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Hello Greensboro! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How your Greensboro street can get traffic circles or speed humps
  • Why Greensboro just doubled cash rewards for tips on illegal guns
  • How did Greensboro beat other NC cities for foodie affordability?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greensboro to open 2026 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program applications (abc45.com) — Greensboro is opening applications today for its 2026 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, giving local neighborhoods a chance to request traffic circles, speed humps, and other safety improvements on qualifying streets. A recent project on David Caldwell Drive shows big reductions in speeding and traffic, and residents can submit applications through the city's online portal until Oct. 30.
   

2. Gun Stoppers reward increased for tips about illegal guns in Greensboro, Guilford County (myfox8.com) — Greensboro and Guilford County residents can now receive $500, double the previous amount, for anonymous tips that lead to recovering illegal guns through the Gun Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers and Greensboro police say the higher reward aims to boost community reporting, after already helping seize hundreds of firearms, drugs, and cash since 2017.
   

3. How North Carolina ranks among the best foodie cities in America: Study (wxii12.com) — Greensboro stands out in a new WalletHub study, ranking 83rd nationally among foodie cities and beating every other North Carolina city for affordability, including very low beer and wine prices. The report compares Greensboro's food scene with Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Winston-Salem, and Fayetteville, giving locals a sense of how their dining options and costs stack up statewide.
   

4. Greensboro, Winston-Salem selected for Love Your Block initiative (myfox8.com) — Greensboro has been selected for the Love Your Block initiative, bringing $70,000 and a dedicated fellow to support resident-led projects that clean up vacant lots and public spaces. Alongside Winston-Salem, the city will soon invite neighbors to propose beautification and blight-removal ideas that can receive mini-grants, volunteers, and other support to improve local neighborhoods.
   

5. Camp Hope marks 10 years in Guilford County (wxii12.com) — Camp Hope America: Guilford County is celebrating 10 years of helping local children heal from trauma, with former and current campers sharing how the free one-week program changed their lives. Volunteers, the Family Justice Center director, and memories of Greensboro Police Sgt. Phillip "Dale" Nix underscore how the camp builds confidence, mentorship, and future community leaders across Guilford County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I know many of us in Greensboro have added dogs to our families recently, and training can sometimes be overwhelming. I am passionate about dog… (Nextdoor Saddlecreek)
  • My baby , who is "puppy, puppy".
    Here is 5 years old today ! She's a beautiful pup! And my love! (Nextdoor Lawndale-Pisgah Ch/Joyner)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Greensboro. Apply here.
  • FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping Representative II in Greensboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greensboro here.

Ok Greensboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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