We know there are many ways to say I love you or I care about you or I want to DOLRT* you. That’s why we’ve created a series of Triangle Blog Blog themed Valentine’s Day cards. Whether you want to say “You’re a SUPerstar” or “You complete (community) me,” we’ve got you covered. Will you […]
Posted inChapel Hill
An open letter to all of our haters out there in Facebook land
If you’re reading this, you may have come here through a somewhat unhinged and lengthy Facebook thread that can nicely be described as “airing grievances about Triangle Blog Blog, its writers, its content, and its design.” We’re glad you’re here. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions from our fans, critics, and spouses: […]
Posted inHousing, Chapel Hill
It’s February 7 2023 and there is currently *1* home for sale in Chapel Hill for middle income buyers
Two weeks ago, we described our plans to regularly track how many homes in Chapel Hill are available to middle income buyers. It’s the dead of winter and presumably the market will pick up in the spring, but we continue to have just 1 home for sale for middle income buyer – this week it’s […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Carrboro, Chapel Hill Transit, Events around town, Things to do with kids
Celebrating Transit Equity Day in Carrboro
There were bike light and helmet give-aways, a bike repair station by the Recyclery, a thank you writing station to thank Chapel Hill Transit staff, and a brief program to highlight transit equity needs.
Posted inUNC, From the archives
That time when UNC staffed its dining halls with Italian POWs
During World War II, UNC employed both German POWs and Italian prisoners in its dining halls. The UNC Libraries “For the Record” blog details how Lenoir Hall became a dining hall for pre-flight cadets, and 110 of the waiters serving family-style meals were bussed in from Camp Butner, which was holding German prisoners. An inspection […]
Posted inParks and Rec, Carrboro, Chapel Hill
How to rent a picnic shelter or gazebo for birthday parties in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
We’ve had several birthday parties at picnic shelters and pavilions located at Southern Community Park and Umstead Park in Chapel Hill. This is a great birthday party location for a toddler: everyone is self-contained, the fees are small, and everyone leaves tired and happy. Win-win. Many of the parks in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have […]