Repost from 2022 When we first posted this, we were making a point, and being typical TBB silly and constructing our own, made up walk score. It’s not a real metric, but it ought to be. And this is where we get to why this matters: Parents flock to places like Southern Village and maybe […]
Posted inCarrboro, Carrboro Town Council, Economic development
Carrboro deserves a plaza on Weaver Street. Let’s make it happen!
The Town of Carrboro’s planning process continues to move forward toward pedestrianization of the 100 block of East Weaver Street, creating a true public plaza in the heart of downtown Carrboro. As the town moves closer to forming concrete plans, and definitive decisions on whether to keep the project moving forward, opposition is making itself […]
Posted inEvents around town, Helping neighbors, Things to do with kids
Second Annual Folk Above Ground Festival
The second annual Folk Above Ground fall festival will be taking place on October 25, 2025, on the Southern Village Green. Most of the performers are UNC students/alumni. Come out and hear some great local folk music from local up-and-coming musicians, and enter the art raffle to win pieces by local artists, with proceeds benefiting […]
Posted inHelping neighbors, Obituary
Remembering Barbara Jessie-Black
We received news Tuesday morning that CommunityWorx President and CEO, Barbara Jessie-Black passed away on October 19. A portion of the email: “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved President and CEO, Barbara Jessie-Black. Barbara transitioned peacefully on the morning of October 19th, surrounded by family and loved ones. […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Town Council
We made this nifty archive of town council meetings
The Town of Chapel Hill does a pretty nice job of putting a lot of information online. They should be applauded for their transparency. But making information available is different from making it findable. Trying to find, say, a specific item discussed in a council meeting 3 months ago is a bit like trying to […]