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City Council is Considering Restrictions Against Sharing Food With Unhoused Neighbors
Sources say Council is considering a new city ordinance restricting residents' ability to share food with unhoused Asheville residents in public parks.
Asheville Police Lied About Change in Homeless Camp Eviction Policy
APD claims policy on encounters with unhoused community members changed. Information obtained via public records requests reveals this to be untrue.
Camp Sweeps and Press Freedom Violations; Merry Christmas from The City of Asheville.
The City of Asheville, despite its messaging, remains intensely hostile to independent journalism, requests for transparency, and our unhoused neighbors.
"This is inhumane!"
We’re excited to unveil the very first Asheville Free Press political cartoon! Created by Crosson Nipper (@crossmaster_flash). The US military, who are not exactly renowned for their ethics, do not use chemical weapons in war. Asheville Police, on the other hand, see these weapons as essential “tools.”