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Unlocking the Door: Out-of-town nonprofits join affordable housing fight
Volume
28
/ Issue 52
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Brent Brownarts
Documentary short immortalizes 1972 HHS basketball team
Director Keith Dunnavant discusses making his latest documentary sports film.Local bands discuss touring amid inflation
Rising costs have brought an already wrought situation to the brink, but Asheville-area artists continue to make it work.Terry Roberts explores jazz and economic ruin in his latest novel
“I wanted to somehow capture both the ’20s, with its jazz influence, while at the same time explore the decade’s demise — that pivotal point when things start to go…Around Town: Asheville Jewish Community Center celebrates Israeli fine art
J Art Show explores work of prominent Jewish artists, BMCM+AC reimagines 1951 dance and music performance, Anything Fiber Yard Sale features leftover studio finds, and more!food
What’s new in food: Grove Arcade hosts inaugural summer festival
The inaugural Grove Arcade Summer Festival brings a number of restaurant specials to the historic building. Also: chef Elliot Moss announces his departure from Buxton Hall Barbecue; Cafetería y Taqueria…living
County, city strategize on opioid settlement spending
Representatives from the city and county recognize their respective spending must be intentional in focus and coordinated with each other’s work.Gardening with Xpress: Tips for growing squash
This month's column features tips for growing squash, as well as ways to reduce voles from eating into your bounty.news
Asheville Archives: City feigns optimism amid 11 bank closures, 1930
On Nov. 21, 1930, The Asheville Citizen offered its readers reassurance, following the unexpected closure of the Central Bank and Trust Co. — the city’s largest financial institution — the…Nonprofits strive to meet affordable housing demand
Three projects proposed by outside nonprofit developers, either recently approved by Asheville City Council or currently being considered, offer 100% affordable housing targeted for older residents. Together, the three will…GA short session yields both change and inertia for WNC
From occupancy tax allocations and hemp production to private bar membership, state legislators voted on several measures that are consequential to WNC in their recently concluded short session.What happens when Asheville clears a homeless camp
The city of Asheville has contracted a company specializing in crime scene, hoarding and suicide cleanup to clear former homeless encampments.Commissioners consider equity through reparations, property taxes
The county’s ad hoc reappraisal committee, tasked with reviewing allegations that Buncombe’s tax assessment process was unfair to low-income residents and communities of color, presented its recommendations to the board.…opinion
Letter: Choice rally offers self-defeating option
"The core of any democracy is participation by we the people in stating our preferences through the ballot box."Swim at your own risk
Letter: Help the homeless children first
"There should be zero homeless children because they do not have a choice."Letter: Xpress fills the local Opinion void
"In those precious column inches, you are a genuine local newspaper."Letter: How to reduce more waste at Downtown After 5
"We think that with some basic education, the cups can end up in the right place so they get composted."The name remains the same