We are big fans of walkable, dense neighborhoods, and what better day to test that out than Halloween? Every year, people flock to Southern Village and Quarterpath Trace to trick-or-treat or to check out the decorations. What makes these neighborhoods good for trick-or-treating? The same things that make them good for kids year-round: Houses are […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, North Carolina
Raleigh’s e-bike rebate program begins today
Raleigh is the latest city to offer e-bike rebates: $500 baseline rebate $1,500 rebate for low-income residents Vouchers will be allocated in a drawing next month. The application period opened today and closes on November 10, 2024. You must be a resident of Raleigh and 18 years or older when you apply. Raleigh’s e-bike rebate […]
Posted inElection 2024, Orange County Board of County Commissioners
Jean Hamilton and Marilyn Carter are not running against one another
We’ve noticed in our search traffic recently that a ton of people are searching the phrase “Jean Hamilton vs. Marilyn Carter.” Both Hamilton and Carter are running to serve as District 1 County Commissioners. Hamilton is an incumbent; Carter is new. However, we want to clarify: there are two seats available in District 1. Carter […]
Posted inElection 2024
Interview: Braxton Winston, Candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor
Braxton Winston II is the Democratic candidate for the NC Commissioner of Labor. The Commissioner of Labor investigates complaints of wage theft, violations of labor laws, employment discrimination, and workplace safety issues in North Carolina and ensures the well-being of more than 4.4 million workers across North Carolina. As The Assembly reported last month, “as […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Election 2024
How do I take the bus to vote in Chapel Hill and Carrboro?
If you are taking the bus to vote, here are the routes that serve early voting locations and locations on Election Day. Early Voting 2024, October 17 through Nov 4 Chapel Hill Transit serves the following early voting poll locations: Carrboro Town Hall, 108 Bim St, Carrboro – Route CW Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library […]
Posted inElection 2024
Explainer: Chapel Hill bond referendums on 2024 ballot
If you haven’t seen our election guide, you owe it to yourself to look it over. The ballot is HUGE and every single item is hugely important. There is plenty written about the top of the ballot – and plenty of excellent voter guides and interviews to examine. But we’re blogbloggers and we focus on […]