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In today's newsletter:

  • Police investigation shuts down part of Minor Street near Coliseum Boulevard
  • See Tony-winning 'Great Gatsby' costumes live at Greensboro's Tanger Center
  • Why Lindley Park is replanting trees for a 2002 fire tragedy

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Heavy police presence reported on Minor Street in Greensboro, road closed (wxii12.com) — Minor Street in Greensboro was closed Wednesday evening between Woodcrest Street and Coliseum Boulevard as heavily armed police and armored vehicles responded to an ongoing investigation near I-40. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until officers cleared the scene, with authorities releasing no additional details but promising updates as the situation develops.
   

2. 'The Great Gatsby' costumes at Tanger Center highlight 'glamorous' jazz age (wxii12.com) — Greensboro theatergoers can catch the Broadway musical adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" at the Steven Tanger Center through Sunday, featuring Tony-winning costume designs by Linda Cho. The production brings 1920s glamour to North Elm Street with sparkling flapper dresses and jazz-age suits that the cast says feel uniquely crafted for this run.
   

3. Lindley Park Neighborhood Association in Greensboro replacing Campus Walk Apartments memorial trees (myfox8.com) — Lindley Park neighbors in Greensboro are raising up to $6,000 to replace aging memorial trees honoring four people killed in the 2002 Campus Walk Apartments fire. The association plans to plant Gem Magnolias, add a bench and plaque, and hold a dedication in spring 2027, giving residents a refreshed space to remember a tragedy that affected the whole city.
   

4. Trains, textiles and flight tell Greensboro's story in new artwork (greensboro.com) — A new painting titled "Gate City, Carried Forward" now hangs in the north lobby of Greensboro's Melvin Municipal Office Building, celebrating the city's history of trains, textiles, and aviation. Created by artist Mónica Hilário, the work is meant for everyday viewing by residents and city staff, turning a government hallway into a visual story of Greensboro's past and future.
   

5. How a breast cancer diagnosis led one woman to the pageant stage winning Ms. Senior Guilford County (wxii12.com) — Greensboro residents are invited to join the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K in the city on October 24, part of local efforts to honor survivors and caregivers. The story highlights Guilford County's Ms. Senior winner, who turned her own early-stage breast cancer diagnosis into a platform encouraging women to prioritize mammograms and timely treatment.
   

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