Story by Mary Beth Phillips. Photos by Brooke Meyer.
Cary, NC – Several years ago, Jan Elmo was volunteering as a tutor at Northwoods Elementary when she had an epiphany that every child does not have the opportunity to develop a love of reading.
In October of 2007, after spending months researching what she could do about the problem, Elmo quit her corporate job and purchased an RV Van to start Read and Feed at Penny Road Elementary in Cary. Read more
Chris Adams, VP of North America Operations and Product Line
Photo and story by Lindsey Chester
In this installment of our Hidden Giants series, we travel down Weston Parkway to visit with Chris Adams of Ultimus. Read more
From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through March 6, 2011. Photo by Karl Fisher. Read more
Story and photos by Lindsey Chester
Cary, NC- At the recent Lazy Daze Grants ceremony the artwork was unveiled that will represent the Lazy Daze Festival this August. I had the opportunity that night to meet the artist, Grace Li Wang. She agreed to a future interview. Read more
Cary, NC – The Cary Academy Middle School Robotics Club, also known as “Team Brouhaha”, competed in the North Carolina FIRST LEGO State Tournament in Greensboro recently. Read more
Part 5 in our Cary Parks series.
Cary, NC — Home of the award-winning Kid’s Together Playground, Marla Dorrel Park breaks the mold of the typical suburban park. There are many unique elements to Marla Dorrel including a dragon climbing structure (named KATAL), progressive design elements and landscaping, and management by a volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit group.
After many years of visiting this park, I am still amazed at the incredible variety and quality of features packed into the 2 acre playground. Read more
From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through February 27, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
This was a week of recovery from the flu and getting back on track. Read more
Story and photos of Hillsborough by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – I’ve been pondering what to write for Black History Month. Yesterday, on a trip to nearby Hillsborough, I discovered a small hole in the fabric of black history. It concerned Billy Strayhorn, composer and arranger for jazz great Duke Ellington. Read more
From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through February 20, 2011.
The Flu
This was one of the toughest weeks I have had as mayor. It started in Washington and ended with me in bed with the flu Saturday night. In addition to my intense visit to Washington, there were tough issues at home that included the Bowden case, Cary Park safety, and a Motiva decision in Apex. To make this long journal entry more readable I will use sub categories. Read more
