“Community members deserve detailed findings, transparent discussions and opportunities for meaningful input.”
Reflections: A conversation lasting 30 years
Reflections on the life of Asheville native and longtime Xpress columnist Jerry Sternberg.
Sternberg’s ‘Gospel’ told a colorful history of Asheville
“It also seems fitting to remember — in his own words — the man who started writing ‘The Gospel According to Jerry’ for this newspaper three decades ago.”
Artful decision
Letter: Parks and athletic facilities belong in floodplains
“Provide more greenways and parks within the floodplain. Aside from natural areas, it’s the only responsible thing to do.”
Cold season
New beginning post-Helene or business as usual?
“So do we really want to return to maximizing profits and exploiting the beauty of our marvelous mountains and the brilliance of our creative people, while risking ever more floods, landslides and the havoc they wreak?”
Letter: Make the connection between war and climate change
“Our endless war-making and support for other countries’ war-making are putting loads of carbon into the air.”
Letter: Now’s the time to apply for SBA loans
“It costs nothing to apply, and the sooner your application is in, the sooner you will know your full options and any approved money will be sent.”
Different kinds of history
My Story: Writing my obituary, a how-to manual and love note
“I’m writing this because I have some thoughts to share on the subject of dying.”
Letter: Quarter-century brings gratitude and sadness
“I am grateful to see the amount of electric vehicles on the road. We have come a long way in the years since EVs first hit our roads. We saw a reduction in emissions, but we have a long way to go.”
Flood of ideas
Letter: Eviction moratorium may face legal hurdle
“The Supreme Court recently ruled that eviction moratoriums are unconstitutional absent legislation.”
Letter: Investment could jump-start new arts district
“Larger companies or businesses that have resources to invest are key.”
Flood of emotions
Dear Aurora: Asheville’s relationship advice column
Editor’s note: The following story is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. This is a satirical piece that is not meant to be taken seriously. Happy New Year. Dear Readers, It’s officially cuffing season. What does this mean? Well, this is the time of year when single people pair up to endure the colder months in cozy […]
Letter: Let’s imagine a new arts district
“Help the people and businesses that are displaced to move into the blighted section of Biltmore Avenue north from Mission Hospital to South Charlotte Street/Southside Avenue.”
Letter: Think twice before rushing to rebuild
“To rebuild in the same place where destruction took place will be far from wise.”
Art official intelligence
(HUMOR) Rare attentive listener stuns local musician
Singer-songwriter recovers from bizarre incident, plus film crews return to Biltmore and Asheville Pizza & Brewing lands new owners.
