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The French Broad Riverfront parks that have reopened

Here are the parks and greenways along the French Broad that have reopened since Helene. While some have reopened, restoration will take years.

May 22, 2025

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Grace Powers

History

Asheville’s history through the eyes of a cicada

Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Asheville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?

May 22, 2025

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Grace Powers

Travel and Outdoors

5 races to run this summer in Asheville

As the temps heat up, so does the local running scene. Go the extra mile by participating in these five races in Asheville this summer.

May 21, 2025

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Grace Powers

Culture

James Vester Miller Park celebrates a new name and historic marker

The park’s designation is part of an effort by the Legacy Neighborhood Coalition to preserve neighborhoods in Asheville that have historically faced racially discriminatory practices or displacement.

May 21, 2025

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Bethany Osborn

Photo 1: A grown woman with curly black hair and a teen girl with long red hair stand next to each other, with the teen holding a sign that says "I choose to #BeTheDifferrence because... this is waht my past self needed." ; Photo 2: Two teen girls hug in a classroom smiling.

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Save lives with this essential mental health course

Build valuable skills to help yourself + others struggling with mental illness at the YMCA’s free Youth Mental Health First Aid course.

Sponsored by YMCA of Western North Carolina

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Catch this summer exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art

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Meet RiverBlue: A new community for nature-loving locals

Embrace outdoor living just minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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This community is inspired by life along the French Broad River

In the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District, The Wyre offers refined apartment living just steps from the riverfront.

Sponsored by Willow Bridge Property Company