Local Government News
What’s the Scoop on Asheville’s Spring Litter Sweep Effort?
Teams of community members and leaders in Asheville recently took to the streets for the annual Spring Litter Sweep. The City of Asheville employees participated in the cleanup efforts, with a lunchtime cleanup in downtown resulting in the collection of about 30lbs of trash.While the official totals for the entire event are still pending, the sanitation staff has shared positive news regarding the progress made. This year's cleanup efforts, in collaboration with NCDOT and Asheville GreenWorks, have shown a change in the type of litter collected in downtown Asheville...
Attend our popular monthly Homeless Learning Series – May dates announced
The Homelessness Division of the City of Asheville Community and Economic Development Department has announced the dates for their upcoming informative learning series on homelessness. The series, presented by Homeless Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford, aims to provide community members with a deeper understanding of the causes, responses, and actions related to homelessness in Asheville and the surrounding region.Alford emphasized the importance of the series, stating, "This 3-part learning series...offers community members the opportunity to learn more about the causes,...