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Everything you need to know about Bradford pear trees in Asheville

Bradford pear trees are pretty in appearance, but invasive as a species, bringing potential harm to native plants, trees, and crops in Asheville.

March 25, 2025

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STAFF

Food

Watch Asheville’s culinary history featured on a new cooking show

Community advocate Shaniqua Simuel of Change your Palate celebrates our city’s culinary history on “The Rotating Chef.”

March 24, 2025

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Bethany Osborn

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Food

A new food waste prevention app hits Asheville

The “Too Good To Go” app connects people with businesses to help prevent food waste.

March 21, 2025

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Bethany Osborn

A walking path lined by trees inside the Richmond Hill Forest

City

SAHC conserves 83 acres to expand Richmond Hill Park

After nearly 20 years of seeking to secure the property, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has protected an 83-acre parcel, which will be added to the city’s largest forested park.

March 20, 2025

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Grace Powers

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City

Takeaways from the State of Downtown

Local leaders, business owners, and community members gathered to hear the Asheville Downtown Association’s insights on Helene’s impacts to downtown — and how we can bounce back.

March 19, 2025

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Grace Powers