The plastic pedestrian crosswalk people that guards intersections along Greensboro, Weaver, and Main Street keep getting murdered and maimed. You’ve probably seen these signs. Their official name is: “R1-6A spring-loaded in-street pedestrian crosswalk signs with /QR One Base, 40# Base.” (For the sake of brevity, I’ll refer to them as “crosswalk signs” for this piece.) […]
Posted inElection 2024
REVERSED: State Elections Board decision overturned, UNC Digital OneCard not valid as voting ID
UPDATE: BECAUSE OF A COURT RULING, MOBILE ONE CARDS CANNOT BE USED AS VOTER IDs. READ OUR UPDATE HERE. The original story is below. Just now, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) approved the use of UNC Chapel Hill’s digital One Card as an identification card to prove the user’s identity during voting. […]
Posted inElection 2024
Interview: Ed Eldred, Candidate for NC Court of Appeals
Ed Eldred is a Democrat running for a seat on the NC Court of Appeals. As an appellate lawyer, Eldred has handled hundreds of appeals, is a board-certified specialist in child welfare law, and often represents parents in DSS court. Democrats currently hold 4 of the 15 seats on the NC Court of Appeals. This […]
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We think we’re maybe live-blogging the DNC tonight
We got some new software today. Like 15 minutes ago. Let’s see how it goes.
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Things to do with kids
The Recyclery needs a new home. Can you help?
Founded in 2000, the ReCYCLEry has served the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and UNC communities for 24 years by refurbishing unused bicycles and giving them away, and teaching anyone who wants to learn bicycle maintenance and repair. I first became involved in the Recyclery shortly afterwards, when I wanted a place for my daughters to learn […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Town Council, Economic development
More Overreach from Chapel Hill’s Historic District Commission
Chapel Hill’s Historic District Commission (HDC) is tasked with preserving the character of the town’s three local historic districts, each located close to UNC’s campus. The boundaries of the district are clear –but that hasn’t stopped the HDC from trying to expand its purview to adjacent properties. Last year, the HDC wanted the Town Council […]