Asheville fire Department now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy
The Asheville Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy!
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Magic on the Mat: The Rise of Girls’ Wrestling in Asheville
If you buy a mat, they will come. That was the philosophy Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) embraced when it launched a youth wrestling program last year. And they did come – in surprising numbers, often led by girls.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting with Budget public comment: February 24, 2026
All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel. The February 24 meeting agenda includes public comment opportunity on FY27 proposed budget
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Upcoming Events
City Council Worksession on Policy, Finance and Infrastructure (In-Person)
February 24 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting
February 24 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Public Meeting
February 26 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Community Design Workshop: Riverfront Recovery Projects
February 28 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Riverfront Recovery: Focused Discussions
March 2 @ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Infrastructure Recovery Board (Hybrid)
March 3 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission (In-Person)
March 4 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Special Meeting: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (Hybrid)
March 5 @ 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM
City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual)
March 5 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM