CFD Graduates Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Academy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2021

CFD Graduates Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Academy

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department announces the graduation of twenty-two firefighters, the most diverse academy in the organization's history.

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Charlottesville to Complete Statue Removals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13, 2021

The stone bases of the statues of Confederate Generals will be removed starting on Tuesday. Fencing around the construction zone will remain in place.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will complete the rem...

Charlottesville to Initiate Statue Removals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2021

The bronze statues of Confederate Generals will be removed on Saturday. Fencing around the construction zone will be installed on Friday.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will conduct a removal project for ...

City Seeks Expressions of Interest for Removal, Relocation, and Transfer of Ownership of Statues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2021

The City of Charlottesville offers the statues/sculptures of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and Confederate General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson for relocation and placement to any museum, historical society, governmen...

Recovery Grant to Continue Assistance for City Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021

Recovery Grant to Continue Assistance for City Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In response to the continued impact that COVID-19 is having on businesses in the Charlottesville community, t...

New City Park to Officially Open with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021

New City Park to Officially Open to the Public with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 8

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce that a new park has been created in the 10th a...

Information Session Scheduled for Belmont Bridge Construction Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 29, 2021

The Belmont Bridge project team will host a virtual meeting on August 11 to share information on the upcoming construction activities and timeline

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has awarded a $23,696,638...

Joint statement from Albemarle & Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorneys

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2021

The Commonwealth’s Attorneys of Albemarle County and Charlottesville have advised law enforcement that it is not a crime to wear masks in public to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 spread and exposure.

Joint statement from A...

City’s Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney named in Class of 2021 "Influential Women of Law"

City's DEPUTY COMMONWEALTH's attorney named in CLASS OF 2021 "influential women of law" 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce that Areshini Pather, Deputy Commonwealth...

Mario Jarman Hodges sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mario Jarman Hodges was sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction. 

“Judge Richard E Moore sentenced Mario Jarman Hodges to 40 yea...

Charlottesville City Manager fills key leadership roles including first woman as City Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2021

Appointed as City Attorney, Lisa Robertson is the first woman to hold the position in Charlottesville’s 133-year history

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces several appointments filling ...

Murder Charge Certified to Grand Jury

Commonwealth v. Bryan Hatcher

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today, Bryan Hatcher appeared in person before a Judge of the Charlottesville General District Court for a preliminary hearing.

After hearing the Commonwealth’s evidence, J...

Damaged Rivanna River Access Point Stairway Rebuilt by City Staff and Community Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2021

Damaged Rivanna River Access Point Stairway Rebuilt by City Staff and Community Members

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At the April 19, 2021 Charlottesville City Council meeting, City Manager Chip Boyles acknowledged the tremendou...

Charlottesville Aligns COVID-19 Prevention Strategies with the State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 20, 2021

City Council repeals local COVID-19 ordinance to avoid confusion with Governor’s Executive Orders; Local State of Emergency remains in effect

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At its regular meeting held Monday, Charlottesville City ...

“Books Behind Bars” Program to Launch at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2021

Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania Partners with the University of Virginia and the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail to Launch Innovative Educational and Rehabilitation Program for Inmates

CHARLOT...