Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting the air quality in the Charlottesville area, as well as large portions of the United States. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in our area is in the range of 216, which is considered “very unhealthy”. Read on...
Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meade Creek in the vicinity of Meade Park. Read on...
Parks & Recreation are kicking off the start of the summer season by opening the Onesty Family Aquatic Center and Washington Park Pool this Saturday, May 27. Read on...
The Department of Human Services collaborated with UVA and other nonprofits to create a website that highlights all youth programs available in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. Read on...
On May 13, Parks & Rec and the Rivanna Trails Foundation came together to build a new nature trail at the confluence of Meadow Creek and the Rivanna River. Read on...
Charlottesville Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers announces the appointment of Inez M. Gonzalez as the new Executive Director of the Police Civilian Oversight Board. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville is excited to announce that is has been awarded a $7.1 million federal grant to complete upgrades to the natural gas system. Read on...
The City of Charlottesville has started the process of upgrading all pedestrian signals to include audio indications that are accessible via cellphone. Read on...
Charlottesville City Council has appointed former Charlottesville City School Board member Leah Puryear to the vacancy left by the resignation of Sena Magill. Puryear begins her term on Monday, February 7, 2023. Read on...
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...
Following an open call to fill an Appointed Council Member seat that yielded 20 applications, Charlottesville City Council has narrowed down the pool to six applicants. Read on...
Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, will host a Citizen Budget Forum this evening from 6-8 PM at Carver Recreation Center in Charlottesville, VA. Read on...
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. The full list of applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on...
Of the 15,148 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 11.52% and commercial properties increased by an average of 12.16%. Read on...
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. Current applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on...
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...
Effective January 1, 2023, Charlottesville will be enacting a five-cent tax on disposable plastic bags given to shoppers during checkout at grocery stores, convenience stores, and pharmacies. Read on...
Last night, on Dec. 13, 2022, at a joint meeting of the Charlottesville Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Charlottesville Climate Action Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Read on...
Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan is moving forward for proposed adoption as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. This adoption process begins with a public hearing on December 13, 2022 with the Planning Commission and City Council. Read on...
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...
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...
Last week, Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan was presented at a City Council work session. As part of moving the Climate Action Plan forward, the City continues to seek community feedback and involvement. Input is requested by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 Learn more ...
On October 3, 2022, the Climate Action Plan will be presented to City Council at their afternoon work session. Additionally, the City's Climate Protection Program has add a new staff member! Read on...
Urban streams often have some water quality impairment due to the developed nature of the lands that drain into them. This is the case with many of the streams in Charlottesville. Read on...
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...
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...
Please join the conversation on Thursday, June 9, 5 PM - 7 PM for a virtual Community Workshop to discuss the City of Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment.
Register in advance of the workshop, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. Read on...
We are excited to partner with Albemarle County, Virginia Clean Cities, and the University of Virginia for a community showcase of electric equipment. Read more for event details and activity schedule! Read on...
Please plan to join us, fellow community members, and community organizations on Thursday, June 9, 5PM - 7PM for a final, virtual, Community Workshop to inform Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment! Read on...
There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway! Two climate plans - Two surveys - Open through May 20th! Read on...
Surveys to inform climate action planning - both greenhouse gas reductions and climate vulnerability - are open for community input until Friday, May 20, 2022. Read on...
