Author Archives: David Arneke

Here come the students, here come the car break-ins

Three car break-ins were reported late Saturday and early Sunday in the area of the Province. Two cars were in the 700 block of Fulton; one was on Province Spring Court. As students return for fall, this kind of petty … Continue reading

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Reminder! Saturday, Music & Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Wednesday evening: Architectural walking tour downtown

From our friends at Preservation Greensboro, a free event Wednesday evening at 7, beginning at the Green Bean, 341 South Elm Street:Have you ever wondered why our Elm Street is considered by some to be the best-preserved “big city” main street in … Continue reading

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We can all be happy The New York Times and Vanity Fair are writing about Raleigh’s Oakwood and not College Hill

Is this house too modern to exist? In a historic district, at least? If it were being built across the street from you, would you rally around the credo expressed in a New York Times headline: “Don’t Like Your Neighbors’ House? Sue … Continue reading

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Seeking recommendations on trades persons for new list

The neighborhood association for years has kicked around the idea of putting together a list of recommended trades persons so we all would have a reliable reference for our inevitable and often frustrating searches for competent carpenters, plumbers, etc. Now, … Continue reading

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Highlights of College Hill’s Spring 2014 home-sale season … plus the real (corrected!) price paid for 912 Spring Garden St.

Highlights of the spring real estate season in College Hill: 912 Spring Garden Street A correction: The sale price of 912 Spring Garden Street actually was $185,000, not $135,000, as we previously discussed on the blog. The sales price was … Continue reading

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University General Store closed for renovation

The small orange “CLOSED” sign on the door of the University General Store is temporary. Renovations are under way, though even when the door is open, it’s hard to see what’s being done. The plywood floor is gone; the freezers and … Continue reading

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Pre-holiday note: Garbage collection is on Thursday this week

Friday is a city holiday, so garbage collection in College Hill is on Thursday this week. Just garbage this time. It’s not a recycling week. Independence Day is the last Friday holiday of the year, so this is the last opportunity … Continue reading

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A survey on the future of walking and cycling in Greensboro

Very nice news for all biped-type people: Our friends at City Hall want to know what you think they should do to improve pedestrian and cycling conditions in Greensboro. They’ve created an online survey in which you can help them … Continue reading

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

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