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 […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Chapel Hill, Greenway, Uncategorized
Good news on Chapel Hill trails
Tropical Storm Chantal caused havoc on homes and business throughout Chapel Hill, but one of the areas hardest hits was Chapel hill’s greenway network. The fast-moving water gouged out land the land supporting the Bolin Creek Trail, forcing its closure. The Morgan Creek Trail suffered significant damage where it passes near and under NC-86. Meanwhile, […]
Posted inSatire
What’s Bill Belichick’s Next Move?
The internet is atwitter with speculation that UNC football coach Bill Belichick will be ousted soon, following a dreadful start to the season and as unsavory reports about the program continue to leak out. If Belichick does lose his job, we hope he stays in Chapel Hill! But he’ll need new ways to stay busy […]