We haven’t updated you on the North Carolina Supreme Court case recently. In fact, when we bring it up with people we know, the question often asked is “Is that still going on?” The answer is Yes! and we really can’t believe it. Way back in October, (which now seems like years ago) we endorsed […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Events around town, Things to do with kids
Black History Bike Ride
This Sunday I participated in the Black History Bike Ride, held by Triangle BikeWorks. Triangle BikeWorks is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth through cycling. Started in 2010 by Kevin Hicks, their original goal was to teach leadership and life skills to black and brown youth. They do this by engaging the youth in cycling […]
Posted inDowntown, Economic development, UNC
Petition: Support a Campus-Connected Arena for UNC Basketball
We enthusiastically support UNC’s vision for a modern basketball arena with mixed-use development and believe this vision would be most successful at a campus-connected location. Why not Carolina North? We have been thinking about where the new Dean Dome should go for a while. Last week’s news that UNC has been thinking about building the new basketball […]
Posted inChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Things to do with kids
Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Planning to Replace 3 Existing Schools
If you have children in the CHCCS schools or have been following the situation regarding the condition of some of the schools, you are probably aware that a planning process has been taking place. As we wrote about a year ago, some of the schools are in bad shape, and either need refurbishment or replacing. […]
Posted inDigital Security
A Guide to Digital Safety in a Dangerous World
Being in a media space, even simply being locally connected, like blog bloggers, it is getting dangerous online. Hate groups like the Proud Boys are doxing people. Most of the platforms we operate on are rented and the landlords are the oligarchs that are illegally taking over the country. More and more, people are jumping […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Greenway, Things to do with kids
What’s in a name? Two bicycle non profits are merging- help choose a new name!
Two local bicycle non profits are merging. Bike Carrboro and the Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill are in the planning phases of merging. The two organizations are joining forces under a new name and an updated mission. For the month of February, they are seeking suggestions for a new name!They will vote on the final […]