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Chapel Hill Saturday

Posted by Art Chansky | Dec 19, 2011 | Uncategorized

For me, Saturday was a bright blue reminder of why we’re so lucky to live in Chapel Hill. Compared to other places, it’s just so easy and friendly. Went out to get the paper and on the way in I saw my right rear tire was almost...

Why Chapel Hill is Lucky

Posted by Staff | Dec 3, 2011 | Uncategorized

I’ve had so much to say over the past few weeks that I’ve found myself virtually (!) tongue-tied. I couldn’t seem to focus my thoughts about so many less-than-savvy spenders: the staffer of Kansas Gov....

New HARP Revisions (Home Affordable Refinance Program) will work.

Posted by Staff | Nov 28, 2011 | Uncategorized

If your property (or someones you know) didn’t qualify for a low rate refinance before, this is worth checking out right now. HARP started in 2009 and had less than desired results because of falling home values. This meant...

Good Stuff: Eight Foods to Eat Before Climate Change Takes Them Away

Posted by Staff | Nov 22, 2011 | Uncategorized

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this is the week for my post to get heavy. While catching up on my blog backlog, I read a great piece from Good* about the Eight Foods You Should Stock Up On Before Climate Change Takes Them Away....

Le Beaujolais + Le Turk-ais

Posted by Staff | Nov 17, 2011 | Uncategorized

I believe it was Anonymous who once said, “Turkey Schmurkey. Bring on the Beaujolais!” Truer words were never spoken. Let’s shelve the inevitable holiday mania for just a moment before the madness begins next...

Taking My Medicine

Posted by Staff | Nov 16, 2011 | Uncategorized

TAKING MY MEDICINE is a humbling experience!! Last night I had the opportunity to be in the midst of all the wonderful BLOGGERS on chapelboro.com last evening at R&R Grill at a reception hosted by Chapelboro and the...

21st Century Demographics, a Talk by Mitch Silver

Posted by Staff | Nov 15, 2011 | Uncategorized

Monday Mitch Silver took off for China, where he will speak in three cities in seven days, attend conferences and meet city officials. Next Tuesday he comes to Chapel Hill, and if you can possibly make it to Town Hall at 5:30 pm...

UNC Women's Soccer: NCAA Tourney Preview

Posted by Staff | Nov 10, 2011 | Uncategorized

Hampton Dellinger interviews famed UNC soccer alum Nikki Washington (a member of Carolina’s NCAA Championship Teams in 2006, 2008, and 2009) on the eve of the Tarheels’ opening round match against William &...

Signs, Signs, Not Everywhere a Sign

Posted by Staff | Oct 31, 2011 | Uncategorized

Some of our Carolina blue buses are red. Wells Fargo is paying to wrap some of our buses in red to showcase its renaming of Wachovia. The town of Chapel Hill has sold the advertising space and is hoping to sell a lot...

To The Editor: James Barrett School Board

Posted by The Commentators | Oct 19, 2011 | The Commentators

As I’ve gotten to know James Barrett and where he stands on the issues facing Chapel HIll-Carrboro schools, several things stand out. I know of his background working with Justice United on their education agenda. I know...

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