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Did You Know?
NeighborWoods Grant Program Accepting Applications
The City is now accepting applications for its 2011 NeighborWoods Grant, which provides up to 150 trees and mulch for one neighborhood each year. Applications are available on the City's website and are due by May 31. For more information, contact Greensboro Urban Forrester Mike Cusimano at 336-373-2150.
Downtown Greenway Public Art Project
The Downtown Greenway hosts a public meeting on Tuesday, January 25, from 12 noon to 2 pm and from 5-7 pm to show preliminary design proposals for the railroad underpass public art project. The meeting takes place at Action Greensboro offices, 317 S. Elm St.
Library Hosts "Credit 101" Program for Teens and Parents
The Library's next Future Cents financial education event is "Credit 101," a free workshop to help teens and their parents manage credit wisely. The event is Tuesday, January 25, from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Cultural Arts Center's first floor boardroom, 200 N. Davie St.
Youth First Super Bowl Party
On Sunday, February 6 from 5:30-10 pm, the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department's Youth First program hosts a Super Bowl party for Guilford County teens, ages 13-17. The event is at Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.Teens are invited to socialize with peers, watch the big game, play basketball, board games and enjoy refreshments. Admission is $2 per person or two cans of vegetables to be donated to Joseph's House, a local nonprofit organization. Registration is required and begins Thursday, January 27. To register, please call the Youth First office at 336-373-2934. |
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up | |
Moves made to bolster Greensboro Police crime reduction efforts
At its January 18 meeting, Greensboro City Council made motions to further support the Greensboro Police Department's (GPD) efforts to reduce crime. Council accepted a $4.6 million federal grant that paves the way for the hiring of 30 additional police officers. Meanwhile, Council also adopted a resolution for a $160,000 contract that provides the GPD with the use of global positioning systems (GPS) to electronically monitor and track repeat offenders. The GPS devices come as part of the GPD's Priority Offender Strategy, which aims to prevent continued offenses by individuals that have already committed priority and violent crimes.
Meanwhile, Council adopted a resolution officially lowering water rates an additional 3 percent for City residents. The rate reduction goes into effect February 1.
The next City Council meeting is set for Tuesday, February 1, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St. To view past meetings, visit City Council's video archive page.
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| Reader's Digest Gives City $1,000 | |
Money goes to two City homeless shelters
The City has received a $1,000 check from Reader's Digest as part of its "We Hear You America Tour ."
Reader's Digest is sending representatives to 100 cities across the country in 100 days, to donate money to communities that have been impacted by the economic recession. In Greensboro, City Council members decided to split the $1,000 evenly between the City's Urban Ministry and Interactive Resource Center (IRC).
As part of the We Hear You America program, Reader's Digest is offering $40,000 to the city or town that receives the most "cheers" on its contest website. Residents can vote for Greensboro through the end of the contest, February 7.
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| Statistics Show Crime Declined in 2010 | |
Major crimes in Greensboro down 11.1 percent
 Statistics compiled by the City of Greensboro indicate that major crimes dropped by 11.1 percent in 2010, as compared to 2009. Overall, there were 1,882 fewer victims of major crimes during the year, while violent crime decreased by 24.4 percent and property crimes fell 9.6 percent. The City's clearance rate - which corresponds to the number of cases solved by the police department - remained above the national average with a 75 percent rate for aggravated assaults and 48 percent for larceny. Police Chief Ken Miller says many strategies have led to crime reduction, including an increase in police staffing, crime hot spot targeting and improved communications with City residents. |
| Full Slate of Black History Month Events on Tap | |
Library, Historical Museum lead celebrations
The Greensboro Public Library and Greensboro Historical Museum are hosting Black History Month events for all ages throughout the month of February. Programs include author visits, movies, children's programs, book discussions and live performances. For more information, visit the Library's online calendar listing and the Historical Museum website. |
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