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Scrap by Scrap: Community cleanup efforts tackle downtown litter
Volume
28
/ Issue 39
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Brooke Randle
After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Asheville was due for a deep clean. After kicking off the first of several city-wide cleanup efforts, elected leaders, city staff and organization heads discuss what it takes to keep downtown clean and what the future may hold for funding the city’s maintenance.
arts
Local art collectors reflect on their growing collection
With roughly 250 works by some of today's most visible artists, local collectors Randy Shull and Hedy Fischer discuss the future of their unintended collection.Ron Rash rounds out Xpress’ celebration of Poetry Month
Writer, poet and New York Times bestselling author Ron Rash shares with us his poem, “Good Friday, 1995, Driving Westward,” which first appeared in his 2000 poetry collection, Among the Believers.Around Town: Asheville benefit concert will raise money for Ukrainian relief
Isis Music Hall hosts a benefit for Ukrainian relief efforts. Plus, The Grey Eagle plans to open an outdoor venue, a local author explores an aviation mystery and Asheville Creative…food
What’s new in food: Taste It, Don’t Waste It during Food Waste Reduction Month
Taste It, Don’t Waste It debuts at Wicked Weed West. Also: The Med launches late-night menu; 12 Bones Brewing turns three; and plenty more!living
Pilot program addresses social drivers of health
The Healthy Opportunities Pilot is focusing on food insecurity during its first phase.Gardening with Xpress: Leaf mulch, mushroom compost and dahlias!
In this month's gardening feature, local expert Chloe Lieberman explores the qualities and uses of leaf mulch versus mushroom compost, how to separate and plant dahlia tubers and some tips…Q&A: Jeff Ashford talks opossums, biodiversity and venomous spiders
Xpress speaks with Jeff Ashford about his work at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, the appeal of opossums and his unusual home pet.news
Economic, community and cultural resilience marks aftermath of Tropical Storm Fred
For survivors of Tropical Storm Fred, sustainability in recovery is more than environmental. Local governments, property owners and residents are also focusing on economic, community and cultural resilience.Polarizing “urban infill” defines West Asheville’s boom
Architects, homeowners and neighbors discuss the influx and sustainability of tall, skinny houses in West Asheville.Spring clean: Asheville organizations, volunteers clean up downtown
After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Asheville was due for a spring cleaning. City government, along with area nonprofits, kicked off the first of…Voters may decide on $70M in Buncombe borrowing this year
During an April 19 briefing, the county Board of Commissioners heard a presentation by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land about the feasibility of issuing $70 million in bonds for…2022 Primary Voter Guide: Buncombe County Sheriff — Democratic
Candidates for the Buncombe County Sheriff Democratic 2022 primary share their positions with Xpress.2022 Primary Voter Guide: Buncombe County District Attorney — Democratic
Candidates for the Buncombe County District Attorney Democratic 2022 primary share their positions with Xpress.2022 Primary Voter Guide: Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1 — Democratic
Candidates for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners District 1 Democratic 2022 primary share their positions with Xpress.2022 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Board of Education
Candidates in the Asheville City Board of Education 2022 primary race share their positions with Xpress.2022 Primary Voter Guide: N.C. Senate District 46 — Republican
Candidates in the N.C. Senate District 46 Republican 2022 primary share their positions with Xpress.2022 Primary Voter Guide: N.C. Senate District 49 — Democratic
Candidates in the N.C. Senate District 49 Democratic 2022 primary share their positions with Xpress.2022 Primary Voter Guide: N.C. House District 115 — Republican
Candidates in the N.C. House District 115 Republican 2022 primary share their positions with Xpress.2022 Primary Voter Guide: Buncombe County Sheriff — Republican
Candidates in the Buncombe County Sheriff Republican 2022 primary share their positions with Xpress.opinion
Letter: Mental health ‘stigma’ is actually bias
“'Stigma' has been used as an all-purpose term for the negative attitudes faced by people with behavioral health issues."Letter: Ready’s opinion is right on
"Milton Ready’s assessment is right on. An example would be the number of ugly hotels that seem to continue to be built, which makes no sense."Letter: Let’s push Asheville to regulate single-use plastics
"Because the presence of a pollutant that is harmful to both human health and the environment has been documented in our region (we have the water samples to prove it),…Letter: Thanks for the music coverage and scene
"Just a quick kudos for the AVL music biz cover story ['Under Review: Is Asheville Truly One of the Nation’s Top Music Cities?' April 20, Xpress]. I kinda dig music,…Letter: Smith is needed on our City Council
"Among Asheville’s leaders, she has distinguished herself as a brave community representative with the grace of humility and giving and has so often boldly been on target with the city’s…Letter: Seek first to understand
"We also have to role model acceptance of people different from ourselves. Florida’s bill is not a 'gag order,' as the author presents."Letter: Electric vehicles offer opportunity for WNC
"The Blue Ridge EV Club is an excellent resource for prospective EV owners. On Saturday, April 30, the club will hold its annual Drive Electric Earth Day event at the Asheville…