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Rankin Avenue Parking Garage elevator to be replaced 

  Starting July 30, work will begin to replace the elevator in the Rankin Avenue Parking Garage, 12 Rankin Avenue, Asheville. The elevator will be out of service for an estimated 100 days. During this time, ADA accessible parking spaces on the upper levels of the garage will be relocated to the lowest level. The City of [...]

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WNC Nature Center coyote Barney passes away

  It is with great sadness that the WNC Nature Center announces the passing of one of its most well-known and cherished residents.   Beloved coyote Barney passed away July 22. He had been struggling with health issues over the past few months and was not responding to medical treatment. One of the older residents of the Nature [...]

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City Hall First Floor Conference Room audiovisual upgrades create more inviting experience for guests and staff

  While City Boards and Commissions were meeting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, the First Floor North Conference Room in City Hall has received significant audiovisual upgrades.   Four large 86-inch flatscreen display screens for presentations have been added to the front and back of the room for ease of viewing, no matter which direction your seat is [...]

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City of Asheville shares information about Nondiscrimination Ordinance implementation

  At their April 27 meeting, Asheville City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting discriminatory practices which prohibits discrimination in employment and public accommodations within the City of Asheville based on upon any of the following: race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin [...]

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Asheville Police: Lock your bike to avoid theft

  Outdoor enthusiasts are enjoying the vast opportunities to be out in nature this summer. A popular recreation activity in the Asheville area, of course, is biking; but as it turns out, a popular crime of opportunity is bike theft.    As the crime prevention message goes: A person can’t fully control someone’s desire or ability to commit a [...]

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City of Asheville announces Fourth of July holiday schedule

  In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, which is on a Sunday this year, City of Asheville offices will be closed July 5. Here is a look at how City services will be affected.   Trash and recycling collection will be on a regular schedule Monday, July 5. ART bus service will run on a holiday [...]

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Asheville Fire Department: Leave Fourth of July fireworks to the professionals, consider safer alternatives

Each Fourth of July, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.  That’s why the Asheville Fire Department recommends leaving the fireworks to the professionals.    We are excited to [...]

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Asheville Parks & Recreation announces fall athletic leagues

    Asheville Parks & Recreation has a great line-up of athletic programs for this fall.  It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a novice, a kid or an adult, we have something for everyone.  Get off the couch and let’s play!   Register online for all of these programs at www.avlrec.com.   Summer Youth Basketball Tournament A [...]

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An update on how the City of Asheville is addressing homelessness

    Homelessness in Asheville has long been a serious and complex issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has both highlighted and heightened this reality. While the homeless service system we’ve had in Asheville has ended homelessness for a small number of people annually, it’s never had the resources to operate at a scale that will make homelessness truly [...]

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City of Asheville to resume in-person board and commission meetings in August

    In anticipation of the lifting of the Governor’s State of Emergency due to Covid-19, the City of Asheville is preparing to return to in-person board and commission meetings. The State of Emergency is slated to be lifted July 30.   The City acted swiftly last year to find ways to continue serving the community by going to [...]

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Asheville Office of Sustainability shares results of recent food waste audit

  Did you know that in the US nearly 40% of food is wasted, clogging our landfills and costing us over $408 billion annually?! The City of Asheville is working hard to think of solutions to reduce our waste and save our food.   The City of Asheville’s Office of Sustainability, in partnership with Sanitation and Buncombe County, [...]

Asheville City Council approves budget with key investments in our community

  Coming out of a pandemic with limited resources, the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget approved by Asheville City Council June 22 still includes service improvements to our community, such as extended evening transit hours starting in October and expanded evening and weekend hours for youth at City Recreation Centers.   The budget, which goes into effect July 1, [...]

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Proposed Noise Ordinance revisions get closer to vote with an update to Asheville City Council 

    While the pandemic put a pause on the Noise Ordinance revisions it also allowed City staff to further engage Asheville’s music community and downtown residents and be part of the City’s Reimagining Public Safety conversation.   And because this initiative began under a previous City Council, Development Services Director Ben Woody gave an update to the current [...]

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