Monthly Archives: May 2014

Break-Ins: A Reminder to Use Deadbolts

Earlier this month, there were two break-ins in College Hill, one on Tate Street and one on Walker Avenue. Because of similarities in these two events, Greensboro Police think they may be related. In both cases, residents left their homes … Continue reading

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June 7: Jubilee for Historic Neighborhoods

Mark your calendar! The annual historic districts’ social, the June Jubilee, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2014, on the lawn of Temple Emanuel on Greene Street.  Enjoy food, friends and music! All residents of College Hill, Aycock, and Fisher Park historic … Continue reading

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College Hill Neighborhood Assn to Meet Thursday, 5/22

A Reminder: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the date of the May meeting of the College Hill Neighborhood Association will be a few days earlier than normal. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in the Fellowship … Continue reading

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Parking scofflaws beware: The Denver boot is lurking

Anyone who has struggled to find a parking space in College Hill will be interested, perhaps even gratified, to see the car pictured above on Carr Street this morning.  The yellow note stuck on the driver’s side window indicates the … Continue reading

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Duke Energy delays tree trimming again

Duke Energy has informed the city that they’re delaying their work in College Hill for about two weeks.  Maybe they’re taking some time to reflect on how everybody is so upset with them these days and to think about how to … Continue reading

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Short notice: City budget planning meeting for District 3

WHAT:           Greensboro City Council members and city officials will meet in April and May to discuss the 2014-15 budget planning process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts at any of the community meetings. WHEN:           Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. WHERE:         Greensboro … Continue reading

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3 events of note in College Hill this week

Coming up in the neighborhood this week: Monday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.:  Trees in College Hill: An informational workshop.  Foresters will present the results of the tree inventory conducted over the past year. The inventory was funded with College Hill municipal … Continue reading

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P.S. Duke Energy stops in Westerwood on the way here

Speaking of Duke Energy, they came back to visit our neighbors in Westerwood today. Homeowner Calls Police On Duke Energy Tree Trimmers (WFMY) GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s been the cause of bad blood between some Greensboro homeowners and Duke Energy … Continue reading

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Duke Energy to begin trimming trees next week

Duke had planned to trim trees in the neighborhood in March, but the ice storm delayed it. Here’s what we know abut their plans now: Here’s the map of where they’ll be working (PDF). Homeowners whose trees will be affected … Continue reading

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Precinct G44 election results

Our precinct’s results were generally in line with the overall results in yesterday’s primary election. Turnout in the precinct was pathetic, 8.5 percent. Democrats overwhelmingly supported U.S. Sen. Kay Hagen, 121 to a total of 13 for her two opponents. … Continue reading

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