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City of Asheville announces awards for round two of Neighborhood Matching Grants

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Kim Miller

Ten of Asheville’s neighborhoods have been approved for matching grants of up to $5,000 to fund self-directed projects. In 2021, the City of Asheville launched the Neighborhood Matching Grants program to support three main goals: Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation; Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups For [...]

Be a local leader: Apply to serve on a board or commission

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville has openings on several Boards & Commissions.

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UPDATE: City of Asheville customer service line is restored

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Kim Miller

The main call customer service line at the City of Asheville, 828-251-1122, is now back in service Thank you for your patience!

Asheville City Council approves Commonwealth Golf Partners as new operator of the Municipal Golf Course

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Kim Miller

On August 23, 2022, the Asheville City council voted unanimously to approve Commonwealth Golf Partners II – Asheville LLC (CGP) as the new operator of Asheville’s historic 1927 Donald Ross designed Municipal Golf Course. CGP will assume operations of the course beginning October 1, 2022 replacing the current operator, Pope Golf LLC, whose contract expires [...]

City of Asheville announces Biltmore Avenue Striping Plan

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville will take a phased approach to the addition of bike lanes on Biltmore Ave. Addressing the public at City Council on August 23, City Manager Debra Campbell took time to clarify the delay to the plan and steps forward for the Biltmore restriping project, but also reiterated the City’s commitment [...]

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Brush up on road rules as Asheville’s children head back to school

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Kim Miller

Passing a stopped school bus can be a costly mistake. A motorist convicted for passing a stopped school bus in North Carolina can face a fine of up to $200. The result is also 5 points on your license. A significant increase in your car insurance often follows. The penalties for the Class I Misdemeanor of passing [...]

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022. The meeting will be held in City Hall, 70 Court Plaza on the second floor. The Council meeting agenda is posted at this link. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person [...]

City of Asheville Awarded $4.2 Million From the Federal Transit Administration for New Buses

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Kim Miller

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced the City of Asheville has been awarded $4.2 million from the Low-and No-Emission Program to invest in purchasing new transit buses for the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) fleet. The $4.2 million will allow the City of Asheville to purchase six hybrid replacement buses and three replacement [...]

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City of Asheville announces artists that will participate in Art in the Heart

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is thrilled to announce the participating artist list for Art in the Heart! For more information on the artists and their projects, visit Art in the Heart project on the City’s website.

City of Asheville and Buncombe County Community Reparations Commission meets August 15, 2022

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Kim Miller

The next meeting of the Community Reparations Commission will take place 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at 87 Haywood Street. The Commission meeting agenda is posted at this link. The Community Reparations Commission is empowered to make short, medium, and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward [...]

Asheville Parks & Recreation hosts back to school bash for teens in Pack Square Park

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Kim Miller

As summer break comes to an end, teens can celebrate the start of a new school year with music, games, giveaways, dancing, performances, photo booths, and more courtesy of Asheville Parks & Recreation. Tha After Party: Summer Bash ‘22 takes place from 7-10 p.m. in Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza) on Thursday, August 18. [...]

Community invited to guide the future development of Walton Street Park and Walton Street Pool

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Kim Miller

Located in Asheville’s Southside neighborhood, Walton Street Park (570 Oakland Rd.) has served as the backdrop for many community events, birthday parties, and family celebrations since it opened in 1939. In 1948, Walton Street Pool opened in the southwest corner of the park. Since April, the City of Asheville and local nonprofit Southside [...]

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