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Update on City of Asheville and Duke Energy partnership to identify a suitable site for Duke Energy rebuild of critical power infrastructure in downtown Asheville

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is committed to a collaborative and well reasoned approach to identifying a suitable site for Duke Energy’s rebuild of the downtown electrical substation currently located on Duke Energy property behind the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. The rebuild of the substation is critical to power reliability of the area. The City’s [...]

City of Asheville shares update on the sale of Ramada to Shangri-La Industries, Inc.

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Kim Miller

The goal of creating a new site for permanent supportive housing in Asheville is one step closer to completion. On Friday, the City of Asheville announced that the purchase of the Ramada by Shangri-La Industries, Inc. had been finalized Thursday, September 15. The property, located at 148 River Ford Parkway, will create approximately 100 units [...]

Asheville Chief Information Officer accepts new position in Wake County Government

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Chief Information Officer Jonathan Feldman has accepted a position as Chief Information Officer with Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina and will leave the City of Asheville Oct. 14. During his seventeen year tenure, the City of Asheville became an early adopter of cloud-based technology, cybersecurity was enhanced and the diversity of the Information Technology [...]

City of Asheville and Buncombe County announce the Reparations Commission Retreat

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Kim Miller

The Reparations Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2022 has been changed. Commission members will now participate in a Reparations Retreat Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24, 2022.

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Senior Opportunity Center renamed Grove Street Community Center

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Kim Miller

After nearly 50 years of being known as Senior Opportunity Center, the community center on 36 Grove St. in downtown Asheville has a new name. During its September 13 meeting, Asheville City Council approved Asheville Parks & Recreation’s (APR) request to rename the building to Grove Street Community Center. While the community center [...]

Registration open for Midnight Madness basketball tournament

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Kim Miller

Registration open for Midnight Madness basketball tournament. City announces a grand prize of $500 for players 16 and older

City of Asheville and Buncombe County postpone Art in Heart kick off due to weather

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Kim Miller

Pardon our Delay! Due to weather conditions this weekend, the kick off for Art in the Heart will be delayed. But don't worry, you'll still get a chance to see all the exciting art and local artists participating in the program. Please keep checking our website, as we will update it with the new schedule.

City of Asheville to hold 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, open to the public

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville will hold a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the City Municipal Building, 100 Court Plaza. This event is to pay solemn tribute to those who heroically sacrificed their own lives to save thousands of others, and to remember those who helped in the rescue-recovery efforts that followed [...]

College Street roundabout closures starting September 11, 2022

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Kim Miller

The Public Works Stormwater Division will replace a storm drain pipe on College Street that will require the closure of the College Street roundabout beginning on the evening of Sunday, September 11. The work will take place primarily between 7:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. for minimal traffic disturbances and will last approximately 4 nights. There [...]

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Explore, connect, and discover with Asheville Parks & Recreation this fall

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Christy Edwards

Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR), like the community it serves, is constantly changing and evolving. In alignment with Asheville City Council’s 2036 Vision and current strategic priorities, the department is focused on Improving Core Core Services, Neighborhood Resilience, and Improving Public Safety. APR’s fall program guide reflects the department’s [...]

City of Asheville offices closed for Labor Day, ART buses to run on holiday schedule

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Kim Miller

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, City of Asheville offices will be closed September 5, 2022. Here is a look at how City services will be affected. ART bus services The City of Asheville ART service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule Monday, Sept. 5, which is the same as the Sunday bus [...]

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 [...]

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