1969 Call For An 'Open Society' In Winston-Salem Remains Unanswered
Fifty years ago, a local Triad-area man shared his vision for a better Winston-Salem, and at its core was the issue of race. That man was Mark H.
Housing
Microsoft Pledges $500 Million Investment To Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis
Most of the money will help preserve and build new homes for low and middle-income residents. A smaller portion will go toward homeless services and programs to keep people from being evicted.
Trump Repeats Calls For A Border Wall As Shutdown Negotiations Continue
The partial government shutdown is stretching into its third week, with more than 800,000 federal employees having to stay home from work or be furloughed.
Chapter 2: Not Up To Code
In May, a kitchen fire at a low-rent apartment in Greensboro claimed the lives of five refugee children—siblings from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
New Homebuyers Face A Friendlier Housing Market, Thanks To Cooldown
In many parts of the country it's actually gotten a bit easier, though not any cheaper, to buy a house. Housing sales are down nationwide, and the market is cooling off.
Can't Find An Affordable Home? Try Living In A Pod
Co-living projects are popping up in cities where housing costs are too expensive for middle-income residents. It's dorm-life for adults, with shared kitchens and bathrooms, and it doesn't come cheap.
The American Dream: One Block Can Make All The Difference
Is geography destiny? It goes against the core idea of the American dream, but a new online data tool says where you were born and raised actually makes a huge difference — down to the very block.
Proposed Ordinance In Greensboro Opens The Door To Proactive Home Inspections
In Greensboro, a proposed ordinance giving housing inspectors broader powers is under consideration.
Housing Advocates In Greensboro Push For Change
A group of housing nonprofits and community members met in downtown Greensboro Wednesday to address eviction, homelessness and affordable rent.
Greensboro Fire Department Releases Final Report On Deadly Summit Avenue Fire
The Greensboro Fire Department has released its final report on the fire that killed five refugee children earlier this year.