A valentine to our readers: The new Mountainx.com

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Time was, you’d pity the newsweekly that tried to keep up with news that breaks by the day and by the hour. It’s true that publishing once a week does have its limitations, but with Mountain Xpress’ new Web site, which appears at our longtime address—www.mountainx.com—those days are no more.

The retooled site, which we’re unveiling on Valentine’s Day with a loving wink to our readers, is a one-stop shop for news, arts, events information, classified ads and opinions. The site will be the first and last word in local matters—with lots of your help, that is.

Redesigned to put the interests of Xpress readers front and center, the site depends on your input. Consider these new features:

• News and arts blogs: Opening daily dialogues on WNC’s hottest topics.

• Open comments: Bringing readers into every page, where they can dive into the conversation.

• Free classifieds: Buying, selling and trading for free.

• Photo galleries: Picturing the many facets of our community, from nightlife to street life to mountain life.

Even as we amp up our Web operations, improvements in print proceed apace. For example, see our redesigned “Smart Bets,” debuting in this issue. Like our new Web site, the feature makes it easier than ever to put your finger on the pulse of our vibrant community.

— the editors

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We share your inclination to get the whole story. For the past 25 years, Xpress has been committed to in-depth, balanced reporting about the greater Asheville area. We want everyone to have access to our stories. That’s a big part of why we've never charged for the paper or put up a paywall.

We’re pretty sure that you know journalism faces big challenges these days. Advertising no longer pays the whole cost. Media outlets around the country are asking their readers to chip in. Xpress needs help, too. We hope you’ll consider signing up to be a member of Xpress. For as little as $5 a month — the cost of a craft beer or kombucha — you can help keep local journalism strong. It only takes a moment.

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4 thoughts on “A valentine to our readers: The new Mountainx.com”

  3. fortunesmiled

    Hi-
    I do appreciate your efforts, but one little request… is it possible to change the font? Personally, I think a sans serif font would be much easier to read. Thanks for considering!

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