The federal government is a dumpster ?. The NCGA is terrifying. Local is where we can move quickly, help our community thrive, and track our progress. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we work together. And we’re going to work together on this: PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro needs $10,000 to bridge a significant gap in […]
Posted inAffordable Housing, OWASA
Two OWASA meetings this week related to parking and draft parking arrangements to be discussed
There are two important OWASA meetings this week related to parking and draft parking arrangements. Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m. in the OWASA Community Room at 400 Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro. Discussion of community feedback from the May 19th meeting and to see possible parking solutions from OWASA. Details here OWASA page noticing […]
Posted inTriangle Region, UNC
DOGE devastates Duke, UNC—where are our elected officials?
The devastating cuts in federal research funding made with alacrity by President Trump, Elon Musk, and the misleadingly named “Department of Governmental Efficiency” have hit hard around the country, but no more so than in our area. This chart by Reddit user u/itsjustincase makes the point dramatically. The illustration shows the total dollar value […]
Posted inEvents, Events around town, Outdoors, Things to do with kids
Four on the Fourth is coming up. Help Support some Great Non-Profits in the Area
Coming up on the Fourth of July is the Four on the Fourth. A Four mile road race through the streets of Carrboro. This year will be the 21st edition of the race. It’s hard to believe they have been doing it so long. I did not run the first race, but I am pretty […]
Posted inAffordable Housing, Housing
Duke Energy refuses to power completed P.E.A.C.H affordable housing
Update – June 21 – As reported by NC Newsline, Duke Energy has relented and provided the needed electrical hook ups. However, there are still details to be worked out to keep this arrangement permanent. From the Newsline article: “EMPOWERment Inc. Executive Director Delores Bailey was hopeful that Duke and her organization will soon reach […]
Posted inChapel Hill Transit, Climate, Transportation
The value of Chapel Hill Transit and the budget
Update 6/13 5:00PM. I have received more information from the Mayor’s office about transit funding I feel is important to add here: Source of this is here “The Town’s share of cost for the Transit system is funded primarily by a property tax levy for transit. The cost share in the recommended budget for the […]