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Two Asheville firefighters to participate in 129th Boston Marathon

Two firefighters with the Asheville, N.C., Fire Department will be running in the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America® in April as part of the CITGO-sponsored running team.  Stated Chris Kiesling, CITGO Assistant Vice President Light Oils Operations and Marketing, “Sponsoring firefighters from Asheville was one small way we could recognize and thank first responders [...]

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What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights upcoming sports and fitness opportunities with Parks and Recreation

  What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Meredith Friedheim is joined by Christo Bubenik, Asheville Parks and Recreation Communication Manager.  [...]

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Be a local leader, apply for a board/commission today!

Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to influence decisions regarding policy, service and education?  If you’ve answered yes, then it’s time to take that initial step forward and put your perspective, leadership and knowledge to task by serving on one of the many boards/commissions the [...]

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Asheville Parks & Recreation summer camps offer weeks of fun for kids and teens

Registration opens on March 3 at 6pm on www.AVLREC.com. Get ready for a summer focused on positive teamwork, building independence, and fostering imagination and creativity! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) summer camps offer 10 weeks of affordable fun for Asheville’s youngest adventurers, artists, nature lovers, gamers, athletes, scientists, and leaders-in-training. While summer [...]

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Electrify Asheville-Buncombe Begins Home Energy Navigator Program to Guide Home Electrification Journeys

Electrify Asheville-Buncombe is now offering a Home Energy Navigator, a new service designed to support local homeowners as they transition to cleaner, more energy-efficient homes. Whether you’re interested in solar energy, heat pumps, induction cooking, or other home electrification options, the Home Energy Navigator program offers free, personalized consultations to help you make informed decisions for [...]

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What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Helene relief funding through Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief funds

What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode host Sam Parada is joined by James Shelton, Community Development Division Manager for the [...]

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Therapeutic Recreation changes lives with inclusive programs for Asheville adults and kids

Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s Therapeutic Recreation program celebrates 20 amazing years of life-enhancing experiences in 2025. It serves hundreds of participants through year-round programs that include supper clubs, crafting, fitness, hiking, adaptive sports, parents’ nights out, movies, dances, cooking classes, field trips, camps, and more. The program is based out of Murphy-Oakley [...]

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