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Asheville City Council names DK Wesley as new City Manager

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Council names DK Wesley as new City Manager

graphic of boaters on river - Share your vision French Broad and Azaela Riverfront Recovery Projects

City of Asheville Invites Public Feedback on French Broad and Azalea Riverfront Recovery Projects

Posted on November 24, 2025December 2, 2025 by Kim Miller

Interested in Asheville's riverside recovery? Come to the Drop-in Open House: meet both of the project teams, learn more about each project’s goals, and provide input that will guide design principles moving forward.

Interim chief Jackie Stepp pictured in uniform

Asheville City Manager announces Interim Police Chief

Posted on November 21, 2025November 24, 2025 by Kim Miller

New Interim Chief named for Asheville Police Department

City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at November 18 Council Meeting

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Kim Miller

Recordings of all City Council meetings are available on the City of Asheville YouTube channel

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City of Asheville launches engagement survey for Urban Forest Master Plan

Posted on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 by Kim Miller

Calling all community members -- participate in Asheville's urban canopy future -- share your feedback in the Urban Forest Master Plan engagement survey!

outside of blue building says Walton Street Park in white letters

City of Asheville Announces Community Open House with Design Concepts for Historic Walton Street Park Pool Area

Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 by Christy Edwards

The City of Asheville invites community members to the next phase of engagement for repurposing and revitalizing the former Walton Street Park pool area in which the project team will share initial design concepts for enhancements to the historic pool area and gather community feedback to further refine the final design.

The City of Asheville announces NEW TIME for ribbon cutting for Fluvial, artwork unveiling: Now November 13, 1:00 p.m.

Posted on November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 by Kim Miller

Join us for Asheville's new public art installation - Nov 13 11 a.m. on Patton Ave near the S&W Cafeteria

Open bay doors and engine in Fire station 9

New Fire Station coming to Oakley: Public invited to learn about and share input on the project

Posted on November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 by Kim Miller

Get involved! Join us at the Nov. 17 drop-in community event to learn about a project to replace Asheville’s Fire Station 9 in Oakley.

grahic of American troops raising flag with words stating City Offices Closed for Veterans day

City of Asheville offices to close Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day Ceremony

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kim Miller

City Offices will be closed to Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day

Sam. Elma, and James in studio

What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about CDBG-DR Small business support program

Posted on October 31, 2025November 12, 2025 by Kim Miller

Listen in and learn more about the CDBG-DR small business program

CDBG-DR logo for Small Business Support program

The City of Asheville seeks partners to provide small business grants for Post-Helene Economic Recovery

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 by Kim Miller

The City is seeking organizations and non-profit partners to administer the small business grant program funds to businesses in the community. Be a part of our community's on going recovery

council members on dais

City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at October 28 Council Meeting

Posted on October 28, 2025October 29, 2025 by Kim Miller

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