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City of Asheville Announces Upcoming Update to the Asheville App

Posted on September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 by Sam Parada

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City of Asheville announces retirement of Finance and Management Services Director Tony McDowell in December

Posted on September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by Kim Miller

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.

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: September 8, 2026

Posted on September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Kim Miller

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

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Kim Miller

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.

Asheville Fire Department seeks applicants for Explorer Program

Posted on August 10, 2026August 17, 2026 by Jessica Hughes

Applications are now open for the Asheville Fire Department’s Explorer Post 77, a mentorship and training program for youth ages 14 to 18.

Community invited to attend rescheduled Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing lunch and learn

Posted on August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by Kim Miller

Community members are invited to learn more about perserving our history, and how that helps affordable housing efforts in our City. Join us Friday, August 14 11:30AM @the YMI

AFD invites community members to the 15th Annual Captain Jeff Bowen Remembrance Ceremony

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Kim Miller

Community members are invited to honor one of Asheville's fallen heroes and pay tribute to the men and women who sserve our community every day.

Asheville City Council approves amended property tax rate in response to recently adopted North Carolina legislation

Posted on July 15, 2026July 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

Asheville City Council take action to address the revenue imbalance created by the North Carolina Senate Bill 889.

City of Asheville announces the retirement of Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl

Posted on July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville thanks retiring Planning and Urban Design Director Stephanie Monson Dahl for 21 years of service to the community

City of Asheville offices to close Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday

Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

The City of Asheville and partners unveil commemorative bench to be dedicated at YMI Cultural Center on Juneteenth

Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Kim Miller

Be a part of Asheville history. Join the City and partners for the unveiling of a custom-designed bench and marker honoring the collective experiences of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. The event takes place 1p.m. Friday, June 19 on The Block

Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2026 Juneteenth Celebration events June 16-20

Posted on June 11, 2026August 7, 2026 by Kim Miller

Make your plans! The City of ASheville is proud to support the MLK Association of Buncombe County and Asheville in hosting a week of Juneteenth celebration events June 16-20

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