Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2025 Juneteenth Celebration June 16-20
2025 Juneteenth festivities offer movies, geneologu, fashion, music and more. Check out the line up and plan ahead
City of Asheville offices to close Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday: Know your service impacts
Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, but regular hours resume the next day. Water plant production staff and Emergency Services personnell operate on a normal schedule on any oberserved holiday.
Asheville City Council adopts FY2026 budget
Asheville City Council has approved a $256.36 million budget for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). This budget, reflecting long-term strategies and priorities, was developed based on council priorities, community feedback, and staff contributions. The approval vote occurred during the Council's meeting on June 10.
Downtown Improvement District launches services
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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your convenience by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
City of Asheville enters next phase of parking garage improvements
City Council approves contract for the next phase of the Parking Garage Capital Improvements project.
City of Asheville Water Resources Department breaks ground on Mills River Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades – Phase 2
The City of Asheville water Resources Department breaks ground on phase 2 of a project at the Mills River Water Treatment Plant that will bring techincal updates and greater storage capacity to the plant, and increase resiliency for our overall water system.
Four bus routes temporarily impacted due to staff shortages
The City of Asheville’s Asheville Rides Transit (ART) service will be temporarily adjusting operations on the following routes beginning May 27, 2025, due to ongoing staffing shortages: WE1 Eastbound, N2, N1, N3, W6.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: May 27, 2025
City Council meetings are open to all members of the public. The May 27 session is the Public Hearing on the proposed FY26 budget. Come in person, watch a live stream or view it at your conveninece by accessing the recordings on the City of Asheville YouTube channel
City Announces Partial Reopening of French Broad Riverfront Greenways and Parks
For safety and enjoyment, visitors are urged to exercise caution and be mindful of surroundings while utilizing the reopened areas. Please adhere to any posted signage, barriers, or instructions from park staff regarding closed areas or potential hazards.
Asheville Parks & Recreation Has Summer Covered from Adventure to Zen
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What’s Up AVL! This week City of Asheville finance staff talk proposed FY2026 budget
With the FY2026 proposed budget public hearing session on Council's agenda for the May 27 - get a primer from the City of Asheville finance folks on this week's episode of What's up AVL!
City of Asheville launches Temporary Activation Program (TAP), facilitating temporary initiatives to support Helene Recovery in partnership with the community
Is your organization looking to help out with post Helene recovery? TAP into a new program designed to streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at WNC State Veterans Cemetery Monday, May 26
The 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 926 West Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, N.C.
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