City Manager Sam Sanders enjoyed celebrating the Community Attention Youth Internship Program Interns as they completed the summer session. This special celebration reaffirmed how proud City Manager Sanders is to work for a City that invests in its young people. The future is ours because of them!

City Manager Sam Sanders enjoyed celebrating the Community Attention Youth Internship Program Interns as they completed the summer session. This special celebration reaffirmed how proud City Manager Sanders is to work for a City that invests in its young people. The future is ours because of them!

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and humidity this morning to celebrate the new bus shelter at Midway Manor! This addition is a huge step in making transit safer and more accessible for Midway Manor residents and the surrounding area.

TOMORROW at 10 AM! The inbound portion of South Street West from the Ridge Street entrance to the bus shelter will be CLOSED from 9 to 11 AM. CAT’s Trolley route will be rerouted via McIntire Road to Market Street to maintain service to nearby areas. www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

City Manager Sam Sanders decided he wanted to be a firefighter today! Stay tuned to see him in action on his first day 🔥🚒

Due to dangerously high temperatures expected this weekend, the City of Charlottesville is opening several cooling centers to help residents stay safe. Stay cool, Charlottesville! Location and hours information here >> www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

Let’s keep our local youth connected! The Charlottesville/Albemarle Youth Opportunity Center is your one-stop hub for discovering local programs, services, and support for young people across the region. Check it out: www.cvillealbyouth.org Read more here: www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

Join Charlottesville Area Transit for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the brand-new bus shelter at Midway Manor next Tuesday, July 29 at 10 AM! Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Read more here >> www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

CONGRATULATIONS to Deputy City Manager Ashley Marshall for being appointed to the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA) Executive Committee! In this role, Ashley will help shape conversations and strategies that influence communities statewide. www.vlgma.org/about

Charlottesville and Local Energy Alliance Program have launched the Residential Retrofit Mini-Grant to provide YOU with up to $2,000 for energy-saving home upgrades like heat pumps, insulation, duct sealing, and more! Get started here >> www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

Exciting news to start the week off! 🚒 Charlottesville Fire Department has once again achieved an ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) following a recent evaluation by the Insurance Services Office (ISO)! Read more here: www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

On June 30, the Charlottesville Circuit Court granted a default judgement in the Zoning Ordinance lawsuit after the City’s outside counsel failed to meet a required deadline. Building permit applications, including trade and fire permits, are still accepted and processed.

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is inviting YOU to be part of Defining Us: A Regional Identity Workshop, an effort to create a tourism brand that reflects the people of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Find more information at www.weseeyoucville.org

The Forest Hills Park Splash Pad will be closed for maintenance starting Friday, July 11 and will reopen Monday, July 14. We apologize for the inconvenience! Hours for all City outdoor pools can be found here >> www.charlottesville.gov/462/Outdoor-...

Exciting news! Charlottesville Fire Department's annual Girls Fire & EMS Camp is returning for a fourth year on July 23-25! This FREE, hands-on camp is open to girls entering grades 8-12. More information here >> www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

Have you heard? The C'ville Spectacular Independence Day fireworks show is BACK in THREE DAYS this Friday, July 4! 🎆 The breathtaking 18-minute show will launch from the top of Carter Mountain at 9 PM. Find the best spots to watch the fireworks here >> www.cbs19news.com/site/cville_...

City Manager Sanders joined Charlottesville Police Department for a ride along to see how our officers serve and protect the community. Thank you, Sergeant Blank and Officer Reed for sharing the care and pride you put into your work!

You asked, and we listened. Get ready for the C'ville Spectacular Independence Day fireworks in ONE WEEK on Friday, July 4! The breathtaking 18-minute show will launch from the top of Carter Mountain at 9 PM. The best places to watch the fireworks here >> www.cbs19news.com/site/cville_...

Utilities Outreach Program Coordinator Ryan Willis visited 29News yesterday to discuss the Locust Avenue water line replacement project. This is part of their ongoing replacement of outdated infrastructure throughout the entire water system to improve service. www.29news.com/video/2025/0...

City Manager Sam Sanders sat down with Cville Right Now this morning to talk about the latest happening in Charlottesville: phone service outages earlier this week, the proposed low-barrier shelter, the gun buyback program, and more. Catch the full segment here: cvillerightnow.com/podcasts/cha...

🚸Traffic Advisory: 700 block of Park Street emergency work 🚸 Emergency tree work is necessary to remove broken tree limbs, overhanging power lines, and the roadway. Residents are asked to please move their vehicles from the area. Work is anticipated to take approximately 6 hours to complete.

Get ready to Play All Day VA THIS Friday, June 20! See below for the full schedule of events. Admission is also free to all pools and facilities for the entire day. Let's make memories and PLAY ALL DAY! More here >> www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

What do you think of Jaunt? We want to know! Your feedback drives Jaunt's future! Complete a short survey and help us improve your ride–plus enter to win one of 24 gift cards of $25 each. Fill out the online survey here >> go.ridejaunt.org/survey

The polls are open until 7 PM! City Manager Sam Sanders has cast his vote, and you should, too! Check your polling place here >> www.rankedchoiceva.org/charlottesvi...

Water service at Forest Hills Park will be temporarily shut off on June 17 from 7:00 AM to approximately 1:00 PM. The restrooms and splash pad will be closed during this time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

REMINDER: the Buford Middle School polling place has been MOVED to Tonsler Park Recreation Center at 500 Cherry Avenue for TOMORROW, June 17. All polling places are open from 6 AM to 7 PM.

City residents: Election Day is TOMORROW! Are you ready to participate in Charlottesville's very first ranked choice election? Learn more about ranked choice voting here >> www.rankedchoiceva.org/learn Check your registration status and polling place here >> www.rankedchoiceva.org/charlottesvi...

Join Community Attention Foster Families for their monthly virtual information session to learn about foster care and how YOU can become a foster parent through CAFF on TOMORROW, June 12 at 6:15PM. Please pre-register to receive the link for the meeting: bit.ly/44aiXqV We hope to see you there!

Due to ongoing construction, the Buford Middle School polling place has been RELOCATED to Tonsler Park Recreation Center (500 Cherry Avenue) for this upcoming Election Day next Tuesday, June 17. Please note this is a temporary relocation for the June 17 Democratic Primary only.

Charlottesville's 1st ranked choice election is Tuesday, June 17. Get answers to your questions in our Voter Guide!

The latest episode of Inside Charlottesville is now live! Catch each episode on-air or online every Friday and Sunday at 7 PM and Saturday and Monday at 9 AM! New episodes premiere on the first Friday of every month on Charlottesville TV10. Stream online here >> bit.ly/4dsX4pE

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is developing a new brand identity for the community that reflects who we are today and who we want to be tomorrow. Take the survey by the end of July here >> bit.ly/43IK0rZ Additional ways to get involved at www.weseeyoucville.org

TWO WEEKS to Election Day on Tuesday, June 17! This is Charlottesville's first election using ranked choice voting. Learn more about ranked choice voting here >> www.rankedchoiceva.org/learn Check your polling place and registration status here >> www.rankedchoiceva.org/charlottesvi...

Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center will be open tomorrow, Friday, May 30, for its regular hours. Maintenance that was initially scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to the weather.

It's the last week of Bike Month, but we're not done yet! We're inviting cyclists of all ages and skill levels to join us THIS Saturday, May 31 at 9 AM for a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages parade through downtown Charlottesville! Read more here >> www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts....

We're excited to announce the Onesty Family Aquatic Center and Booker T. Washington Park Pool open for the summer 2025 season THIS weekend! Both pools will be open from 11 AM to 7 PM this Memorial Day weekend beginning Saturday, May 24. Regular hours and pass information: bit.ly/43HjIHL

We're proud to share the Belmont Bridge Replacement, completed earlier this year, received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)! A special thank you to Public Works Director Steven Hicks who accepted the award on behalf of the City.

We're proud to announce the completion of a 31 kW solar photovoltaic rooftop array at the new Bypass Fire Station. This is an element of an important public facility that has been constructed with numerous green elements. 2050 carbon neutrality, here we come! Read more here >> bit.ly/43tAhWE

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is conducting a walking tour on Wednesday, May 28 at 5 PM that explores the Jewish history of Charlottesville. The tour kicks off at Congregation Beth Israel (CBI, 301 East Jefferson Street). Tickets can be purchased here >> bit.ly/4krSydt

Just under a month to Election Day on Tuesday, June 17! And don't forget: this year's election will use ranked choice voting for the first time ever in the City of Charlottesville! Learn more about ranked choice voting here >> www.rankedchoiceva.org/learn

Help make Charlottesville a place where everyone thrives! The City of Charlottesville has launched The National Community Survey to help us better serve residents like you. Take the Survey online here: bit.ly/4j8z0tz Thank you for your contribution to shaping the community!

Please join the City of Charlottesville in welcoming new Managing Director of the City Attorney's Office, John Maddux. Upon being sworn in by the Virginia Supreme Court and appointment by the City Council, he will formally assume the title of City Attorney. Read more here >> bit.ly/43ftKyn

The legendary Rivanna Riverfest is TOMORROW, May 10! Celebrate the Rivanna River with your community with free, family-friendly events, live music, water tubing, and MORE. For the full schedule of events, please visit bit.ly/3GLpmj7 See you on the river tomorrow!

We've partnered with Polco to issue the 2025 National Community Survey. Randomly selected households will receive mailed survey invitations over the next few weeks. If you aren't selected for this initial survey, a community-wide survey will be available shortly. Read more here >> bit.ly/4dcOyva

Join Parks and Recreation for the last guided hike of the season TODAY, May 7, at 5 PM and get an introduction to new trails in the Heyward Forest! Meet at 1730 Reservoir Road, the gravel lot on the right side of the road with a a red sign reading “Heyward Community Forest”.

⚠️Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center is currently closed due to power outage from construction around the facility. The facility is expected to reopen at 12:00 PM, but please call to ensure at 434-970-3072.

The Virginia Treasury and the City Treasurer are excited to announce their unclaimed property name search THIS Friday, May 9 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Area residents are encouraged to stop by City Hall to search for unclaimed property that may include refunds and more. Read more here: bit.ly/4cZzPDC

Help us wish Public Works Operators Bryan Frazier Jr., Joshua Wyland, Milton Morris, James Frazier Jr, Bryan Frazier Sr., and Jimmie Newman good luck as they compete in the Mid-Atlantic American Public Works ROADeo Championship in Ocean City today!

Meet the Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) TONIGHT from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Carver Recreation Center (233 4th Street NW)! Light refreshments will be served and FREE PCOB swag will be handed out. We look forward to meeting you! Read more here >> bit.ly/3E6Kdwz

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Sustainability Director Kristel Riddervold for being nominated as favorite civic leader in The Daily Progress 2025 Readers' Choice! Today is the last day to vote, so don't wait! Vote for Kristel under the 'Personalities' category here >> bit.ly/3YEVaw7