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Our community elders are still working, barely scraping by
Our woefully inequitable economic reality is not an accident, and you cannot convince me otherwise.
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City zoning laws currently outlaw what Athens needs
That’s right, we’ve made it illegal to build more of our most valuable and beloved places in Athens.
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Weathered parking meters inhibit use on sunny days
I have no idea how much time I have when using quarters unless lighting conditions are perfect, writes Gene Ammarell.
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Better city housing starts with new Comprehensive Plan
The former plan has housing priorities all wrong. Let’s make sure the next one gets it right.
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City is failing Richland Ave business owners
A 40% drop in revenue, lost jobs, and official advisories redirecting traffic is not a minor inconvenience, writes Adam Lewis.
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Safe cannabis consumption requires credible information
As Ohio continues to adjust to the legalization of cannabis, trust matters more than ever.
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Benefit performers support Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Spoiler alert: You can donate to the organization online.
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What locals mean when we say “industrial plunder”
A compelling example is the boom-and-bust history of Appalachia.
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Creative solutions and democracy will uplift Appalachia
I believe our community needs more than jobs; we need livelihoods.
