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RAD Lofts, including around 200 housing units, coming to former Dave Steel site

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David Forbes | 8 days ago

According to Riverlink, the RAD Lofts, a multi-use development with around 200 units in housing, on the former site of Dave Steel in the River Arts District.

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BREAKING: New Belgium fire 'very suspicious'

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Caitlin Byrd, Emily Patrick | 04/07/2013

The cause of the structure fire that started in the River Arts District late April 5 evening remains as opaque as the smoke that billowed from it. The flames overtook two buildings at the future New Belgium site on Craven Street. (Photo by Max Cooper) ***UPDATE Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m.: AFD has determined these fires were intentionally set.***

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Fire in the RAD: Major blaze reported in multiple buildings

NEWS

Margaret Williams | 04/06/2013

By about 11 p.m. tonight, the Asheville twitterati were reporting that a major fire — or multiple fires — were blazing in the River Arts District. Early reports indicate that vacant buildings at the future New Belgium site may have burned. (photo from West Asheville Watch)

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Pizza Pura opens today with Neapolitan-style pies

FOOD

Emily Patrick | 04/04/2013

The River Arts District pizza joint, from the owners of White Duck Taco Shop, serves thin-crust pies laden with house-made mozzarella, imported olives and fresh herbs.

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A place at the table: Art and commerce collide in Asheville

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 03/18/2013

As the local creative sector gains financial clout, tensions loom between art as a business, an economic-development tool and a means of personal expression.

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Very few people aren't excited by giant metal dinosaurs

AE

Kyle Sherard | 03/01/2013

The spirit of John Payne guides the work of artist Chas Llewellyn, who has a one-night-only show tonight at the Wedge building.

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Flour and Clay: Yuzu Patisserie brings artisan baked goods to the River Arts District

FOOD

Emily Patrick | 02/21/2013

Cynthia Pierce, formerly of Sweet Life Bakeshop, will sell her pastries, cakes and tarts at Gallery Mugen, where her husband, artist and musician Akira Satake, showcases his pottery.

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Artisan pizza coming to the former Asheville Public location

FOOD

Emily Patrick | 01/11/2013

All Souls Pizza pairs David Bauer of Farm & Sparrow bakery and Brendan Ruesing, formerly of Laurey's in Asheville and the Lantern in Chapel Hill. The two will bring a new wood-fire venture to the Clingman Avenue location.

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Demonstration will call for city to turn ice plant into housing for the homeless

NEWS

David Forbes | 12/20/2012

In a demonstration and cookout on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the River Arts District, locals will call for the city of Asheville to do something positive with an abandoned property known as the Ice House. (Photo by zen Sutherland)

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Tomorrow never knows: WNC disasters past, present and future

NEWS IN PRINT

Jake Frankel | 12/19/2012

Even as the holidays come barreling toward us, some folks around the globe fear the mythical planet Nibiru may be doing the same and will trigger some unspecified cataclysm on Dec. 21. Notwithstanding the supposed end of the Mayan calendar, however, local agencies seem focused on preparing for more realistic potential threats. Although it may not be the end of the world, Western North Carolina does remain vulnerable to a wide range of natural and human-made catastrophes, including floods, blizzards, fires and even nuclear accidents.

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New Belgium comments on RAD property fires, emphasizes commitment to community

Margaret Williams | 04/07/2013

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RiverLink's expanded volunteer sessions continue

David Forbes | 02/04/2013

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Details on the Dec. 6 meeting about River Arts District Transportation Project

Jake Frankel | 12/06/2012

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City finalizes sale of Ice House property in the River Arts District

Webmaster | 12/03/2012

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Asheville Blogger Society hosts June 26 meetup

David Forbes | 06/20/2012

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New Belgium says it will locate warehouse, distribution outside River Arts District, WLOS reports

Margaret Williams | 05/08/2012

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More riverfront property to be made public

Bill Rhodes | 03/26/2012

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DOT clearing underbrush across street from White Duck Taco

Jeff Fobes | 12/13/2011

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Asheville gets two new restaurants, both set to open within next two weeks

Caitlin Byrd | 12/10/2011

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Mural to be unveiled in River Arts District by Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts

Jeff Fobes | 11/09/2011

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