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City Opens Applications For Homeowner Assistance Money

Low-income homeowners in Greensboro may now apply for a program that could put some extra cash in their pocket this year – especially if their city property tax bill has gone up.

For the third year, the City of Greensboro is offering financial help to residents whose 2024 property tax bills are higher than they were in 2021. Qualifying homeowners may be eligible to receive a check covering the difference, provided they meet a few requirements…

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Guilford County Asks How To Use Money From Opioids Suit

Guilford County officials are putting settlement money from Big Pharma to work – and they’ve been asking the community to help guide them.

Recently, the county held its third annual stakeholder input session and asked the participants how to best spend the money – just over $40 million – that it’s receiving in opioid settlement funds over the next 17 years.

The event brought together 48 people from 20 different agencies and groups, including law enforcement, schools, nonprofits, health providers and Guilford County government…

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If You Want To Stay Safe, Do This

After the hundreds of tragic flood deaths in Texas, the importance of mass notification and warning systems has never been clearer.

This week, Guilford County is set to renew its commitment to a regional emergency alert network that keeps residents informed in times of crisis. At the Thursday, July 17 meeting…

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The City Sends A Thank You For Recycling Better

Greensboro residents just got a big thumbs-up from the City of Greensboro recycling people due to residents upping their recycling efforts and knowledge.

According to the city’s latest Recycling Composition Study, Greensboro has recorded its lowest recycling contamination rate ever. The 2025 study shows contamination in the city’s curbside recycling stream has dropped from 36.2 percent in 2021 to only 20.1 percent this year…

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Greensboro Helps Everyone Become Friends

If you’ve ever wished making new friends as an adult were a little bit easier – or simply less awkward – the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department has something just right for you.

The department is hosting a ‘Speed Friending’ event Friday, July 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at LoFi Park at 500 N. Eugene St. in Greensboro…

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