Up To City of Greensboro News Releases
News Release Archive 2009"Fall into the Outdoors" Sale Set for November 14Acting Director of Housing and Community Development SelectedAnnual Guilford Police Athletic League Basketball Game Set for October 2Annual Memorial Breakfast Scheduled to Honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Annual Water Festival Kicks Off TodayAnnual Youth First Teen Summit Slated for October 26Assistant City Manager Westmoreland Accepts NCDOT PostBattleground Rail Trail Construction UnderwayBig Sweep Scheduled for September 19Candlefest at the Arboretum is CancelledCelebrate Greensboro’s Parks and Recreation 75th Anniversary on June 27Changes Coming to City’s Downtown Parking DecksCheck Your Council District Before You VoteChoral Society of Greensboro Selects New ConductorCity & Coca-Cola Team Up to Promote Recycling Plastic BottlesCity and College Hill Neighborhood Association Seek Input on Community’s GrowthCity and Sunshine Center Offer Workshops on Public Records RequestsCity Announces Temporary Closure of Oak StreetCity Arts Creation Celebration is October 3City Council Announces Selection for Interim City ManagerCity Council Approves FY2009-10 BudgetCity Council Members Announce Top Priorities for 2009City Council to Hold Final Community Meeting on BudgetCity Council Wants Your Input in City Manager SearchCity Creates ‘Urban Loop Locator’ Web SiteCity Employees Selected to Lead National Human Rights OrganizationCity Extends Deadline to Comment on Draft Land Development OrdinanceCity Goes Green with Solar Thermal PanelsCity Holds Community Meetings for Land Development OrdinanceCity Holds Community Meetings on Draft Land Development OrdinanceCity Holds Public Meeting on Changes to Downtown Design ManualCity Holds Public Meeting on Downtown’s Future LookCity Holds Public Meetings on LDO and City-wide RezoningCity Invites Public to a Community Update Meeting on Stimulus FundingCity Invites Public to Comment on Draft Land Development OrdinanceCity Invites Public to Give Input on Making Greensboro more ‘Green’City Now Taking Applications for City AcademyCity of Greensboro Implements Energy Savings Performance ContractCity Offices Closed for Independence DayCity Offices Closed in Observance of Good FridayCity Offices Closed in Observance of Labor DayCity Offices Closed in Observance of New Year's DayCity Offices Closed in Observance of ThanksgivingCity Offices to Close in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. DayCity Offices to Close in Observance of Memorial DayCity Participates in Bike-to-Work Week and Bike-to-Work DayCity Receives Award for Innovative Use of GIS TechnologyCity Recognized as a Bike-Friendly CommunityCity Seeking Public Input on City Manager SearchCity Submits Economic Stimulus Priority List to State Senate CommitteeCity to Hold Public Meeting on Horse Pen Creek Road ProjectCity to Rehabilitate 80-year-old Water Main on Wendover AvenueCity Web Site Lists Small BusinessesCity will Host Legislative DelegationCity’s Contact Center Celebrates One Millionth CallCity’s Interactive Zoning Map Allows Residents to View Proposed ChangesCity’s Population Estimate Down Slightly from Last YearCity’s Student Human Relations Commission to Hold SummitCity's Water Utility Wins Safe Drinking Water Excellence AwardColiseum Hosts 111th Annual Central Carolina FairCollege Hill Neighborhood Summit Set for January 27Community Dialogue on Economic Stimulus PackageCommunity invited to Celebrate National Peace Officers Week with GPDCommunity Kick-off Meeting for Downtown Area Consolidated PlanCommunity Plans Constructive Alternative to National Socialists’ PresenceConstruction to Delay GTA Service Beginning November 30Council member Wade Hosts Community Meeting on Budget TonightCouncil to Hold Press Conference Announcing New City ManagerCouncil to Hold Special Meeting on Proposed Downtown DevelopmentCouncilman Barber Announces News ConferenceCSW holds “Empowering 50 Plus to Make Informed Decisions” ForumDeadline to Apply for NeighborWoods Grant is May 30Director of Parks & Recreation Department SelectedDirector of Transportation Department SelectedDisney on Ice Tickets Go on Sale August 28Elm/Greene Street Parking Lot Closing PostponedFestival of Lights Set for December 4Festival Park Landscaping Improvements Begin March 16Fire Department Heating Safety Tips IssuedFire Department Recognizes Fire Prevention WeekFleetwood Mac Schedules Greensboro PerformanceFriends of Greensboro Public Library Holds Semi-Annual Used Book SaleGPD Holds ‘Cop on Top’ Fund-raiser for Special OlympicsGPD Holds Graduation for New RecruitsGPD Holds Statewide ATV Safety Training ClassGPD Invited to Serve During Obama InaugurationGPD Releases Crime Statistics for First Half of 2009GPD Warns of Increase in Commercial BurglariesGPD Warns of Recent Fraud ScamsGreensboro Beautiful Accepting Applications for Neighborhood Grant ProgramGreensboro Beautiful Annual Awards PresentedGreensboro Beautiful Seeks Award NomineesGreensboro City Council Holds Final Two Community Meetings on BudgetGreensboro City Council Wants Your Input on the BudgetGreensboro Fire Department Announces Retirement of Deputy ChiefGreensboro Fire Department to Test HydrantsGreensboro Fire Department to Test HydrantsGreensboro Museum Day Celebrates Art, History, Cultural AttractionsGreensboro Named One of 93 “Playful City USA” CommunitiesGreensboro Selected to host 2011 U.S. Figure Skating ChampionshipsGreensboro Sportsplex Hosts Open House October 17Greensboro Transit Authority Holds New Facility Groundbreaking November 19Greensboro’s NNO Kick-Off Planned for June 30GTA Announces Service Changes Beginning January 2GTA Increases Service to Accommodate GTCC StudentsGTA Takes to the Streets December 1 with Rosa Parks Bus TourGTCC and Greensboro College No Longer Serviced by HEATGuilford JobLink Career Centers Achieve State’s Highest Chartering StatusGuilford Metro 9-1-1 Awarded International Accreditation for ExcellenceGYC Fall Membership Drive UnderwayHelp Greensboro Grow GreenHigh Point Road/West Lee Street Public Meeting Set for November 11Housing Experts to Hold Forum on RUCO LawHuman Relations Commission to hold Community Forum and Panel Discussion on Hate CrimesIMPACT Greensboro Extends Application Deadline to June 1stInput Invited on Horse Pen Creek Road Planning StudyInterim City Manager Announces Fire Chief SelectionInterim Director of Parks and Recreation SelectedJoin Author and Civil Rights Activist in Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.Join Housing Experts to Learn Your Rights under the RUCO LawJoin the November 21 Nature Walk at Owl's Roost TrailKEM Concert Tickets on Sale October 3Lane Closures Continue on Wendover AvenueLearn Your Rights at a Housing Forum about the New RUCO LawLibrary Offers Senior Health FairLoose Leaf Collection Program Schedule ChangeLoose Leaf Program Begins November 9Mayor Johnson Issues Invitation to Public Art PresentationMayor Proclaims Friday March 20 as Arbor Day in GreensboroMayor Recognizes Local Food ProducersMayor’s Committee Holds Yard Sale to Raise Funds for People with DisabilitiesMessage from the Deputy ManagerNational Bicycle and Pedestrian Project CompleteNational Night Out Takes Place August 4NCAA Champions UNC Tar Heels Return to Greensboro on FridayNeighborWoods Event Planned in Fisher Park NeighborhoodNew City Manager Rashad Young Takes Helm TodayNew Garden Road Improvements Begin October 12New State Law Requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Rental Properties, HomesNew State Law Requires Contractors to Follow Lead Safe Work PracticesNew Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule for Central Business DistrictP&R Commission Seeks Feedback on Farmers’ Curb MarketParking Decks Start Using New Ticket System in AugustPay Your Water Bills Online with City’s New Payment OptionPlastic Bottle Landfill Ban Begins October 1Program Offers Holiday Cheer to Home-Bound SeniorsPublic Hearing Draft of the Land Development Ordinance Now AvailablePublic Input Welcomed in City Manager SearchPublic Invited to Attend Housing Forum on RUCO LawPublic Invited to Meeting on Allocation of New ARRA BondsPublic Invited to Share Ideas on Future of High Point Road/West Lee Street CorridorPublic Workshops Scheduled on Phase 2 of Downtown GreenwayRededication Ceremony to be held for Shalonda Poole Memorial SiteResidents to Receive Annual Water Quality ReportRight to Protest Petition Granted Back to Greensboro CitizensRoadway Information Workshop Scheduled for November 19Safe, Sound and Fit SeniorsSee Graffiti? Report it to 373-CITYSidewalk Construction BeginsSidewalk Work in Progress at Downtown IntersectionsStorm Related Clean-Up ContinuesTake Online Budget Survey and Tell City Council What Matters to YouTell Us What Matters to You!The Dead Coming to Greensboro Coliseum in AprilTip-a-Cop Fund-raiser for Special Olympics set for June 5Traffic Alert for Lindley Park AreaTraffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area for January 17Traffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area November 22Traffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area November 6-8Traffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area October 30-31Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets on Sale September 11Two City Employees Graduate from UNC School of GovernmentTwo Lanes of West Wendover Closed WednesdayUS 421 North Exit Ramp ClosureVolunteers Needed for Annual Shopping EventWatch Inauguration at the Public LibraryWater Main Repair to Block Intersection of W. Lee and S. Eugene StreetsWendover Avenue Lane ClosureWendover Avenue Lane Closures ContinueWhittington Elected President of National 9-1-1 OrganizationWork on Wendover Avenue Complete
City of Greensboro News Releases, 2009

February
2/18/2010-Sidewalk Work in Progress at Downtown Intersections
December
12/31/2009-GTA Announces Service Changes Beginning January 2
12/29/2009-Water Main Repair to Block Intersection of W. Lee and S. Eugene Streets
12/28/2009-City Offices Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
12/23/2009-New State Law Requires Contractors to Follow Lead Safe Work Practices
12/21/2009-Guilford Metro 9-1-1 Awarded International Accreditation for Excellence
12/18/2009-New State Law Requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Rental Properties, Homes
12/17/2009-Fire Department Heating Safety Tips Issued
12/11/2009-P&R Commission Seeks Feedback on Farmers’ Curb Market
12/10/2009-Choral Society of Greensboro Selects New Conductor
12/8/2009-Loose Leaf Collection Program Schedule Change
12/8/2009-City Goes Green with Solar Thermal Panels
12/7/2009-Public Workshops Scheduled on Phase 2 of Downtown Greenway
12/4/2009-Candlefest at the Arboretum is Cancelled
November
11/30/2009-GTA Takes to the Streets December 1 with Rosa Parks Bus Tour
11/28/2009-Greensboro Fire Department Announces Retirement of Deputy Chief
11/25/2009-Construction to Delay GTA Service Beginning November 30
11/24/2009-Director of Parks & Recreation Department Selected
11/24/2009-Festival of Lights Set for December 4
11/23/2009-Two City Employees Graduate from UNC School of Government
11/19/2009-Traffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area November 22
11/19/2009-Greensboro Transit Authority Holds New Facility Groundbreaking November 19
11/19/2009-City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
11/18/2009-Public Invited to Meeting on Allocation of New ARRA Bonds
11/16/2009-Join the November 21 Nature Walk at Owl's Roost Trail
11/16/2009-Program Offers Holiday Cheer to Home-Bound Seniors
11/14/2009-Roadway Information Workshop Scheduled for November 19
11/10/2009-High Point Road/West Lee Street Public Meeting Set for November 11
11/9/2009-"Fall into the Outdoors" Sale Set for November 14
11/6/2009-Volunteers Needed for Annual Shopping Event
11/6/2009-Traffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area November 6-8
11/5/2009-City Employees Selected to Lead National Human Rights Organization
11/5/2009-City Invites Public to a Community Update Meeting on Stimulus Funding
11/4/2009-Friends of Greensboro Public Library Holds Semi-Annual Used Book Sale
October
10/30/2009-Traffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area October 30-31
10/21/2009-Wendover Avenue Lane Closure
10/20/2009-Public Hearing Draft of the Land Development Ordinance Now Available
10/20/2009-City Recognized as a Bike-Friendly Community
10/18/2009-Annual Youth First Teen Summit Slated for October 26
10/16/2009-Guilford JobLink Career Centers Achieve State’s Highest Chartering Status
10/16/2009-New City Manager Rashad Young Takes Helm Today
10/12/2009-City & Coca-Cola Team Up to Promote Recycling Plastic Bottles
10/12/2009-Community Kick-off Meeting for Downtown Area Consolidated Plan
10/12/2009-City’s Interactive Zoning Map Allows Residents to View Proposed Changes
10/12/2009-Greensboro Sportsplex Hosts Open House October 17
10/9/2009-City and Sunshine Center Offer Workshops on Public Records Requests
10/8/2009-New Garden Road Improvements Begin October 12
10/8/2009-Help Greensboro Grow Green
10/7/2009-Loose Leaf Program Begins November 9
10/5/2009-City’s Contact Center Celebrates One Millionth Call
10/1/2009-Fire Department Recognizes Fire Prevention Week
10/1/2009-Annual Guilford Police Athletic League Basketball Game Set for October 2
10/1/2009-National Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Complete
September
9/29/2009-US 421 North Exit Ramp Closure
9/28/2009-Mayor’s Committee Holds Yard Sale to Raise Funds for People with Disabilities
9/28/2009-KEM Concert Tickets on Sale October 3
9/25/2009-City Arts Creation Celebration is October 3
9/24/2009-Check Your Council District Before You Vote
9/23/2009-Greensboro Fire Department to Test Hydrants
9/21/2009-Plastic Bottle Landfill Ban Begins October 1
9/18/2009-Director of Transportation Department Selected
9/17/2009-Safe, Sound and Fit Seniors
9/17/2009-Input Invited on Horse Pen Creek Road Planning Study
9/16/2009-Greensboro Museum Day Celebrates Art, History, Cultural Attractions
9/16/2009-Public Invited to Share Ideas on Future of High Point Road/West Lee Street Corridor
9/15/2009-GYC Fall Membership Drive Underway
9/14/2009-City’s Population Estimate Down Slightly from Last Year
9/10/2009-City Holds Public Meetings on LDO and City-wide Rezoning
9/9/2009-Greensboro Beautiful Annual Awards Presented
9/9/2009-GPD Holds Graduation for New Recruits
9/4/2009-NeighborWoods Event Planned in Fisher Park Neighborhood
9/4/2009-Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets on Sale September 11
9/4/2009-Housing Experts to Hold Forum on RUCO Law
9/1/2009-Library Offers Senior Health Fair
August
8/31/2009-Coliseum Hosts 111th Annual Central Carolina Fair
8/28/2009-Council to Hold Press Conference Announcing New City Manager
8/28/2009-City Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day
8/27/2009-Mayor Recognizes Local Food Producers
8/25/2009-Community Plans Constructive Alternative to National Socialists’ Presence
8/24/2009-Disney on Ice Tickets Go on Sale August 28
8/20/2009-Greensboro Beautiful Accepting Applications for Neighborhood Grant Program
8/17/2009-City Holds Public Meeting on Changes to Downtown Design Manual
8/17/2009-City Holds Community Meetings on Draft Land Development Ordinance
8/14/2009-GTA Increases Service to Accommodate GTCC Students
8/11/2009-City Extends Deadline to Comment on Draft Land Development Ordinance
8/10/2009-GTCC and Greensboro College No Longer Serviced by HEAT
8/5/2009-Big Sweep Scheduled for September 19
July
7/30/2009-Elm/Greene Street Parking Lot Closing Postponed
7/29/2009-Parking Decks Start Using New Ticket System in August
7/28/2009-National Night Out Takes Place August 4
7/24/2009-Whittington Elected President of National 9-1-1 Organization
7/22/2009-GPD Releases Crime Statistics for First Half of 2009
7/21/2009-City Receives Award for Innovative Use of GIS Technology
7/21/2009-City Invites Public to Comment on Draft Land Development Ordinance
7/16/2009-City Holds Community Meetings for Land Development Ordinance
7/14/2009-Greensboro Named One of 93 “Playful City USA” Communities
7/8/2009-City Creates ‘Urban Loop Locator’ Web Site
7/7/2009-Traffic Alert for Lindley Park Area
7/2/2009-City Invites Public to Give Input on Making Greensboro more ‘Green’
June
6/30/2009-Two Lanes of West Wendover Closed Wednesday
6/26/2009-City Web Site Lists Small Businesses
6/24/2009-City Offices Closed for Independence Day
6/23/2009-City Council Approves FY2009-10 Budget
6/23/2009-Changes Coming to City’s Downtown Parking Decks
6/23/2009-Battleground Rail Trail Construction Underway
6/23/2009-Sidewalk Construction Begins
6/22/2009-Celebrate Greensboro’s Parks and Recreation 75th Anniversary on June 27
6/19/2009-Mayor Johnson Issues Invitation to Public Art Presentation
6/18/2009-Greensboro’s NNO Kick-Off Planned for June 30
6/10/2009-Work on Wendover Avenue Complete
6/8/2009-Residents to Receive Annual Water Quality Report
6/8/2009-CSW holds “Empowering 50 Plus to Make Informed Decisions” Forum
6/5/2009-Join Housing Experts to Learn Your Rights under the RUCO Law
6/5/2009-Wendover Avenue Lane Closures Continue
6/4/2009-Storm Related Clean-Up Continues
6/3/2009-City Seeking Public Input on City Manager Search
6/2/2009-Human Relations Commission to hold Community Forum and Panel Discussion on Hate Crimes
6/2/2009-Lane Closures Continue on Wendover Avenue
6/2/2009-Tip-a-Cop Fund-raiser for Special Olympics set for June 5
6/2/2009-City Now Taking Applications for City Academy
June
5/26/2009-Greensboro Beautiful Seeks Award Nominees
May
5/22/2009-IMPACT Greensboro Extends Application Deadline to June 1st
5/19/2009-Public Invited to Attend Housing Forum on RUCO Law
5/18/2009-City Offices to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
5/18/2009-City Council Wants Your Input in City Manager Search
5/13/2009-GPD Warns of Increase in Commercial Burglaries
5/12/2009-Public Input Welcomed in City Manager Search
5/8/2009-City Participates in Bike-to-Work Week and Bike-to-Work Day
5/8/2009-City to Rehabilitate 80-year-old Water Main on Wendover Avenue
5/4/2009-Community invited to Celebrate National Peace Officers Week with GPD
5/1/2009-Councilman Barber Announces News Conference
5/1/2009-GPD Warns of Recent Fraud Scams
April
4/24/2009-City to Hold Public Meeting on Horse Pen Creek Road Project
4/22/2009-GPD Holds Statewide ATV Safety Training Class
4/22/2009-Rededication Ceremony to be held for Shalonda Poole Memorial Site
4/21/2009-City Council to Hold Final Community Meeting on Budget
4/16/2009-Learn Your Rights at a Housing Forum about the New RUCO Law
4/15/2009-Interim City Manager Announces Fire Chief Selection
4/14/2009-GPD Holds ‘Cop on Top’ Fund-raiser for Special Olympics
4/9/2009-City and College Hill Neighborhood Association Seek Input on Community’s Growth
4/8/2009-Annual Water Festival Kicks Off Today
4/7/2009-NCAA Champions UNC Tar Heels Return to Greensboro on Friday
4/6/2009-City Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
4/3/2009-Take Online Budget Survey and Tell City Council What Matters to You
4/2/2009-Council member Wade Hosts Community Meeting on Budget Tonight
4/1/2009-City Holds Public Meeting on Downtown’s Future Look
March
3/30/2009-City's Water Utility Wins Safe Drinking Water Excellence Award
3/30/2009-Greensboro City Council Holds Final Two Community Meetings on Budget
3/25/2009-City Submits Economic Stimulus Priority List to State Senate Committee
3/24/2009-Greensboro Fire Department to Test Hydrants
3/23/2009-Right to Protest Petition Granted Back to Greensboro Citizens
3/17/2009-Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Selected
3/13/2009-Acting Director of Housing and Community Development Selected
3/11/2009-Festival Park Landscaping Improvements Begin March 16
3/6/2009-City Council Announces Selection for Interim City Manager
3/5/2009-Message from the Deputy Manager
3/5/2009-Community Dialogue on Economic Stimulus Package
3/3/2009-Greensboro City Council Wants Your Input on the Budget
February
2/25/2009-Greensboro Selected to host 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
2/23/2009-City will Host Legislative Delegation
2/20/2009-Tell Us What Matters to You!
2/18/2009-Mayor Proclaims Friday March 20 as Arbor Day in Greensboro
2/16/2009-Assistant City Manager Westmoreland Accepts NCDOT Post
2/16/2009-Deadline to Apply for NeighborWoods Grant is May 30
2/13/2009-New Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule for Central Business District
2/2/2009-See Graffiti? Report it to 373-CITY
January
1/27/2009-City of Greensboro Implements Energy Savings Performance Contract
1/23/2009-Council to Hold Special Meeting on Proposed Downtown Development
1/22/2009-City’s Student Human Relations Commission to Hold Summit
1/20/2009-City Council Members Announce Top Priorities for 2009
1/20/2009-College Hill Neighborhood Summit Set for January 27
1/15/2009-GPD Invited to Serve During Obama Inauguration
1/15/2009-Watch Inauguration at the Public Library
1/15/2009-Traffic Alert Issued for Coliseum Area for January 17
1/15/2009-Fleetwood Mac Schedules Greensboro Performance
1/14/2009-City Announces Temporary Closure of Oak Street
1/14/2009-The Dead Coming to Greensboro Coliseum in April
1/12/2009-Pay Your Water Bills Online with City’s New Payment Option
1/9/2009-City Offices to Close in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/7/2009-Join Author and Civil Rights Activist in Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
1/2/2009-Annual Memorial Breakfast Scheduled to Honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.