards to establish safe aquatic opportunities for everyone. Read on...
As the holiday season approaches, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) would like to share some important safety tips with our community. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville is pleased to open the Application for Funding Interest for Housing Operations & Program Support (HOPS), which was formerly included in the Vibrant Communities Fund applications for housing-related activities. Read on...
Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan is moving forward for proposed adoption as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. This adoption process begins with a public hearing on December 13, 2022 with the Planning Commission and City Council. Read on...
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 of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read on...
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on November 14th, 2022, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD), while working in conjunction with the University of Virginia Police Department, was made aware of several concerning and threatening social media posts. Read on...
The Buy Local campaign is in full swing, and local Offices of Economic Development want the community to consider spending locally when shopping this holiday season. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County are providing financial relief throughout the community for those who have faced economic hardships as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read on...
On Sunday October 23, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to a shots fired report near the 200 Block of West Main St in Charlottesville. Read on...
Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers has appointed Michael L. Thomas to serve as Interim Fire Chief for the Charlottesville Fire Department. Read on...
As part of the implementation process of the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Plan, the City is revising its approach towards allocation of funding for affordable housing and homelessness support initiatives. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville announced today that Hansel Aguilar, Executive Director of the Police Civilian Oversight Board, has resigned from the organization effective October 21, 2022. Read on...
Last week, Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan was presented at a City Council work session. As part of moving the Climate Action Plan forward, the City continues to seek community feedback and involvement. Input is requested by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 Learn more ...
The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Division will be removing nine trees on Charlottesville’s Downton Mall. Timing of tree work will likely occur in late winter to early spring 2023. Read on...
On October 3, 2022, the Climate Action Plan will be presented to City Council at their afternoon work session. Additionally, the City's Climate Protection Program has add a new staff member! Read on...
Urban streams often have some water quality impairment due to the developed nature of the lands that drain into them. This is the case with many of the streams in Charlottesville. Read on...
The City has started the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance, the first major action to implement the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan and Affordable Housing Strategy. Read on...
This August: Listening Sessions to provide an intentional space for voices in our community who are not traditionally involved in climate conversations, and, a Town Hall Community Workshop for all community members to provide input on GHG reductions. Read on...
Charlottesville Fire Department will host its 2022 Girls’ Fire & Rescue Camp to encourage women to seek career opportunities in the fire/EMS services profession. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville has awarded GKY a contract for engineering services associated with the development of a 2D stormwater management model of the portion of the Moore’s Creek Watershed located within its city limits. Read on...
The Charlottesville Police Department is currently investigating a Burglary that occurred on July 1, 2022, at approximately 4:50 a.m. at the Onesty Pool in Charlottesville, VA. Read on...
Please join the conversation on Thursday, June 9, 5 PM - 7 PM for a virtual Community Workshop to discuss the City of Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment.
Register in advance of the workshop, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. Read on...
Neighborhood Development Services is currently experiencing low staffing levels in its building permit division. As a result, there are major delays in the issuance of building permits and inspections. Read on...
We are excited to partner with Albemarle County, Virginia Clean Cities, and the University of Virginia for a community showcase of electric equipment. Read more for event details and activity schedule! Read on...
Please plan to join us, fellow community members, and community organizations on Thursday, June 9, 5PM - 7PM for a final, virtual, Community Workshop to inform Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment! Read on...
There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway! Two climate plans - Two surveys - Open through May 20th! Read on...
Surveys to inform climate action planning - both greenhouse gas reductions and climate vulnerability - are open for community input until Friday, May 20, 2022. Read on...
