What makes a job worthwhile? The answer ranges from person-to-person, but for Frances Kallam, the chief design engineer in the City’s Engineering & Inspections Department, it came down to making positive change in her hometown. The first step to...

Sections of streets will undergo various stages of resurfacing that will affect traffic flow in those areas. Specific streets affected and for what work are listed below. These jobs are part of 2024-25’s road paving projects and publicized...

The next meeting of the Greensboro City Council begins at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St. The Council will begin with a closed session for...

The City’s Office of Community Safety and Black Men United invite residents and their families to the Community Giveaway and Resource Event from noon to 3 pm on Saturday, November 23, at Cumberland Courts Park, 479-499 N. Regan St. The event will...

The City of Greensboro invites the community to celebrate the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex groundbreaking from 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, November 23, at the Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Gate City Blvd. In addition to a groundbreaking...

Beginning at 7 am Thursday, November 14, Ashland Drive, from Tryon Street to Walker Avenue, will be closed for top coating the asphalt adjacent to the Arboretum.  Ashland Drive is expected to reopen to all traffic by 6 pm Friday, November 15....

Beginning at 9 am on Thursday, November 14, the westbound lane of Spring Garden Street and the exit ramp leading from S. Spring Street will be closed until January 31, 2025, due to roadway construction. Both streets will be closed to through traffic,...

In response to incorrect news reporting, the City wants to assure residents they will NOT be issued a fine for leaves that fall into the street in front of their property. Additionally, the City is NOT asking residents to rake leaves off the...

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a grand-opening ceremony for the City’s first adaptive mountain biking trail at 2 pm on Sunday, November 17, at Keeley Park, 4110 Keeley Rd., McLeansville. Bikes will be available to...

The City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department will host its Fall Festival from 1-4 pm on Saturday, November 16, at the Griffin Recreation Center, 5275 Hilltop Rd. The event will include popcorn, hotdogs, fall themed games, inflatables,...

Beginning at 7 pm Tuesday, November 12, a south bound traffic lane on Norwalk Street between West Wendover Avenue and Hewitt Street will be closed due to water line tie-in for new Greensboro Honda dealership. Work is expected to be complete by 7 am...

Beginning Tuesday, November 12, N. Church Street north of Pisgah Church Road / Lees Chapel Road up to Dixon Street / Duffy Avenue will be closed for constructing a turn lane at the intersection of N. Church Street and Pisgah Church Road. Works will...

Sections of streets will undergo various stages of resurfacing that will affect traffic flow in those areas. Specific streets affected and for what work are listed below. These jobs are part of 2024-25’s road paving projects and publicized...

The second-annual Triad Strong Music Festival runs from noon to 4 pm on November 16 at Smith High School, 2407 S. Holden Rd. This free event to promote community violence awareness features local and national musicians, food trucks, vendors, and...

The Greensboro Youth Council’s (GYC) annual Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive runs from November 11 to December 6 in preparation for the holiday season. New and gently used toys are accepted for children 6 months to 13 years old. Find toy-giving guidelines...

The Taylor Turner Hatchery Pond at Lake Higgins will be stocked with trout on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 12. The cost to fish is $2, plus $5 per pound for what is caught. Anglers 16 years of age and older must have a valid inland North...

The City of Greensboro’s Human Rights Department has published its second impact report. Read it online. “This report demonstrates the department’s support of harmony, freedom of expression, fairness, equity, and education,” said Human Rights...

Registration for the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department’s women’s 3-on-3 basketball league will begin November 8, and run until November 29. Learn more and register online. Participants will register individually for $55, and be placed on a...

The City of Greensboro kicks off the 25th anniversary of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day by hosting its first GIS Day event for high school and college students! The event will celebrate innovative applications of the City’s GIS technology...

Beginning at 8 pm Wednesday, November 6, the right turn lane on W Wendover Ave prior to and into Battleground Ct will be closed for Performing test holes to determine the size, material, and elevation of water piping. Also, beginning at 8 pm that...

City Manager Trey Davis has appointed Eric Chilton as Strategic & Crisis Communications Manager, effective November 13, 2024. Chilton will retire from the broadcast news industry after 36 years. Most recently, he spent 21 years as an on-air...

When disaster struck Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene on September 27, the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department swiftly mobilized to assist. Director Mike Borchers and Operations Manager Patrick Smith immediately recognized...

City offices are closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The following services and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule: No garbage, recycling, bulk trash, yard waste, or appliance collections will happen on...

Beginning Monday, November 4, and continuing through Monday, December 9, Tucker Street from Ryan Street to Textile Drive will have occasional lane closures and delays from 7 am to 4 pm daily due to water line rehabilitation work.  See the map...

Sections of streets will undergo various stages of resurfacing that will affect traffic flow in those areas. Specific streets affected and for what work are listed below. These jobs are part of 2024-25’s road paving projects and will be publicized...

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department’s Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation unit, in partnership with UNCG Community and Therapeutic Recreation, will host an Adaptive Sports Expo from 10 am to 1 pm, Saturday, November 16, at the Leonard J....

Effective immediately, the intersection of E. Market Street and Davie Street is closed until December 18 due to roadway construction. Both streets are closed to through traffic, but road crews will accommodate local traffic needing access to the...

Now through November, registration is open for the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department youth basketball league and youth cheer program. Learn more and register at www.greensboro-nc.gov/athletics.   League Details  Youth...

Beginning at 8 am Wednesday, October 30, the Downtown Greenway along N. Murrow Boulevard between E. Lindsay Street and N. Elm Street will be closed until December 20 to pedestrians and cyclists. During the closure, crews will complete Greenway...

In a continuing effort to increase the supply of affordable and supportive housing in the community, the City of Greensboro has purchased the former Regency Inn Hotel property located at 2701 North O Henry Blvd. The existing structure will be...

Sections of City streets will undergo various stages of resurfacing that will affect traffic flow in those areas. Specific streets affected and for what work are listed below. These jobs are part of 2024-25’s road paving projects and will be...

City Manager Nathaniel ‘Trey’ Davis has appointed Andrea Harrell as Assistant City Manager. Harrell has served as the Senior Assistant City Attorney since December 2021. She will assume her new role on October 30. As Assistant City Manager,...

After hearing from staff from the Parks and Recreation Department, the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, and the NC Department of Environmental Quality regarding two possible options for remediating contaminated soil – as well as taking public...

Wednesday, November 6, is the last day this year for residents to borrow tools and equipment from the City’s Neighborhood Toolbox Tool Lending Center. Current loan procedures for this popular program are coming to a close for the late fall and winter...

The City Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), has published a proposed amendment to three regional transportation plans and seeks public comments about the changes....

The City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to Robert F. Mayer Park, 135 Poe St., for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am, Friday, October 25. Located in an area with majority student housing near the University of...

The City of Greensboro’s Information Technology Department has upgraded the maps and applications page on Open Gate City (data.greensboro-nc.gov), the City’s open data platform. The refreshed site links to informative pages, including popular maps...

Beginning at 7 am Monday, October 21, Tryon Street between Parkwood Drive and Ashland Drive will be closed for paving and road patching. Also, beginning at 7 am that day, Ashland will be closed between Tryon and Walker Avenue for paving and road...

Beginning Monday, October 21, and continuing through Friday, December 13, the following areas will have occasional lane closures and delays from 7 am to 4 pm daily due to water line rehabilitation work: Textile Drive from US 29 to Ball Street...

In anticipation of a large voter turnout for 2024 general elections, Greensboro Public Library and Parks and Recreation will suspend regular operations and scheduled programming and activities at facilities that serve as polling locations on Tuesday,...

Sections of City streets will undergo various stages of resurfacing that will affect traffic flow in those areas. The current projects and affected streets are listed below. These jobs are part of 2024-25’s road paving projects and will be publicized...

In response to community feedback, staff from the Parks and Recreation and Solid Waste and Recycling Departments along with the Office of Sustainability and Resilience have identified additional alternatives for remediating contaminated soil at...

The City of Greensboro will host the 98th edition of the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth,” as N.C. A&T State University welcomes over 100,000 alumni, family, and friends to celebrate Aggie Pride throughout Greensboro. In preparation for...

The City of Greensboro’s Water Resources Department has met Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards regarding the composition of water service lines. On January 15, 2021, the EPA established the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, which required...

The City has been selected to receive a Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant of $4,696,278 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding is earmarked for remediation of deteriorated lead-based paint in up to 125 homes...

Are you interested in owning or operating a short term rental (STR) in Greensboro? The City’s Planning Department has published this new interactive map to help. The goal is to make sure your planned location conforms to the City’s regulation of...

The Greensboro Public Library is adding new educational resources for learners seeking personal enrichment, skilled trades training and small business resources. The Library’s Bridge to Learn includes free access to Coursera, SkillMill, Gale...

The City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department hosts its second annual Great Trails State Day on Saturday, October 19, from 1-4 pm, at Lake Brandt Marina, 5945 Lake Brandt Rd. The event highlights North Carolina's diverse trail networks that...

Beginning at 7 am Monday, October 14, Tryon Street between Parkwood and Ashland drives will be closed for paving and road patching. Also, beginning at 7 am that day, Ashland will be closed between Tryon and Walker Avenue for paving and road patching....

Enjoy the Halloween season with these City of Greensboro-sponsored events. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Great Trails State Day The event highlights North Carolina's diverse trail networks that span from mountains to the coast, with...