We are in that post Christmas-Hanukkah period. Perhaps, nursing hangovers from too much spiked eggnog, looking at that ugly sweater your in-laws regifted you, or pretending to work today. Whatever you have been doing, we know that there has been a lingering question in the back of your mind since December 23rd. “Who got the […]
Posted inThings to do with kids
Triangle Blog Blog Annual Christmas Quiz
The Triangle Blog Blog wishes to introduce a Christmas Quiz, harking back to the time honoured tradition in British newspapers, such as The Telegraph’s “Big Christmas Quiz” On Christmas day, after you have had your fill of candy canes, hot cocoa, and there are no sports matches to watch, why don’t you tackle this quiz […]
Posted inAdvisory Boards, Planning Board: Chapel Hill, This Week in Planning Commission
A Festivus tradition for the Chapel Hill Planning Commission
As we all know, planning is a kind of religion in Chapel Hill (worshiped fervently, debated endlessly, and blessed with many niceties of dogma). It seems fitting that we formally recognize this religion each year, and perhaps even more fitting that our Planning Commission, the local practitioners of this particular gospel, choose to celebrate it […]
Posted inDurham, Events around town, Helping neighbors
NC School of Science and Math holding a food drive this weekend
Students at the NC School of Science and Math have organized a food drive for this weekend. We think that is awesome, and we are happy to share the details of that they have planned, as shared with us by Tess Crumpton 26′: Tess Crumpton (26′): What is the NCSSM Food Drive?We were inspired to […]
Posted inCarrboro
Interview: The leader of the Carrboro Cardboard Wars
For decades, Carrboro residents who have wanted to battle each other wearing cardboard have been denied the privilege. But on December 13th from 1 – 2:30 at Carrboro Town Commons, those who want to “build suits of cardboard and fight!” will have their chance. (Weapons regulations – no tape! – and other details can be […]
Posted inCarrboro
The Carrboro Cardboard War is coming December 13
We saw a post on Bluesky this morning about the forthcoming Carrboro Cardboard War, and were intrigued by the description: “The Carrboro cardboard war is an event in which participants build suits of cardboard and fight!!” We’ve reached out to the founders of the first annual war for an interview – stay tuned – but […]