Posted on: June 30, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2022
TRAFFIC ALERT **UPDATE** - Page Street Has Reopened
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The gas line repair on Page Street is complete and the street has reopened.
Media ContactDepartment of UtilitiesCity of Charlottesville434-970-3800ch...
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Traffic Advisory
Posted on: June 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 29, 2022
City of Charlottesville Names New Director of Information Technology
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has promoted Steve Hawkes to the position of Director of Information Technology. The department is resp...
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Posted on: June 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 27, 2022
Independence Day Trash & Recycling
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - There will be no residential curbside trash or recycling collection on Independence Day (7/4). Collections will resume Tuesday (7/5), one day behind schedule and...
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2022
Overnight Closure of Barracks Road to Expedite Waterline Project Completion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Department of Utilities is committed to providing safe, reliable, and low-cost water service to residents an...
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2022
City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating and Completes Bond Sale
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has again received the highest rating from both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investor Service...
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
New materials have been posted to the City's website for the Climate Action Plan and the Climate Vulnerability Assessment!
The new materials are linked directly below. These materials, as well as additional resources and information about the pla...
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Climate Action
Posted on: June 22, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 22, 2022
Let There Be Skate Park Lights!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that we have reached our skate park lights fundraising goal. Since opening in 2019, there has no...
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Posted on: June 16, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2022
Draft Report Available and Upcoming Open House for Zoning Rewrite
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City has started the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance, and will host an open house event to gather input on the proposed z...
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Posted on: June 12, 2022
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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]
CHARLOT...
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
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June 10, 2022
**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe
UPDATE 6/10/22: Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe.
[origi...
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Posted on: June 7, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2022
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Offers Fun Summer Programs for Local Youth
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will be offering comprehensive and fun summer programs for all local you...
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Parks & Recreation News
Posted on: June 2, 2022
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.
You are invited to this free workshop, hosted by the City...
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Climate Action
Posted on: June 1, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2022
Mayor Snook Issues Proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - City of Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook issues a proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Day to honor and remember all victims and survi...
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Posted on: May 25, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 25, 2022
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Offers Hiring Bonus For Summer Camp Staff
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is offering incentive bonuses to summer camp staff to boost hires for s...
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Parks & Recreation News
Posted on: May 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2022
City Building Permit Division Experiencing Low Staffing Levels
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville Department of Neighborhood Development Services (NDS) is currently experiencing low staffing levels in its bui...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
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May 23, 2022
Sadacca Enters Guilty Pleas in Charlottesville Circuit Court
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today, in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Justin Kyle Sadacca entered guilty pleas to three counts of felony Aggravated Sexual Battery by a M...
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Commonwealth's Attorney Office
Posted on: May 22, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2022
CPD Investigating an Apparent Suicide
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating an apparent suicide at an apartment in the 1000 block of Wertland Street. The victim is a 21 year ...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 26, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 26, 2022
Charlottesville High School Students Staging a Walk-Out This Afternoon
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville High School students are staging a walk-out today at 1:00 PM in solidarity against gun violence and to honor the v...
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Posted on: May 19, 2022
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!
The Climate Vulnerability Assessmen...
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Climate Action
Posted on: May 13, 2022
There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway!
Over 160 responses have been received so far. Please share your thoughts on prel...
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Climate Action
Posted on: May 17, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2022
CPD Announces Missing Person Has Been Located
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Earlier today, May 17th, an automated alert was issued for a missing person, Edward Funn, Jr. He has since been located and is with his...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 11, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 11, 2022
City Announces New Directors of Human Resources and Human Services, and Deputy Director of Communications and Public Engagement
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has named Mary Ann Hardie as the Director of ...
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Posted on: May 3, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 3, 2022
CPD Continues Uniform Response to Noise Complaints
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department will continue to respond to noise complaints in the community, based on call volume. Response will occur in a tim...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 28, 2022
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April 28, 2022
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on April 25, 2022 in the 400 block of He...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 20, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 20, 2022
Two climate surveys - one for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and one for assessing climate vulnerabilities - are open until Friday, May 20!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City’s Climate Protection...
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Climate Action
Posted on: April 21, 2022
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April 21, 2022
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present the 2021 Annual Report.
The report provides important statistical data, as well as a glimpse of our departments activities through...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2022
UPDATE - 4/20/22: Regan Elizabeth Kale, who was previously reported missing, came into contact with Law Enforcement last night (4/19/22) and was safe.
[original release below]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Poli...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 13, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2022
City Council Meetings Resume in Council Chambers on Monday, April 18th
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Council will return to in-person meetings with limited public seating and virtual access maintained for the...
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Posted on: April 13, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2022
Charlottesville City Council Adopts FY 2022-2023 Budget
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, comments on the FY 2022-2023 budget adopted by City Council at their special meeting on Apri...
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2022
UPDATE: Bacteria Levels in Pollocks Branch Have Returned to Normal
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - After water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance (RCA) in March detected elevated E. coli levels in Poll...
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Posted on: April 5, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2022
Charlottesville Initiates A Big Step Forward to Large Energy and Water Savings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has hired CMTA Energy Solutions to assess over 40 buildings in its government and school port...
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Posted on: April 4, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2022
CPD Provides Update for Recent Shootings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department provides the following information regarding two recent shooting incidents in the City.
On March 19, 2022 the Charlottesvi...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 1, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2022
Fish Kill Confirmed in Tributary of Meadow Creek
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City’s Environmental Sustainability Office received a report earlier this week from a resident regarding dead fish in a tributa...
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2022
CPD Provides Information in Shooting Incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department provides information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on the morning of March 29th.
At approximately 12:4...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: March 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2022
High Bacteria Levels Detected in Pollocks Branch
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Pollocks Bra...
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2022
City Council Archives for Minutes and Ordinance Books are Now Online
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Clerk of Council Kyna Thomas announces the completion of an imaging project that brings the City Council archives for Mi...
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Posted on: March 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2022
**UPDATED 3/22/22 AT 5PM** - CPD Announces Missing Person Has Been Located
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department announces that Daniel Arvelo-Perez has been located.
[ORIGINAL RELEASE BELOW]
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: March 20, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2022
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - [UPDATE 3/21/22 AT 3:30PM] - The investigation into the shooting incident that occurred this weekend in the parking lot of the Fry Springs Beach ...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: March 11, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2022
CPD Seeking Information Regarding Armed Robbery
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on February 4, 2022 in the Water Street parking garage i...
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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: March 9, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2022
City Departments Accepting Applications for Summer Internships
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is accepting applications for college students who wish to intern over the summer. Opport...
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 24, 2022
CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of February 23, 2022 in the 800...
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Posted on: February 10, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 10, 2022
Newly Promoted Fire Captain Graduates from Academy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Newly promoted CFD Captain, Michael Link, has graduated from the Virginia Fire Officer Academy.
Captain Michael Link attended the Virgi...
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Charlottesville Fire News
Posted on: February 15, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 15, 2022
Schenks Branch Tributary Virtual Public Meeting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is undertaking an environmental restoration project in the section of McIntire Park that is home to the Botanic...
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Posted on: February 9, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFEBRUARY 9, 2022
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Four Charlottesville firefighters have completed hazardous materials training.
Last week, four firefighters from the Charlottesville Fire Department completed a rigorous training course at the Cent...
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Charlottesville Fire News
Posted on: January 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2022
City Assessor's Office Completes 2022 Reassessment
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City Assessor's Office has completed the 2022 reassessment. Of the 15,164 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 1...
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Posted on: January 28, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 28, 2022
Cville Plans Together Begins Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City has started the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance, the first major action to implement the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan and...
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Posted on: January 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2022
Charlottesville City Council Appoints Rogers New Interim City Manager
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville City Council has selected Michael C. Rogers, JD, MPP, to be Interim City Manager, effect...
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Posted on: January 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2022
Mayor Snook Issues Proclamation for Stephen Walton Day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Assistant Fire Marshal Stephen Walton is honored with a proclamation recognizing his 50 years of service and dedication to the City of Charlot...
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Posted on: January 26, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 26, 2022
Petroleum Seep Impacting Unnamed Tributary of Meadow Creek
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - A petroleum seep is impacting an unnamed tributary of Meadow Creek in the vicinity of 1706 Emmet Street North in Charlottesville. This rel...
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Posted on: December 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 16, 2021
Charlottesville Fire Department Announces Captain Promotions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - For the first time in 165 years, the Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) will promote four firefighters to the rank of Captain&nb...
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Posted on: November 30, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 30, 2021
Council Holds Special Meeting After Appointed Interim City Manager Withdraws Application
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Tuesday, November 30th, Charlottesville City Council held a Special/Emergency Meeting for the p...
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Posted on: November 24, 2021
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November 24, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville missing person Tonita Lorice Smith was found deceased in the City of Harrisonburg, VA on November 23, 2021. The Harrisonburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation....
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Posted on: November 22, 2021
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November 22, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance locating Tonita Lorice Smith, a missing 39-year-old Charlottesville woman.Smith was reported missing...
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Posted on: November 20, 2021
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November 20, 2021
The Charlottesville Police Department continues to ask for the public’s assistance regarding the disappearance and homicide of 19-year-old Dashad “Sage” Smith, who vanished nine years ago today on November 20, 2012.
Sm...
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Posted on: November 18, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 18, 2021
The Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board is seeking public feedback on its draft oversight ordinance; City Council will discuss the proposal on December 6.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today the Charlottesville Police...
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Posted on: December 14, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 14, 2021
Commonwealth Transportation Board awards Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) $1,066,620 to continue fare-free rides to the public for an additional four years.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is...
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Posted on: October 8, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 8, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces that Latroy "Tito" Durrette will manage the day to day operations of the Charlottesville Police Department as Assistant Chief while the ...
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