Zach Kahn
@zkahn.bsky.social
18 year old writer from NC. I like 70s music too. Future journalist, lawyer, or something else.
My substack: https://zachkahn.substack.com/
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Zach Kahn
@zkahn.bsky.social
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14 Acres and a Pearl:
In 2021, Atrium Health, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County promised affordable housing in a $75M deal.
Four years later? Units aren’t built, and officials give conflicting accounts. 🧵 (1/8)
In 2021, Atrium Health, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County promised affordable housing in a $75M deal.
Four years later? Units aren’t built, and officials give conflicting accounts. 🧵 (1/8)
Not sure if y’all have read The NY Times article about donor favoritism in the Trump Administration, but they failed to include a bunch of donors that are now on the Kennedy Board and other GOP Guam donors:
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Not sure if y’all have read The NY Times article about donor favoritism in the Trump Administration, but they failed to include a bunch of donors that are now on the Kennedy Board and other GOP Guam donors:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
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Reposted by Zach Kahn
In 2021, Atrium Health and Charlotte, NC officials promised affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Years later, units aren’t built, contracts are vague, and taxpayers are left in the dark.
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In 2021, Atrium Health and Charlotte, NC officials promised affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Years later, units aren’t built, contracts are vague, and taxpayers are left in the dark.
In 2021, Atrium Health and Charlotte officials promised affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal.
It's now 2025, and the housing is nowhere to be found.
Read my #investigation here:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
It's now 2025, and the housing is nowhere to be found.
Read my #investigation here:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
In 2021, Atrium Health and Charlotte officials promised affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal.
It's now 2025, and the housing is nowhere to be found.
Read my #investigation here:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
It's now 2025, and the housing is nowhere to be found.
Read my #investigation here:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
Hello @muellershewrote.com!
I just wrote an article about a $75M deal in my hometown of Charlotte, NC that promised affordable housing, but 4 years later, nothing’s built, and when I asked about it, I received a nasty email.
I would love for you to check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
I just wrote an article about a $75M deal in my hometown of Charlotte, NC that promised affordable housing, but 4 years later, nothing’s built, and when I asked about it, I received a nasty email.
I would love for you to check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hello @muellershewrote.com!
I just wrote an article about a $75M deal in my hometown of Charlotte, NC that promised affordable housing, but 4 years later, nothing’s built, and when I asked about it, I received a nasty email.
I would love for you to check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
I just wrote an article about a $75M deal in my hometown of Charlotte, NC that promised affordable housing, but 4 years later, nothing’s built, and when I asked about it, I received a nasty email.
I would love for you to check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
INVESTIGATION: In 2021, Atrium Health and Charlotte officials promised affordable housing in a $75M public-private deal.
It's now 2025, and FOUR years later, ZERO affordable units have been built and officials gave me conflicting explanations on what is going on:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
It's now 2025, and FOUR years later, ZERO affordable units have been built and officials gave me conflicting explanations on what is going on:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
zachkahn.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
INVESTIGATION: In 2021, Atrium Health and Charlotte officials promised affordable housing in a $75M public-private deal.
It's now 2025, and FOUR years later, ZERO affordable units have been built and officials gave me conflicting explanations on what is going on:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
It's now 2025, and FOUR years later, ZERO affordable units have been built and officials gave me conflicting explanations on what is going on:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
Reposted by Zach Kahn
“In the email […] to Atrium, I asked why the public commitments differed from the contractual requirements, […].
I was surprised that Atrium discredited local media […] and attacked the […] tone of my questions. I guess being condescending to a 18 year- old journalist […] is their PR strategy?“
I was surprised that Atrium discredited local media […] and attacked the […] tone of my questions. I guess being condescending to a 18 year- old journalist […] is their PR strategy?“
Hello Mr. Hamill! My name is Zach, and I am a high school journalist in Charlotte, NC.
I just wrote an article about a $75M deal that promised affordable housing, but 4 years later, nothing’s built.
I would really appreciate any shares/reposts! Thanks!
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
I just wrote an article about a $75M deal that promised affordable housing, but 4 years later, nothing’s built.
I would really appreciate any shares/reposts! Thanks!
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
zachkahn.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“In the email […] to Atrium, I asked why the public commitments differed from the contractual requirements, […].
I was surprised that Atrium discredited local media […] and attacked the […] tone of my questions. I guess being condescending to a 18 year- old journalist […] is their PR strategy?“
I was surprised that Atrium discredited local media […] and attacked the […] tone of my questions. I guess being condescending to a 18 year- old journalist […] is their PR strategy?“
Atrium Health & Charlotte promised affordable housing in a $75M deal. Years later, nothing’s built, contracts are vague, and officials give conflicting answers.
Atrium’s reply to my questions? Condescending.
The City's reply? Contradictory.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Atrium’s reply to my questions? Condescending.
The City's reply? Contradictory.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
December 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Atrium Health & Charlotte promised affordable housing in a $75M deal. Years later, nothing’s built, contracts are vague, and officials give conflicting answers.
Atrium’s reply to my questions? Condescending.
The City's reply? Contradictory.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Atrium’s reply to my questions? Condescending.
The City's reply? Contradictory.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Atrium Health and Charlotte officials promised affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Years later, units aren’t built, contracts are vague, and taxpayers are left in the dark.
Also, I got this condescending email from Atrium.
Read here:
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Also, I got this condescending email from Atrium.
Read here:
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
December 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Atrium Health and Charlotte officials promised affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Years later, units aren’t built, contracts are vague, and taxpayers are left in the dark.
Also, I got this condescending email from Atrium.
Read here:
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Also, I got this condescending email from Atrium.
Read here:
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Hi everyone, I’m Zach, a high school journalist in Charlotte, NC.
Atrium Health & city officials promised affordable housing in a $75M deal in 2021. Today, nothing’s built, and the public is in the dark.
Please share/repost- public dollars deserve answers.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Atrium Health & city officials promised affordable housing in a $75M deal in 2021. Today, nothing’s built, and the public is in the dark.
Please share/repost- public dollars deserve answers.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
zachkahn.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Hi everyone, I’m Zach, a high school journalist in Charlotte, NC.
Atrium Health & city officials promised affordable housing in a $75M deal in 2021. Today, nothing’s built, and the public is in the dark.
Please share/repost- public dollars deserve answers.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
Atrium Health & city officials promised affordable housing in a $75M deal in 2021. Today, nothing’s built, and the public is in the dark.
Please share/repost- public dollars deserve answers.
zachkahn.substack.com/p/14-acres-a...
14 Acres and a Pearl:
In 2021, Atrium Health, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County promised affordable housing in a $75M deal.
Four years later? Units aren’t built, and officials give conflicting accounts. 🧵 (1/8)
In 2021, Atrium Health, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County promised affordable housing in a $75M deal.
Four years later? Units aren’t built, and officials give conflicting accounts. 🧵 (1/8)
December 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
14 Acres and a Pearl:
In 2021, Atrium Health, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County promised affordable housing in a $75M deal.
Four years later? Units aren’t built, and officials give conflicting accounts. 🧵 (1/8)
In 2021, Atrium Health, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County promised affordable housing in a $75M deal.
Four years later? Units aren’t built, and officials give conflicting accounts. 🧵 (1/8)
Reposted by Zach Kahn
What happens when a major hospital system and a city/county sell affordable housing — but don’t lock it in?
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What happens when a major hospital system and a city/county sell affordable housing — but don’t lock it in?
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
What happens when a major hospital system and a city/county sell affordable housing — but don’t lock it in?
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
14 Acres And A Pearl
In 2021, Atrium Health, Charlotte officials, and Mecklenburg County pledged affordable housing in a $75 million public-private deal. Four years later, no affordable housing has been built, and city, c...
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What happens when a major hospital system and a city/county sell affordable housing — but don’t lock it in?
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
My investigation into Atrium Health, Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte’s $75M deal:
I just received a letter from the President after I emailed him about protecting the environment. I was not expecting this.
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I just received a letter from the President after I emailed him about protecting the environment. I was not expecting this.
I interviewed Michael Center about his rise in college tennis, the scandal that took him down, and the rebuilding that came after prison. The story is more human than you think:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
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Empathy and Error: The Story of Michael Center
He led Texas tennis. He went to prison. Now, Michael Center wants to tell his story.
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I interviewed Michael Center about his rise in college tennis, the scandal that took him down, and the rebuilding that came after prison. The story is more human than you think:
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn...
Great day for Democrats in Charlotte.
City Council District 6 was won by a Democrat for the first time, Kimberly Owens.
City Council District 6 was won by a Democrat for the first time, Kimberly Owens.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Great day for Democrats in Charlotte.
City Council District 6 was won by a Democrat for the first time, Kimberly Owens.
City Council District 6 was won by a Democrat for the first time, Kimberly Owens.
Reposted by Zach Kahn
What a game. Can’t wait for Game 8 tomorrow
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
What a game. Can’t wait for Game 8 tomorrow
There is a fair chance that an innocent man was tortured to death last night.
Imagine being strapped down to a gurney, and helplessly suffocating to death. Imagine fighting to survive with your lungs on fire, your face wet with tears, and your heart pounding so fast that it’s all you can hear.
Imagine being strapped down to a gurney, and helplessly suffocating to death. Imagine fighting to survive with your lungs on fire, your face wet with tears, and your heart pounding so fast that it’s all you can hear.
Alabama Didn't Just Execute a Possibly Innocent Man. They Tortured Him.
Anthony Boyd’s nitrogen gas execution lasted over 20 minutes. He gasped 225 times. He maintained his innocence until the end.
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
There is a fair chance that an innocent man was tortured to death last night.
Imagine being strapped down to a gurney, and helplessly suffocating to death. Imagine fighting to survive with your lungs on fire, your face wet with tears, and your heart pounding so fast that it’s all you can hear.
Imagine being strapped down to a gurney, and helplessly suffocating to death. Imagine fighting to survive with your lungs on fire, your face wet with tears, and your heart pounding so fast that it’s all you can hear.
Alabama Didn't Just Execute a Possibly Innocent Man. They Tortured Him.
Alabama Didn't Just Execute a Possibly Innocent Man. They Tortured Him.
Anthony Boyd’s nitrogen gas execution lasted over 20 minutes. He gasped 225 times. He maintained his innocence until the end.
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Alabama Didn't Just Execute a Possibly Innocent Man. They Tortured Him.
Anthony Boyd very well may have been an innocent man. The state of Alabama brutally killed him tonight.
"Capital punishment is against the better judgment of modern criminology and, above all, against the highest expression of love in the nature of God"- Martin Luther King Jr.
"Capital punishment is against the better judgment of modern criminology and, above all, against the highest expression of love in the nature of God"- Martin Luther King Jr.
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Anthony Boyd very well may have been an innocent man. The state of Alabama brutally killed him tonight.
"Capital punishment is against the better judgment of modern criminology and, above all, against the highest expression of love in the nature of God"- Martin Luther King Jr.
"Capital punishment is against the better judgment of modern criminology and, above all, against the highest expression of love in the nature of God"- Martin Luther King Jr.
Any Northwestern Alums on this platform that could answer a few questions I have about NU and Chicago? I am currently in the process of applying there and have some questions about the weather, j-school, etc. Thanks!
September 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Any Northwestern Alums on this platform that could answer a few questions I have about NU and Chicago? I am currently in the process of applying there and have some questions about the weather, j-school, etc. Thanks!
Just voted for the first time!
September 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Just voted for the first time!