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Harold’s Blog: Harrison Ave Bridge?

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through August 7, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

This week was busy with events and a lot of political meetings. Usually this time of year is a little slow but with the campaign in full swing I will remain busy until the end of the year. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Highlights from the Quarterly Report

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through July 31, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

I started this week at the beach as the family had one last long weekend together before the girls head off to college. We returned on Tuesday evening and it was back to work on Wednesday. Read more

Harold’s Blog: ICE Resolved and More

Cary, NC – From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through July 17, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

This week included a council meeting as well as a resolution on the controversial potential ICE facility. Read more

Harold’s Blog: ICE and Other Stories

Cary, NC – From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through July 10, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree for CaryCitizen.

Even though this was a holiday week, it was a working holiday for me. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Up Close with the President of the United States, Sort Of

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through June 19, 2011. Photo from CreeLEDRevolution.

The week was a busy one for me which included intercity visitors, a Presidential visit to the region, and a council meeting. Read more

Humorist: Applying for a Job

Story by Cris Cohen. Photo by  Hobvias Sudoneighm.

When applying for a job, it is best to be upfront about any limitations you may have. “Although I am willing to relocate, I am required to alert the authorities whenever I move.” However, if honesty will not help your chances, there are various other creative tactics that you can employ, most of which do not involve firearms or the sale of candid photos. Read more

Humorist: Make Mine Rare

Cris Cohen is the resident humorist for CaryCitizen. Photo by Markku Åkerfelt.

Cary, NC – When eating out, a friend of mine will order a burger and ask that it be cooked rare. Based on the reaction he gets, this is the equivalent of saying he wants to kill kittens with his bare hands. “Would you like fries with your massacre?” Restaurants now consider the ordering of a rare burger to be not just rude, but a possible war crime. Read more

Letters to the Editor: Other Side of Wake BOE

 

Cary, NC – Our recent story on the coverage of the Nancy Cooper Murder Trial provoked a lot of commentary.

Here’s a note we received via email from Donna in West Park. Republished with permission. Read more

Harold’s Blog: The Cooper Case and Other Stories

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through May 8, 2011. Photo of  Cary Town Hall by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, North Carolina – This week consisted almost entirely of meetings. It ended with the graduation of my oldest daughter from college. Read more