Greensboro W. Friendly Avenue Lane Closure Underway For Sewer Maintenance Work

One lane near the 7300 block of W. Friendly Avenue is now closed due to sewer maintenance work.

Greensboro Mayor’s Committee For Persons With Disabilities Awards 3 Scholarships

They will be honored at a future Greensboro City Council meeting.

Greensboro Parks And Recreation Offers ‘Summer Stay Camp’ Activity Kits

Local children can get a Parks and Recreation summer day camp experience at home with a Summer Stay Camp Kit.

Greensboro Parks And Recreation Hosts First Esports Tournament June 23-26

Greensboro Parks and Recreation will hold an NBA2K Tournament for PlayStation or Xbox, 4-8 pm, June 23-26.

Registration Open For GuilfordWorks Free Online Training

Registration is open through September 30.

Greensboro Transit Agency Distributes Free Masks To Riders June 12

Greensboro Transit Agency is continuing to do its part in COVID-19 prevention by distributing free reusable face masks to riders.

Greensboro Councilmember Hosts June 12 ‘Java With Justin’

Justin Outling is hosting “Java with Justin” via Facebook at noon, Friday, June 12.

Parks And Recreation Wins Grant For Peeler Community Park Project

Greensboro Parks and Recreation has received a $600,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Outdoor Legacy Partnership Program.

Greensboro Parking Decks Resume Normal Operations June 15

As part of North Carolina’s phased reopening, the Greensboro downtown parking decks will resume normal operations on Monday, June 15.

Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Public Participation Plan Available For Review For Greensboro Residents

The updated plan will be considered for adoption by the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee at 2 pm on August 19.

City Of Greensboro Employees Hold Unity Walk And Moment Of Silence

The walk was spurred by a citywide staff Zoom meeting last week, where employees candidly discussed racial inequities.

Reminder From City Of Greensboro: Water/Sewer Billing, Payment Changes Due To COVID-19

"The Water Resources Department has instituted several options to assist you during the COVID-19 pandemic."

Hilltop Road Lane Closure Underway Due To Emergency Water Line Work

Emergency water line work is currently underway on Hilltop Road between Adams Farm Parkway and Bridford Parkway.

Greensboro Parks Offer Free Meals

Three City neighborhood parks – Hannaford, Maywood, and Woodmere – will offer free grab and go lunches for people 18 and under.

Statement From Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan

"We funded Cure Violence, a resident-led initiative that treats violence like a public health issue instead of a police issue."

Greensboro City Offices And Service Changes Begin June 8

As North Carolina’s phased reopening continues, the following City offices and services will change beginning Monday, June 8.

Smithsonian Curator To Discuss Democracy In Live Webcast With Greensboro History Museum

Smithsonian curator Barbara Clark Smith will discuss American democracy past and present in a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m.

Greensboro Human Relations Commission Will Host Monthly Meeting Online June 4

The Human Relations Commission will host their regular monthly meeting online at 6 pm Thursday, June 4.

Greensboro's City Academy Accepting Applications Until July 15 For Public Education Program

Classes are held weekly from 5:45-9 pm, from September through November, with graduation scheduled for December 1.

Greensboro Parks & Rec Hours Expand June 1

As part of NC’s phased reopening, the following Greensboro Parks and Recreation facility hours will change beginning Monday, June 1.

Greensboro Is Finalist For 2020 Parks & Rec National Gold Medal Award

Greensboro Parks and Recreation is a finalist for the 2020 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Greensboro Yard Waste Collection, Landfill Fees Returning To Normal June 1

The City of Greensboro will return to the regular residential yard waste collection schedule on Monday, June 1.

Greensboro Public Library Announces Phased Re-Opening

The Greensboro Public Library will begin a return to in-person services starting June 1, with the opening of book returns at all locations.

Greensboro Neighborhoods Encouraged To Sign Up For National Night Out

To register for NNO, sign up online or contact your Community Resource Officer. Communities are asked to register by Tuesday, July 28.

Greensboro Next Virtual City Council Meeting On June 2

E-mail typed comments only by 12 noon Monday, June 1. Include your first and last name. Do not embed videos in your e-mail.

Greensboro Summer Online

The first release of programs is now available at www.gsosummeronline.com, and more will be added throughout the summer.

Greensboro Installs Solar-Powered Car Charging Stations

Greensboro install solar-powered electrical vehicle charging stations at two downtown City-owned parking lots on May 21.

Residents Can Comment On Greensboro City Budget With Balancing Act

Review the $613 million recommended City Budget online. Try balancing the budget with Balancing Act.

Greensboro City Manager Presents Recommended Budget For Fy 2020-21

The recommended budget maintains the current City property tax rate of 66.25 cents per $100 property valuation.

Greensboro Announces Memorial Day Closures And Changes

City offices are closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Are You Contributing To Sewer Overflows In Greensboro?

Water Resources Department staff ask residents to flush only toilet paper and human waste down toilets.

Greensboro Countryside Lane Closed May 18-21

Countryside Lane will be closed from May 18, to May 21, for utility installation. Drivers should choose an alternate route.

Greensboro ‘Slow Streets’ Program Beginning May 15

The Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) will launch a Slow Streets pilot program Friday, May 15.

Creative Greensboro Presents Virtual Performance Of ‘Macbeth’ May 27

Creative Greensboro presents a Reader’s theatre youth production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at 7 pm Wednesday, May 27.

Greensboro City Councilmember Outling Hosts May 15 'Java With Justin' On Facebook

Greensboro City Council District 3 representative, Justin Outling, is hosting Facebook version of his “Java with Justin” meeting on May 15.

Greensboro City Concludes Face Coverings Campaign After Providing 30,000

The face coverings were distributed at the City’s Melvin Municipal Office Building and United Way’s office on Yanceyville Street.

Greensboro Water Quality Preventative Maintenance Program Ends May 11

Starting May 11, Greensboro will switch from chlorine back to chloramines.

Greensboro Officials Encourage Flushing Of Plumbing In Underused Buildings

Water Resources also recommends running cold water for an extended period in vacant buildings and conducting another thorough flush.

Heavy Volumes Of Yard Waste Slows Collection Service In Greensboro

On Monday, May 4, the City of Greensboro began providing a modified, every other week yard waste collection service to residents.

Greensboro City Manager’s Mentoring Initiative Near Target Goal

An initiative launched by Greensboro City Manager David Parrish in January, is close to achieving its goal.