City of Asheville announces Jackie Stepp to serve as Police Chief
Veteran Asheville Police Officer Jackie Stepp named new Police Chief
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September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Build a kit
Take time this September to make sure you're prepared to handle any emergency. Follow our Emergency Preparedness tips now to make sure you are ready to face a possible future emergency.
Actions and presentations at the September 22, Asheville City Council Meeting
City Council considers agenda items and marks 2 years of Helene related recovery during the September 22, 2026 session
Asheville Festival of Frights brings spooky scares and silly chills in October
Festival of Frights includes costume parties, creepy climbing, a murder mystery, arts and crafts, and more!
City of Asheville Announces Upcoming Update to the Asheville App
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Asheville Parks & Recreation Programs for Older Adults Make Each Season Richer Than the Last
This year’s National Senior Center Month theme recognizes that community centers provide support and encouragement to older adults, and offer a place for community members to find relationships, resources, and opportunities that make each year richer than the last.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: September 22, 2026
This Council Session, we mark 2 years of Helene recovery with a Manager's Report outlining our progress as part of the night's agenda. All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.
City of Asheville announces retirement of Finance and Management Services Director Tony McDowell in December
City of Asheville extends it's appreciation for nearly 30 years of service to the community as Finance Director Tony McDowell announces his retirement at the end of the year.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Make a Plan
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Taking time to make a plan now can lessen the impact an emergency has on you, your friends, family, and community.
Make October Awesome with Asheville Parks & Recreation Events
From Festival of Frights and Barktoberfest to nature skills classes and sports leagues, parks and community centers are the city's headquarters for autumn entertainment.
City of Asheville and community commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 with morning ceremony
City Staff and members of the community gather to pay tribute at the 25th anniversary of 9-11 ceremony in downtown Asheville
You can reduce waste this Fall – here’s how
The City of Asheville’s Sanitation Division is teaming with local partners for several events this Fall to help you find new homes for those items you’re ready to let go, and reduce what goes to the landfill in the process.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Be in the Know
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Taking time to prepare now can lessen the impact an emergency has on you, your friends, family, and community.
Actions and presentations at the September 8, Asheville City Council Meeting
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City of Asheville Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th with Special Ceremony
The City of Asheville invites all members of the public to join us as we mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks with a remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: September 8, 2026
At the September 8 meeting, City Council will consider both Helene recovery and non-recovery related items, including continued investment in our community’s youth through the CAYLA program, and continued Helene recovery funding going to both critical infrastructure, like a temporary bridge at Gashes Creek, and other community assets. All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day
City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use.