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City of Asheville’s new Active Transportation Committee gets moving
With pedestrians, cyclists, and greenways in mind, the committee aims to make an impact on the interconnectivity of local transportation.
January 2, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Recycling your Christmas tree in Asheville
Out with the old, in with the new year.
December 22, 2023
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Nonprofits
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will expand the Double SNAP Network and incentives
More WNC farmers markets, farmstands, and groceries will join the Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables programs in 2024.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Exploring the history of Asheville’s Black community on the Asheville Black Cultural‍ Heritage Trail
After 13 years of work, the trail is open to the public to learn about the legacy of Black Asheville.
December 18, 2023
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Grace Powers
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What Ashevillians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Ashevillians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 14, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Nonprofits
Green Built Alliance’s initiatives to create a clean energy future
Learn about each project and how you can help the nonprofit achieve its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2042.
December 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City and County staff present updates on strategies to end homelessness
The team shared progress in five key strategic areas, from creating a strong foundation to investing in the future.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Development
Answered: An update on the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge construction
If you’ve been curious about the new BRP bridge over I-26, we did the research so you don’t have to.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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See the results of your Missing Middle Housing Study input
After months of research and eliciting feedback from the public, the City of Asheville has released its draft recommendations.
November 29, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Buncombe County to lift open burning ban
The County announced that the open burning ban that became effective on Monday, Nov. 6 will be lifted Thursday, Nov. 30.
November 29, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Breaking down the City of Asheville’s recommended FY26 budget
Before the May 27 public hearing, take a close look at where city funds will be going next fiscal year.
May 14, 2025
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