Greensboro, NC

City Report Highlights Barriers to Affordable Housing

Read the report and get involved in the second phase of community engagement around these issues.

Mayor Vaughan Re-Elected Chair of NC Metropolitan Mayors Coalition

The NC Metropolitan Mayors Coalition is a bipartisan group representing the mayors of the state’s larger cities.

Greensboro Fire Department to Demolish Drill Tower

The Drill Tower opened in 1956 and has been used to train every Greensboro Fire Fighter since.

Fire Department Conducting Live Fire Training on December 16

This training is an opportunity for the recruits to observe fire behavior in all stages of fire growth and gain valuable knowledge and practical experience.

Summit Avenue Ramp to Murrow Boulevard Closes December 11

Access to Murrow from Summit will now be at Summit’s intersection with SECU Boulevard.

Keeley Park Phase II Groundbreaking will be December 18

Residents are invited to see renderings of the park improvements, which will include the largest inclusive playground in North Carolina west of Raleigh.

City Councilmember Outling Hosts December 13 “Java with Justin”

The community meeting provides an opportunity for all Greensboro residents to meet Outling and ask questions in a casual atmosphere.

Lake Townsend Hosts Winter Waterfowl Pontoon Rides December through April

The tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Each tour is limited to 10 people. Call ahead to reserve a seat.

Smith Active Adult Center Receives State Certification

Centers of Excellence receive approximately triple the amount of funding from the Area Agency on Aging than those centers that are not certified.

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.

Next City Council Meeting is December 3

The meeting begins at 5:30 pm in Council Chamber, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St.

City Posts Current and Upcoming Board and Commission Vacancies

Want to serve your community? Consider applying to fill a vacancy on one of these City boards and commissions.

“No Need to Speed” Traffic Enforcement Initiative

According to NHTSA, the Thanksgiving holiday, traditionally the start of the busy holiday travel season, sees an increase in crashes and fatalities.

History Museum’s Democracy Initiative Launches with Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition

The History Museum is launching Project Democracy 20/20, a major initiative exploring the history of American democracy and its best tool, the vote.

Greensboro’s Municipal Equality Index Highest in North Carolina

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

City of Greensboro Wins National 2019 Digital Cities Survey Award

Greensboro was recognized for using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity and more.

GM 911’s Melanie Neal Selected to NC 911 Board

Once her appointment is confirmed by the General Assembly, Neal’s term will end in December 2021.

City Residents Approve Participatory Budgeting Projects

City residents voted to fully fund 16 projects and programs and partially fund four more.

Parks and Recreation Publishes “Discover Greensboro” Magazine

The department’s guide to programs, activities, special events, and facilities for winter-spring 2020, is available online now.

Library Presents Aged to Perfection: Choosing a Caregiver

Aged to Perfection is a series focused on the health and well-being of our growing senior population and is offered on the third Thursday each month.