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Partner with public spaces for pollinator garden certification
Asheville GreenWorks and the City of Asheville have teamed up to allow residents to certify public gardens.
August 3, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
We want to show our support for local teachers by highlighting school supplies wishlists for educators across Asheville.
August 2, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Understanding the Missing Middle Housing Study
This City of Asheville study hopes to promote and identify barriers to diversified housing.
July 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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What to know about Asheville’s updated yard waste ordinance
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The $8.3 million expansion of the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Community Center is complete
And there’s a block party to celebrate.
July 19, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Education
ArtsAVL Arts for Schools Grant is now open for applications
This year’s grants will go directly to nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
How to reduce your use of single-use plastic
You’ve already bought the tote bags. Now what?
July 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Take a look at the first installment of the Buncombe County Creative Equity Mural Project
Eres un Orgullo Latino is referred to as “the first Latin Pride mural in Asheville” and is also the first installment of a new mural initiative.
July 12, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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This new, virtual private school gives students another option
CM Prep’s mission is to serve every student’s educational journey and propel them forward to safely learn in a way that’s best for them.
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How this Mars Hill University program prepares entrepreneurs for the real world
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