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Park Views: A Brief History of Asheville’s Public Parks

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Christo Bubenik

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Stay Active in January and Win Prizes from Asheville Parks & Recreation

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Christo Bubenik

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What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights Helene debris removal efforts

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Kim Miller

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City of Asheville announces City Hall winter holiday closings and service impacts

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

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Asheville Police urge public to avoid closed parks and flood-affected areas

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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City of Asheville reflects on 2024 and looks ahead towards 2025

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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Follow our Helene Recovery efforts: Learn to navigate with the City’s Recovery Dashboard

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

Check out this "how to" video to make the most our the interactive Helene Recovery Dashboard - a tool for you!

City of Asheville provides update on advisory and quasi-judicial boards

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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City of Asheville is pleased to join community partner Explore Asheville to provide venue for “Stars Servin’ Up Love”

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Kim Miller

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City of Asheville launches Helene Recovery Engagement Hub

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Christy Edwards

As Asheville continues its recovery from Helene, we're excited to introduce a powerful new resource to support our community and keep you informed and engaged. The Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub is now live and ready to serve as a central hub for tracking, learning, and sharing information about Asheville’s recovery initiatives.

Lead testing, storm debris removal, Asheville Recovers Engagement Hub and holiday fun!

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

Helene Recovery Update - December 11, 2024

What’s Up AVL! This week spotlights post Helene housing efforts

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Kim Miller

On this episode of What’s Up Asheville, which discusses post-Helene recovery efforts, host Sam Parada interviews Sasha Vrtunski, the city's affordable housing officer. The pair discusses the City’s short-, mid-, and long-term approach to post-Helene recovery efforts and the resources available to residents.