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City of Asheville Moves Forward with Sidewalk Restoration on North Lexington Avenue; Public Information Session Scheduled for February 26

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Kim Miller

The City of Asheville is moving forward with a sidewalk restoration project on North Lexington Avenue aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. The public is invited to attend an upcoming informational engagement session on Thursday, February 26. This session will offer a direct opportunity to view initial renderings of project plans and ask questions of the project team.

City of Asheville Invites Public to View and Provide Input on Riverfront Recovery Designs with Design Workshop, Survey, and Community Events

Posted on February 9, 2026

Asheville Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Sunday February 15

Posted on February 9, 2026

What’s Up AVL! This week we look at City emergency reponse to recent winter weather

Posted on February 4, 2026

Asheville Asks – What is WaterSmart and how can I use it?

Posted on February 4, 2026

APR Innovators: Tracy Wyman

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Christy Edwards

APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.

Construction to begin on Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Kim Miller

Coming Soon: 1 mile of new sidewalk on a main thoroughfare in West Asheville!

How to Join the 2026 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and SilverArts Showcase

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Christy Edwards

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Winter Weather Updates

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Christy Edwards

LATEST UPDATE: Feb 5 8:30 a.m. Continuous updates for City of Asheville service impacts related to winter weather

Asheville City Council approves $15.5M in funding for Small Business Support Program

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Kim Miller

In an important next step for small business recovery following Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville City Council approved a $15.5 million funding recommendation on Tuesday, January 27, to support the City’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP), funded through the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.