Community News
Community news for Grant Street is a way of keeping neighbors informed about what’s happening in and around our neighborhood—projects, events, decisions, and opportunities that impact our shared life together. It helps us stay connected, build trust, and make sure everyone has access to what they need to participate in shaping the future of our community.
Grant Street Underpass Update: Our Neighbors and What Comes Next
What happened during the Grant Street underpass cleanup, and what happened to the neighbors staying there? We share what we learned from our district’s City Council member, Matt Kopac, what remains unanswered, and our next steps—grounded in our belief that this is our unhoused neighbors’ home and neighborhood, too.
Featured in The News & Observer for Grocery Store Advocacy
Grant Street Community’s advocacy for equitable food access and a Black-owned grocery store in historic Hayti was recently featured in The News & Observer—marking the second major news feature highlighting the neighborhood’s growing campaign. The story explores how residents are working to turn research, visibility, and community knowledge into meaningful investment and lasting change.