Monthly Archives: June 2014

Save the date: Saturday July 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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College Hill Neighborhood Assn to Meet 7 pm, Monday, June 23

The June meeting of the College Hill Neighborhood Association will be  held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014 in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St.  The Community Watch meeting will precede the meeting at 6:30 … Continue reading

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The politics of neighborhoods: Walkability is for liberals

The Pew Research Center does the most interesting public-opinion work you can find these days. Last week, they unveiled a massive project on political polarization. It touched on a variety of topics, including what kind of neighborhoods people prefer. Which … Continue reading

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Reminder: Neighborhood Summit, Monday 6 p.m.

The neighborhood association and the city Planning Department will hold the fourth and final neighborhood summit to wrap up the creation of a neighborhood plan. We hope you’ll join us in helping to chart a course for the future of … Continue reading

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912 Spring Garden Street: The owners didn’t exactly hold out to get their asking price (or anything near it)

There must be a sad story behind the sale of 912 Spring Garden Street. Consider: Last Sold: June 2010 for $170,000 Listed for sale: April 9, $195,000 Offer accepted: April 30, $135,000 Sale closed: May 30 Actually, those numbers are … Continue reading

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Buzzfeed: 18 hidden gems around the world, and one is in College Hill (OK, across the street)

The paragon of Internet listicles asked its readers for the best kept travel secrets in their hometowns. The result was a list of 18 pretty cool places around the world, some from such unexpected places as Jersey City, Detroit and … Continue reading

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Current draft of the neighborhood planning document is here and will be discussed at a final meeting next Monday evening

One week from tonight, the neighborhood and the city Planning Department will hold the fourth and presumably final neighborhood summit on the College Hill Neighborhood Plan. Purpose “The primary purpose of this neighborhood plan is to present practical strategies and … Continue reading

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Reminder: June Jubilee is this Saturday!

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Historical Museum Accepting Nominations for 2014 Voices of a City Award

The Greensboro Historical Museum Inc. invites nominations of individuals or organizations for the 2014 Voices of a City Award, an honor recognizing significant and original contributions to local history. Nominations will be accepted through July 1. Projects can be as varied … Continue reading

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This Sunday: Music for a Sunday Evening

‘Looking for something to do this Sunday? How about an evening of music at nearby Blandwood! Sunday, June 8 Blandwood Mansion W. Washington St. & Edgeworth St. 6 pm – Martha Bassett Band (American, Folk) 7:15 pm – Wally West Little Big … Continue reading

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