February 9, 2012
GREENSBORO — The city's Parks and Recreation Commission voted 6-2 to support a law that will ban concealed handguns in certain city park facilities, Director Greg Jackson said today.Last year, a new state law went into effect that expanded the numbe...
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GREENSBORO — The dainty green and maroon succulents and sedums poked up from the flower bed.They were only a few inches tall. But they packed a visual wallop, painting a warm glow through the concrete-and-glass landscape of the Greensboro Transit Au...
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February 8, 2012
GREENSBORO — After more than an hour of passionate testimony from faith leaders, lesbian moms, students and other advocates, City Council members voted to oppose a proposed state marriage amendment.Council members said the issue is about equality.
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GREENSBORO — City Council members unanimously agreed to adjust GTA bus fares Tuesday night.The cost of an adult one-way fare will increase 20 cents to $1.50.Senior and disabled fares will increase 10 cents to 75 cents.The fare changes will go into e...
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February 3, 2012
The Greensboro City Council on Tuesday will consider a resolution to oppose a constitutional amendment to ensure that the state recognizes marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Voters will be asked to decide the issue in May.
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February 1, 2012
GREENSBORO — A portion of St. James Homes' affordable apartments may soon be transformed into a gated apartment community.Another part of the complex, which has buildings on both sides of South Eugene Street, may be leveled to make way for the futur...
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January 29, 2012
GREENSBORO — Foodies are aching for a Trader Joe’s with its cheap wine and ever-evolving line of specialty foods. But surely there is a better place for it than a residential block, argue opponents of a proposed Friendly Avenue development bel...
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January 25, 2012
GREENSBORO — The City Council agreed Tuesday to pursue a November bond referendum for a performing arts center — ideally built downtown — but stopped short of putting it on the ballot.Council members said they want Greensboro Coliseum Co...
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GREENSBORO — The City Council agreed Tuesday to pursue a bond referendum for a performing arts center, ideally to be built downtown.
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January 21, 2012
Coliseum advocates may have to work overtime to convince city voters that the complex needs a new $36 million performing arts center. But first, they must contend with folks who support the idea of a new theater but don’t want it built at the colise...
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January 19, 2012
GREENSBORO — It’s a wish list that would make Santa blanch.Director Matt Brown has proposed $60 million worth of upgrades to the Greensboro Coliseum complex, half of which would be funded with hotel-motel taxes designated for the entertainment...
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January 18, 2012
GREENSBORO — Deep Roots Market is one step closer to moving downtown.On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a $100,000 loan to developer North Eugene Partners to help build a $1.95 million downtown location for the grocer.The city will forgive...
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January 13, 2012
GREENSBORO — The city of Greensboro may kick in $100,000 to help bring Deep Roots Market to downtown.
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January 11, 2012
GREENSBORO — A long-awaited downtown redevelopment may soon begin. Wednesday the Redevelopment Commission of Greensboro chose South Elm Development Group LLC to develop seven acres south of Lee Street.
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January 7, 2012
GREENSBORO — Do you owe the city of Greensboro cash? Time to pay up. Later this month, the city will begin sending certain overdue water bills and unpaid parking tickets to two collection agencies. City officials warn residents that the compan...
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January 6, 2012
GREENSBORO — With neighborhood resistance brewing, representatives of a national real estate development company have been meeting with residents about a planned shopping center at West Friendly Avenue and Hobbs Road.
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December 27, 2011
GREENSBORO — In all the racket over the city’s garbage disposal cost-saving schemes in 2011, one piece of the equation was all but ignored: recycling. Greensboro’s recycling program, which collects about 30,000 tons annually, has room to...
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December 13, 2011
GREENSBORO — A neighborhood west of Friendly Center could face another major rezoning battle early next year. City leaders said Monday that a developer is considering applying for a rezoning to allow commercial development on six residential lots at...
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December 6, 2011
GREENSBORO — The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship will soon have a new headquarters to call its own. The nonprofit has reached an agreement with Wells Fargo to help pay for the $3.2 million renovation of the former Carolina Steel building at S...
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December 5, 2011
GREENSBORO — Sherline McLean and Meoshi Malone became instant friends while browsing the rows of fir trees behind Grace Community Church on Sunday afternoon. More than 500 conifers lay bound and ready to go home with a family — at no cost.The...
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December 1, 2011
GREENSBORO — Campaign season promises of a harmonious City Council were short-lived.It didn’t even last long enough for them to be sworn into office.Squabble No. 1: the seating arrangement.Mayor-elect Robbie Perkins rearranged some of the seni...
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November 15, 2011
GREENSBORO – City council members unanimously approved a $37,500 grant for a medical billing company to expand in Greensboro.
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November 9, 2011
GREENSBORO -- White Street Landfill opponents have filed paperwork to drop their lawsuit against the city of Greensboro, according to their attorney. Residents who live near the landfill, the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad and Citizens for E...
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GREENSBORO — Reporters and supporters crowded close to mayoral candidate Robbie Perkins and his campaign manager Ross Harris as people watched the election returns at the Old County Courthouse.The challenger was polling strong.Perkins let out a sigh...
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November 8, 2011
GREENSBORO — A last-minute phone campaign urged voters not to cast ballots for either mayoral candidate — incumbent Bill Knight or Councilman Robbie Perkins — in Tuesday’s election.
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