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The City of Asheville’s Department of Community and Regional Entertainment is proud to provide Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville as the venue for the Stars Servin’ Up Love charity tennis event. Presented by Explore Asheville, the Helene recovery event features a divers mix of iconic tennis legends, today’s best American female tennis stars and celebrity [...]
As Asheville continues its recovery from Helene, we're excited to introduce a powerful new resource to support our community and keep you informed and engaged. The Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub is now live and ready to serve as a central hub for tracking, learning, and sharing information about Asheville’s recovery initiatives.
Helene Recovery Update - December 11, 2024
On this episode of What’s Up Asheville, which discusses post-Helene recovery efforts, host Sam Parada interviews Sasha Vrtunski, the city's affordable housing officer. The pair discusses the City’s short-, mid-, and long-term approach to post-Helene recovery efforts and the resources available to residents.
Helene Recovery Update - December 9, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
The City of Asheville is pleased to share the latest updates and next steps for services and operations of the recently approved Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). City staff are moving forward with contract negotiations with the highest-ranking proposal received as part of a competitive process to identify a service provider. A [...]
December 3 12 p.m. – ART Transit service resumed at 12 p.m. with three routes impacted. See below: Routes Affected: N1: No UNCA, No Lakeshore. Turns around at Ingles. N2: No UNCA, No Beaverdam. Turns around at Ingles. W1: No Bear Creek Rd. Uses Deaverview Rd. from Patton (inbound/outbound). Regular Routes or Detours in Place: N3, N4, N5 – Regular Routes S1 [...]
Utility billing post Tropical storm Helene resumes. Check out the video that breaks down bill charges as well as what is NOT being charged.
Re elected and new council members take their oath today.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
The City of Asheville is excited to announce the opening of a 24/7 accessible public restroom in the heart of downtown. Located in the public space at the corner of College Street and Rankin Avenue, the prefabricated facility is designed to enhance downtown amenities, promote public health, and support economic activity – all of which [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
From neighborhood barbecues and community gardens to teen gaming nights and older adult hiking clubs, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) activities and special events are often at the heart of people’s lives. As our community recovers together, parks and recreation programs are coming back to help build connections, create new memories, and make life [...]