Winchester has the Third-Highest Growth Rate Among Virginia Cities Published on April 09, 2025 The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Policy at the University of Virginia has released its official 2024 population estimates for all Virginia cities, counties, and towns. Winchester had the third highest post-2020 Census growth rate among cities in the Commonwealth, and Winchester and Frederick County continue to be growth engines in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Development, Economic Development, WinConnect
Scam Alert Published on April 03, 2025 It has come to our attention that a scammer pretending to be from the Winchester Planning & Zoning Commission (which does not exist) has emailed property owners who have or recently had Community Development applications before the BAR, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, etc., asking them to pay an invoice for a "compensation fee" via wire transfer. THIS IS A SCAM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Development
Online Permitting and Licensing Platform Launches on April 1 Published on March 31, 2025 Applying for City permits and licenses is about to become much faster and easier! Starting on April 1, a new platform will be launched on the City’s website, which will significantly reduce the manual steps residents need to take to obtain permits and licenses. Tagged as: , Announcements
Upcoming Due Dates for 2025 Taxes Published on March 18, 2025 Due dates for Personal Property and Real Estate taxes have changed! Don't miss important deadlines for filing with the Commissioner of the Revenue's office. Tagged as: , Announcements
Winter Weather Update February 12 2025 Published on February 12, 2025 Winter Weather Update February 12 2025 Tagged as: , Announcements
Winter Weather Update February 11 Published on February 11, 2025 Winter Weather Update February 11, 2025 Tagged as: , Announcements
Winter Weather Update 02/06/25 Published on February 05, 2025 Winter Weather Update 02/06/25 Tagged as: , Announcements
Fire & Rescue Chief Jon Henschel to Retire Effective April 1 Published on January 08, 2025 “Today, Winchester Fire and Rescue Department Chief Jon Henschel informed me that he would retire on April 1. After twenty-seven and a half years of service to our community, I would like to thank Chief Henschel for his steadfast commitment to keeping Winchester residents safe. We are a safer city because of his leadership, and we wish him the very best in retirement.” said City Manager Dan Hoffma Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Winter Weather Updates January 7 Published on January 07, 2025 Winter Weather Updates January 7, 2025 Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Streets, Transit, Waste & Recycling
Winter Weather Updates January 6 Published on January 06, 2025 Winter Weather Updates for week of January 6, 2025 Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Streets, Transit, Waste & Recycling