⇒ See also: “Make your own costume“ There won’t be as many people dressed up as Eric Clapton for Halloween on Franklin Street this year. After midnight, they’re going to shut the whole thing down. The street will be cleared, and you can then file into a bar, which will charge you a $5 cover, […]
Joe Schwartz
Bio: Joe Schwartz is a former INDY Week staff writer who works for soccer.com in Hillsborough. He's been a Gooner since he fell for Thierry Henry in 2005, and he still believes in Arsène Wenger.Email: [email protected]
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Orange County’s early voters few and far between
When I called Orange County Board of Elections Chairwoman Tracy Reams today I thanked her for her time. “You must be very busy these days, so I appreciate it,” I told her. “Well, not as busy as we’d like to be,” she replied. That might seem odd for a woman whose overseeing three early-voting sites, […]
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In or out? Wolff campaign material raises questions
Fliers paid for by the Kevin Wolff for Mayor Campaign popped up at Chapel Hill and Carrboro early voting sites this weekend, leading some to question if Wolff is still actively seeking office despite saying he’s dropping out and others denouncing the material’s anti-gay content. On Monday, the fliers, which give a checklist comparing Wolff […]
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Varsity Theatre to reopen next month
The historic Varsity Theatre will return to Franklin Street in November under new ownership and will feature $3 movies, a renovated lobby and a children’s party room. The business closed in June. More information can be found at www.varsityonfranklin.com where the new owners promise a slate of recently released and classic movies, private screenings and […]
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More details in IFC men’s shelter relocation effort
Following the IFC’s concept plan presentation Monday night, 15 residents, some for and some against, all passionate, the proposed site on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Homestead Road. Here’s what was said that didn’t fit into my story, including more specifics on the timeline and the building features and a best […]
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Wolff hasn’t made withdrawal official, campaign signs still abound
Despite announcing his intentions to drop out of the Chapel Hill mayor’s race, Kevin Wolff campaign signs still encourage residents to vote for him, and he hasn’t submitted any formal withdrawal to the Orange County Board of Elections. As WCHL first reported, Wolff declared his intentions Thursday at the radio station’s elections forum, but he […]
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Chapel Hill NIMBYs oppose new homeless shelter site
Chapel Hill’s initial concept plan review for the Inter-Faith Council men’s homeless shelter had very little to do with bricks and mortar, water and sewer. The Town Council meeting was more about Chapel Hill’s homeless and what social and ethical responsibility, if any, lies with the community to help rehabilitate veterans, the mentally and physically […]
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Thorpe-Anderson Breakfast Club endorses familiar faces in Chapel Hill, Carrboro contests
The Thorpe-Anderson Breakfast Club, a group of progressive NAACP supporters and members, is backing incumbents in races for Chapel Hill Town Council, Carrboro mayor and Board of Aldermen and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board. The group’s endorsements, always sought after by the candidates, were released today. They are as follows: Chapel Hill Mayor […]
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Boston College pounding leaves Wolfpack defense in shambles
TV/ABC11 – Due to the late-running, and excruciatingly slow-developing Texas-Oklahoma contest, today’s N.C. State-Boston College matchup wasn’t available on local channels until the 3:15 to go mark in the first quarter. Most folks, Wolfpack fans included, probably wish the game stayed that way, as N.C. State went down 52-20 at Chestnut Hill, Mass. Viewers were […]
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NCSU Wolfpack, Boston College Eagles each aim to rebound this weekend
Boston College (4-2, 2-2 ACC) vs. N.C. State (3-3, 0-2 ACC) 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Chestnut Hill, Mass. ABC, WRAL-FM 101.5 Key stats … 820. That’s how many passing yards the Wolfpack have allowed in the last two weeks to Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner and Duke’s man under center, Thaddeus Lewis. You can bet BC’s […]