Councilmembers sworn into office
Re elected and new council members take their oath today.
What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Post Helene Economic Recovery efforts and resources
On this Post-Helene Recovery efforts episode of What’s Up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Rachel Taylor, Economic Development Manager for the City of Asheville. The pair discusses the City’s short, mid, and long-term approach to post-Helene economic recovery efforts and resources available to residents.
City of Asheville offices close Nov. 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
Asheville City government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Points of Distribution and Community Care Stations PODs distributing non potable water, bottled water, MRE’s and blankets as well as Community Care Stations offering additional services [...]
Unwrap mountain magic with Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Holly Jolly Holidays
Our city’s holiday season heats up with Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Holly Jolly Holidays series of festive events that bring neighbors together to enjoy dazzling displays, heartwarming traditions, and the mountain spirit that shines brightly in our community all year. Discover the season of hope and explore APR’s full slate of events [...]
Holiday Jamboree comes to Pack Square Park Nov. 23
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, [...]
City of Asheville and Asheville Downtown Assoc. announce changes to the 2024 Holiday Parade due to TS Helene
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, November 23. The Holiday Jamboree [...]
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: November 12, 2024
The next meeting of the Asheville City Council will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. It will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will [...]
City of Asheville offices to close Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA [...]
Competitive Process for Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Service Provider Continues with Extended Proposal Deadline
The City of Asheville is moving forward with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a Service Provider to manage services and operations of the newly formed Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). The RFP was released on September 20, 2024. Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the timeline of the RFP process [...]
Get Ready to Play: Asheville Community Centers Reopen
As the city continues to recover from massive destruction brought by Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is one step closer to returning to pre-storm operations as community center buildings reopen on Wednesday, November 6 for normal operating hours. As a City of Asheville department, many APR [...]
Veterans Day ceremony to be held on November 11
A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. The keynote speaker will be Sa’eed Mustafa, US Army Retired who served in the Gulf War including two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a Bronze Star Recipient and also author of [...]
ART Bus service to expand Monday, Oct. 21
The City of Asheville continues to provide Tropical Storm Helene recovery resource updates on a daily basis. ART bus service updates Beginning Monday, October 21, ART bus service will increase the span of service with select routes operating in areas where road conditions have improved. For weekday and Saturday service, the span of service [...]