A century ago, an ‘exotic’ game from China took America by storm. Mahjong’s resurgence is again exposing questions about race and commerce.
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.
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A Greensboro Abortion Provider Closes, Leaving Limited Options
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.
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Greensboro Responds to Potential ICE Detention Plans
Recently released documents include a proposal to use the site of the former American Hebrew Academy to detain immigrants. The city of Greensboro says it’s ready to push back.
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The Thread: The Tea is the Thing
As the temperatures drop, a comforting tea’s become my new fall obsession — especially at Greensboro’s Vida pour Tea.
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The Thread: Creating Their Own Villages
In the Triad and beyond, women are creating membership groups to find connection and meaning.
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Creating Their Own Villages
In the Triad and beyond, women are creating membership groups to find connection and meaning.
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The Thread: Ramen Season
Cold weather is on the way, and we’ve ranked the top Ramen spots in Greensboro to keep you warm.
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Cold Outside? It’s Time for Ramen
In Greensboro, a noodle tour finds that not all ramen shops are created equal.
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The Thread: A New City Council
It was an historic election night in Greensboro. We have all the results, analysis and more.
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Greensboro’s Community Rushes to Fill the SNAP Gap
With SNAP funding still uncertain as the federal shutdown continues, residents and organizations are trying to help where they can.