Greensboro’s only clinic offering surgical abortions will close at the end of April. Providers, advocates, and patients are now scrambling to fill the gap.
Sayaka Matsuoka
Sayaka Matsuoka is a Greensboro-based reporter for The Assembly. She was formerly the managing editor for Triad City Beat, an alt-weekly based in Greensboro. She has reported for INDY Week, The Bitter Southerner, and Nerdist, and is the editorial/diversity chair for AAN Publishers.
Connecting the Past and Present
A Charlotte-based photographer discovered waterways dug by enslaved people 300 years ago. Now, a new book is preserving that history.
‘Democracy is Hard’
At the inaugural Greensboro Newsmakers event, students, and higher education leaders talked about civic health and engagement.
Dough, Sauce, Cheese
At The PZA, a pop-up pizza stand, a mastery of basics opens up a world of flavor possibilities.
The Steel Giant
Greensboro has a new friendly robot that stands 24 feet tall with its trusted insect companion.
World-Class Sushi at Asahi
At Asahi, Japanese home cooking plus exemplary sushi make for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Embracing Her Roots
Greensboro musician Dalia Razo—a finalist in this year’s Not Your Average Folk Contest—draws on her Mexican-American heritage.
Everyone’s Toolbox
Greensboro’s free neighborhood tool lending program opens for its fourth season.
The Roots of Deep Roots
Greensboro’s home-grown co-op grocery store celebrates its 50th anniversary stronger than ever.
Greensboro Carefully Navigating ICE
As cities across North Carolina face pressure over Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Greensboro is approaching the issue with caution.

