City staff, however, plans to recommend the commission get only another three months to complete its task of finalizing recommendations for how the city and county can repair harm caused by generations of systemic racism and produce a final report. The discrepancy rankled commission members.
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Businesses grumble about Patton Avenue sidewalk work
A construction project along a small stretch of Patton Avenue is part of the City of Asheville’s long-term plan to make pedestrian walkways compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act — more than three decades after the law went into effect.
Four of a Kind: Trevor Darden shares insights on local music scene
The singer-songwriter talks new projects and the city’s music scene.
What’s new in food: North Asheville Tailgate Market returns to summer in the shade
A new agreement with UNC Asheville has moved the market back to its original tree-covered lot for the summer. Also in this week’s food news, canning workshops and wine classes, the closure of a North Asheville neighborhood restaurant, summer menus and ice cream flavors and much more.
Working together: All hands on decks
Local artists teach students about creativity, skate culture and the art world.
Around town: Big Secret Family Festival is back
The Big Secret Family Fest returns, Story Parlor resident artist presents, an improvised play comes to NC Stage, and more!
Letter: Applause for spotlighting UNCA action
“Local playwright Travis V. Lowe’s brilliantly written letter clearly illustrates key points about the proposed elimination of UNC Asheville’s drama program.”
Embracing GIMBY — goodness in my backyard
“Like many people living in harmonious communities that are under constant assault, I don’t object to more neighbors per se — as long as the proper roads, sidewalks, tree buffers and infrastructure are in place before the first tree is cut, the first scoop of dirt moved, and as long as horrific decisions aren’t rushed and/or driven by panic or greed.”
Letter: Solutions to gun violence seem out of reach
“Under current interpretations of the Second Amendment, prevention of gun violence is basically impossible.”
Local author shares her tale of finding her biological family
“Finding my birth parents seemed as insurmountable as knowing where humanity came from,” says author Valerie Naiman. After multiple DNA tests, she continues, “I turned to psychics and detectives. Wading through a muck of secrets, lies and falsified documents, I finally found my mother when she was 94 years old.”
County to renovate Woodfin Street complex, relocate public services
Joining the Family Justice Center in the building would be tax collections, tax assessment, election services, permits and inspections, planning, air quality and environmental health.
Cayla Clark’s quest to make fun of everyone in Asheville
Local comedian Cayla Clark has developed a big following on Instagram through her videos that poke fun at all things Asheville. But her backstory and how she wound up in Western North Carolina is far from slapstick comedy.
balm. and Yarn release new albums
Lush, looped vocals and diverse alt-country are featured on this month’s selections.
Local arts leaders of color reflect on post-2020 equity advancements
Zakiya Bell-Rogers, Reggie Tidwell and Davaion “Spaceman Jones” Bristol share insights from the past four years.