News and Press Releases

Dashad "Sage" Smith Investigation

Please take a look at the attached media release. If anyone has any information related to the Dashad "Sage" Smith investigation they are asked to call Det Wright-Settle at 434-970-3274 or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000.

03/29/2017 2:01 PM

City Market Returns April 1, 2017

The popular City Market will kick off its 2017 season on Saturday, April 1 from 7 am - Noon.

03/28/2017 2:04 PM

Downtown Public Parking Update Meeting

The Charlottesville Office of Economic Development will host a meeting Wednesday, March 22 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at City Space regarding parking in Downtown Charlottesville.

03/14/2017 2:44 PM

Polar Plunge

It’s the first-ever Charlottesville Polar Plunge Festival at noon on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at The Shops at Stonefield.

03/08/2017 10:06 AM

Sister City Poggio a Caiano 40th Anniversary

Charlottesville's Sister Cities Program Seeking Delegates and Ambassadors for Poggio a Caiano 40th Anniversary

03/06/2017 1:12 PM

Town and Gown to Commemorate "Liberation and Freedom Day" March 3, 2017

Liberation and Freedom Day will be celebrated in Charlottesville on Friday, March 3, 2017

02/24/2017 5:03 PM

Traffic Alert - Monday, February 27

Traffic alert for Hillsdale Drive Extension Project.

02/24/2017 5:00 PM

Parks & Rec Youth Basketball League Hosts Super Saturday

The Charlottesville Parks & Recreation youth basketball season will end on Saturday, February 25th (Super Saturday) with a series of games at Key Recreation Center.

02/22/2017 3:37 PM

National Dance Week Foundation and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Host Celebration of Dance Event

Local National Dance Week Foundation volunteer ambassador and dance instructor, Maria Daniel, and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation invite the community to the Celebration of Dance.

02/22/2017 2:23 PM

City Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Charlottesville City offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day.

02/15/2017 3:42 PM

Registration is Open Now for Fix a Leak Family 5K March 26, 2017

The City of Charlottesville is encouraging residents to find and fix leaks at home by holding the annual Fix a Leak Family 5K at 10:00 am on March 26th at Pen Park.

02/15/2017 3:40 PM

Garden Plot Rental Registration

The Department of Parks and Recreation has opened the new garden plot enrollment period.

02/13/2017 3:31 PM

Application Period for Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Persons Open

The City of Charlottesville is accepting applications for Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Persons.

02/13/2017 2:00 PM

Draft Ragged Mountain Trail Use Plan

Charlottesville Parks and Recreation staff has completed a draft trail use plan for Ragged Mountain following City Council's action in December of 2016.

02/13/2017 10:00 AM

Belmont Bridge Pedestrian Reconfiguration

The City of Charlottesville will be reconfiguring pedestrian access adjacent to the southbound lane of the Belmont Bridge in late February.

02/08/2017 1:00 PM

City of Charlottesville Releases Annual Assessment Figures

The City Assessor’s Office has completed the 2017 reassessment.

02/01/2017 1:00 PM

Paul Oberdorfer Named Public Works Director

City Manager Maurice Jones has named Paul Oberdorfer as Director of Public Works for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia.

01/26/2017 3:18 PM

Did you know that you can report changes online to your case worker - 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week?

01/24/2017 4:38 PM

City Recruiting Residents for GO Utilities Training Program

The City is accepting applications for the GO Utilities program. Deadline is Friday, January 27th at 5:00PM and the training program will begin mid-February 2017.

01/18/2017 3:58 PM

Event Remembers the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The fifth annual "Continuing His Dream and Works" event will be held Monday, January 16th, 2017 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Recreation Center.

01/11/2017 10:00 AM