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The Asheville Blade delivers hard-hitting journalism exposing the realities behind Asheville's gentrification, giving voice to marginalized communities and challenging the city's polished facade.
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15 postsAsheville police announce expanded drone surveillance due to FAA waiver
FreeThis morning Asheville police proudly announced that Trump's FAA has waived previous restrictions on their use of drones...

Asheville covid risk jumps to Catastrophic as rates spike
FreeMore local covid data's finally come in, and unfortunately the results aren't good. Based on the rapidly-rising rates re...

A note on the local covid situation
FreeWe're in a time of multiple crises, and we at the Blade are investigating and writing away on multiple fronts. We did wa...

Profits over people: city council's actions show reality of Asheville after Helene
FreeOn Jan. 14 Asheville city council sent $1.25 million a year from hiking taxes on locals to the chamber of commerce's BID...
Selling the city to the chamber: The BID returns, awful as ever
FreeWhat is Asheville city council doing during this time of crisis? Millions in immediate rental relief? Anti-eviction meas...
A caution about the incoming storm
FreeSo, a caution about the weather tonight and tomorrow. The Asheville area's facing the first real, widespread storm since...
Latest in the Blade — The MasTec strike
FreeGraphic by Matilda BlissOn Oct. 30 hundreds of unpaid lineworkers hired by MasTec, a massive engineering company, went o...
Help the Blade recover from Helene
FreeGraphic by Matilda BlissReaders, like many in our city the Asheville Blade is struggling in the aftermath of Helene. Whi...
Latest in the Blade — What's going on with the water
FreeGraphic by Matilda Bliss Nearly twenty years of corrupt policy from the highest echelons of city hall left Asheville's w...

Asheville city hall pledges pittance for rental assistance
FreeThe Asheville area is in a dire crisis, as evictions churn forward, frigid temperatures arrive and thousands of locals a...
If you're on Asheville city water, use bottled water for drinking and cooking
FreeThe Blade recommends that anyone on Asheville city water use bottled water for drinking and cooking, especially if your...
COVID WAVE ALERT — November 26
FreeGraphic by Matilda BlissFor the first time since September we're finally back with updates to our ongoing covid alerts....
About the (possible) return of potable water to Asheville this coming week
FreeSo, a few things to know about the potential return of potable water thoughout Asheville's system this coming week.* As...

Want to stop the post-Helene housing crisis? Get rid of airbnbs
FreeReaders, a few numbers:About 1,200: homes in Asheville/Buncombe destroyed or seriously damaged by HeleneOver 5,000: airb...

After Helene, Asheville covid rates plummet
FreeReaders this past week saw us get — for the first time since Helene hit Asheville — updated local covid data. It shows i...
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The Asheville Blade is an independent journalist based in Asheville, North Carolina, dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of the city. Since launching in June 2014, they've built a following of 260 members, with 123 actively supporting their work through Patreon. Their insightful reporting shines a light on the challenges faced by Asheville's residents amidst rapid gentrification and tourism-driven development, providing critical context often missing from mainstream narratives. The Blade's unique approach goes beyond surface-level reporting, focusing on the human impact of policy decisions and the struggles of marginalized communities. This dedication has garnered them a significant online presence and generated an estimated monthly income between $363 and $1815, demonstrating the community's support for their vital work. Their reporting acts as a crucial voice for those often overlooked in the city's narrative.