Hosted by Ben Schachtman, Managing Editor of HQR News, the program is an opportunity for local officials and reporters -- the people who make news and the people who report it -- to talk about the issues that affect our community. Expect deeper dives and candid conversation.
On this episode of The Newsroom:
- Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, on challenges facing the city, including public transportation and affordable housing.
- WECT Journalist Michael Praats and WHQR Journalist and Producer Rachel Keith, unpacking the complicated world of public-private partnerships, like Project Grace, the New Hanover County Government Center, and Riverplace.
- Cedric Harrison and Evan Folds, discussing the Northside Food Co-Op’s plans to build a cooperative grocery store in one of the region’s key food deserts.
Links for this episode:
- Find more about Wilmington’s recent joint meeting with New Hanover County here, and more about the region’s struggle with affordable housing here.
- Find recent reporting from WHQR on Project Grace and the Government Center, as well as on the county’s lawsuit over the denial of a development permit in Ogden here.
- Find reporting from Michael Praats on Project Grace’s early version here, and reporting from Praats and Schachtman on Riverplace’s high price tag here.
- For information on the Northside Food Co-Op, try the organization’s website, Facebook page, and Instagram account.
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