Greensboro Parks And Recreation Presents Preschool Power Hour

Greensboro Parks and Recreation will launch a new, free series for kids 5 and under and their caregivers this month.

Greensboro Selected As Host City For Next City’s National 2020 Vanguard Conference

After a competitive process, Greensboro was chosen by Next City to host its National Vanguard Conference in May 2020.

Lake Brandt Hosts New Year’s Day Hike

Parks and Recreation will offer a New Year’s day hike at 1 pm Wednesday, January 1, at Lake Brandt, 5945 Lake Brandt Rd.

Greensboro Fire Department To Demolish Drill Tower

The Greensboro Fire Department will begin demolition of its drill tower the week of December 16.

Greensboro's Smith Active Adult Center Receives State Certification

Of the 163 senior centers in North Carolina, 79 are certified Centers of Excellence and six are Centers of Merit.

Lake Townsend Hosts Winter Waterfowl Pontoon Rides December Through April

The tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Each tour is limited to 10 people.

Greensboro's Youth Auditions For “short Tales For Children” Scheduled For December 13-14

Children ages 7-15 are invited to try out. No experience is necessary.

Greensboro's History Museum’s Democracy Initiative Launches With Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition

The Greensboro History Museum is launching Project Democracy 20/20, a major initiative exploring the history of American democracy.

Greensboro’s Municipal Equality Index Highest In State

Greensboro scored a 79 out of 100 possible points in the latest listing of the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

Court Ruling Allows Julian Price House To Be Used As B&B

The ruling overturned the commission’s May 20 permit denial, which then resulted in the house’s owners filing an appeal in Superior Court.

Greensboro City Closes Offices / Facilities For Thanksgiving Holiday

City of Greensboro offices and facilities are closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Greensboro's Lake Higgins Stocks Hatchery Pond With Trout

The pond will be open for fishing that same day. Lake Higgins Park is located at 4235 Hamburg Mill Rd.

​Greensboro's GTN Now Available Via Roku

GTN, founded in 1995, is Greensboro’s government TV channel, dedicated to providing City government and community information.

Greensboro's Auditions For New Play Project Winner December 2-3

"Bags of Skin" is a dark comedy chock full of uncomfortable laughs.

PB Winning Project Unveiling And Volunteer Recognition Set For November 19

PB is a democratic process that allows residents 14 and older to decide how to spend up to $100,000 per City Council district.

Greensboro Celebrates The Season With City-Sponsored Holiday Events

Admission is free unless otherwise noted.

Greensboro's Loose Leaf Collection Begins November 12

The City’s first round of loose leaf collection begins November 12 and ends December 23, subject to inclement weather delays.

Greensboro City Council Recognizes “No Straw November”

City Council encourages businesses and restaurants to provide straws only upon request and to seek reusable alternatives to plastic straws.

New Glass Recycling Drop-Off Location Opens In Greensboro

Glass bottles and jars are no longer accepted in the City of Greensboro’s residential recycling program.

City Of Greensboro Closes Offices, Facilities For Veterans Day

City offices are closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Caldcleugh Hosts Squash Cooking Class November 19

The Caldcleugh Organic Outreach Garden presents “Squash, Spice and Everything Nice,” a cooking class, 6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, November 19th.

Greensboro's Griffin Dog Park Opening Postponed

Due to expected inclement weather, the grand opening has been postponed to a year-to-be determined future date.

Greensboro's Registration For Planit GSO's Next Guest Speaker Closes October 23

Cisneros will talk about how communities like Greensboro can expand opportunities for more of their residents and boost economic expansion.

Keeley Park Disc Golf Course Grand Opening, Tourney Set For Nov. 2

Greensboro Parks and Recreation will celebrate the unveiling of its new, professionally designed Keeley Park disc golf course next month.

Greensboro's November 20 “Mixer” Planned For MWBE Businesses

The event “Building Relationships Mixer: Meet the Primes and City IT Pros,” is hosted by the City’s Minority and Women Business Enterprise.

Greensboro's History Museum Presents Program On Cone Sisters

The Greensboro History Museum presents “Dr. Claribel and Miss Etta in North Carolina” at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 22 at 130 Summit Ave.

Greensboro Offering Grants For Lead Paint Hazard Reduction

The City’s Neighborhood Development Department is recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week...

Greensboro's Final Community Meeting On New Police Chief

Greensboro is hosting its final public comment meeting regarding the hiring of the next chief of police at 6:30 pm, Monday, Oct 7.

Greensboro Library Gives Presentation On Immigration

Learn more about the challenges newcomers face as the Greensboro Public Library presents "Why Not Leave: Understanding Immigration".

Cop Fills Disabled Woman’s Gas Tank So She Won’t Get Stranded

A North Carolina deputy receives praise for showing kindness to a disabled woman who didn’t have enough gas in her car to get home.

Meeting On Fair Housing In Greensboro To Be Held Aug. 1

Residents are invited to contribute to overcome barriers to fair housing at a meeting with the City’s Neighborhood Development Department.

New Greensboro Glass Recycling Drop-Off Locations Open July 1

Beginning July 1, glass bottles and jars will no longer be accepted in the City of Greensboro’s residential recycling program.

Greensboro #100Homes Campaign Hits Its Mark 7 Months Early

The #100Homes campaign officially closed on its 100th home purchase more than two weeks ago.

A Love Letter To Tom

A wife reflects on all the happiness she’s shared with her husband over their 52 years of marriage.

Winter Car Care: 4 Tips from the Experts at Jiffy Lube

Before hitting the road this Thanksgiving, Jiffy Lube encourages drivers to ensure their vehicles are ready for the road trip.

Robert E. Lee Descendant Resigns As Pastor After Racial Justice Remark

The great-great-great-great nephew of the Confederate general was appointed pastor of the church in April, according to its website.