High Point earns All-American City designation for work strengthening democracy
Mayor Cyril Jefferson says transparency and engagement led to being one of 10 municipalities to be named an All-American City.
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High Point officials brace for cut in federal funding for housing initiatives
The reduction comes as the city prepares its annual action plan, which aims to address community needs for low to moderate-income residents.
High Point City Council approves organization to help implement reparations report
The National Institute of Minority Economic Development's Research, Policy and Impact Center will help the city of High Point prioritize policy recommendations in its reparations report.
High Point City Council approves adoption of fair housing ordinance
High Point City Council has approved a new ordinance that could give local officials the ability to investigate residents' complaints about discriminatory housing practices.
Work begins on improvements to High Point's market district
Work has begun on a two-year project to improve High Point’s furniture market district through a partnership between the city and the High Point Market Authority.
High Point committee recommends adoption of local fair housing ordinance
A High Point city council committee is recommending the adoption of a new ordinance that would allow local officials to review residents' concerns of discriminatory housing practices.
High Point city councilman sees reparations report as a way to address city's inequities
The High Point City Council approved a reparations and reconciliation report in September in an eight-to-one vote, representing the culmination of an effort first started by the local NAACP Chapter.
YWCA High Point releases study examining disparities in city
A new study out of High Point examines racial disparities in the city and provides recommendations to help the community improve.
Guilford County, Greensboro City Council approve funds for emergency winter sheltering
Guilford County and Greensboro officials approved funds this week to help provide shelter for residents without housing this winter.
Guilford County and its municipalities aim to support homeless people through the winter
Guilford County, High Point and Greensboro officials are looking to pool funds to support unhoused residents through the winter.