News Flash

City of Charlottesville Closing its Cooling Centers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 3, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Due to the cooler weather approaching the area, the City will be closing Key Recreation Center and Tonsler Recreation Center as cooling centers beginning Monday, August 3 until extreme heat...

City Council Listening Session: Policing In Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJULY  31,  2020

CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A LISTENING SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 4PM 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Council will hold a virtual  listening session related to policing in...

Charlottesville City Council Approves Emergency Ordinance to Control Spread of COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2020

Additional regulations related to in-person gatherings, face coverings, and occupancy limits approved to control the spread of COVID-19

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – At a special meeting held Monday, July 27, 2020, Charl...

A Statement from Joseph Platania, Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 16, 2020

Recently passed Virginia Senate Bill 971 delays the provisions related to the prohibition of skill games until July 1, 2021. In light of that recently passed legislation, the pending civil suit against Charlottesville Com...

City Launches Housing RELIEF Fund for City Residents & Landlords Impacted by COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2020

The $792,000 fund will provide short-term financial assistance to tenants and landlords in the City of Charlottesville in the form of rent payments

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On June 15, 2020, Charlottesville City Council unani...