We recently learned that the City of Durham has launched a pilot program to increase affordable housing in the city. The pilot will use $1.75 million from the Forever Home, Durham program to fund loans to residents interested in building an ADU. The homeowner will be eligible for a loan of up to $80,000 with […]
Posted inCarrboro, Chapel Hill, Events around town, Helping neighbors
26th Annual Mildred Council Community Dinner coming up
Coming up on April 26 is the 26th Annual Mildred Council Community Dinner You can purchase tickets online at this link or you can buy them in person at FRANK Gallery Carrboro and at the Chapel Chill Ice Cream shop on Weaver Dairy Road. More information can be seen at https://communitydinner.org Who is Mildred Council? […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Events around town
Road cycling for beginners – you can do it!
I first wrote this a year or two ago. Since the Tarwheels are holding a new beginners ride this weekend, I have decided to re post it with updated links – John The weather has gotten nice , especially this week. Maybe you are now looking at that shiny road bike you bought during the pandemic, and you would […]
Posted inApril Fools, Satire
UNC Dumps Plans for Dean Dome in Carolina North for Water Park Complex
Chapel Hill, April 1 – 2026 After months of rumors, debate and public meetings, the University of North Carolina has made a complete—and unexpected—pivot on its plans for Carolina North, the giant, largely wooded tract of land 2 miles north of the campus. Instead of a thriving, multi-use hub with housing, tennis courts, businesses, or […]
Posted inCarrboro, Events around town, Helping neighbors
SolarEquity Ribbon Cutting at TABLE
Last Friday, I attended the ribbon cutting for 18 rooftop solar panels, facilitated by SolarEquity on the roof of TABLE at 311 E Main St, Carrboro. TABLE, Inc. is a nonprofit focused on reducing childhood hunger and food insecurity in Orange County. SolarEquity, in partnership with East Chapel Hill Rotary Club, helped fund the installation […]
Posted inChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Legislature
How the State Starved Our Schools
Artificial scarcity is imposing a harsh choice on our school system. How did we get here? The Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools are facing a budget gap. This year alone, enrollment is down 289 students. The school receives ~$7,500 from the state for each student enrolled. That drop will cost the school $2.2 million in […]