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Becoming a Cyclist
The story of how I became a cyclist begins with a shortage of bungee cords.
Honey the Chicken
Honey was our first and most interesting chicken.
Financially Helping the Next Generation
When parents typically list out their financial goals, they tend to look something like this…
Estes Drive Improvements ‘Getting Back on Track’
Long-planned and -studied vehicular traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements to Estes Drive in Chapel Hill are finally within weeks of construction starting.
Comfort Foods – Vegan Style
It is said that food is medicine. But food also brings with it powerful connotations and memories that may be unrelated to health.
Your ’Care Package
Like many of us of a certain age, I thought enrolling in Medicare would be easy.
Chapel Hill High School Men’s Swimming and Diving Team Takes Conference Championships for Third Consecutive Year
After winning the DAC VII championship—the third consecutive year the team has won its conference—the Chapel Hill High School men’s swimming and diving team placed tenth.
My Most Expensive Purchase
The most expensive purchase of a plant to go into my garden was a Japanese maple over ten years ago.
John News Special Report: THE LEAF MONSTER RETURNS!
Direct from his Chapel Hill home, it’s “John News,” a video podcast written, produced and performed by local youth John Wortman. The Local Reporter is proud to present “John News” to help, in John’s words, “bring some happiness to people during these trying times.”
The Messages We Send
I have long wondered about the ways in which we communicate with each other.
Movie Night! Heroic Journalists, Wooden Puppets and Dubious Menu Items
Every other week, our Movie Night! column previews the best upcoming films showing in Chapel Hill theaters – for those who still like to go out to the movies.
Merry Hill Farm
Merry Hill Farm is a one-of-a-kind destination in Orange County.
Trends in Home Sales Prices: Where We’ve Been and Where Are We Going?
In southern Orange County, the average home sales price has typically been lower than the average asking price.
Creatures Getting Ready for Winter Need Those Fallen Leaves!
Autumn is now in full swing with colorful leaves turning brown and falling from the trees that they helped nurture.
The Rehabilitation of a Fallen-Away Cellist
During my summer fellowship at National Geographic Magazine in 1998, I met the great Zen photographer Sam Abel.
Vegan Table for Two
If you are vegan, as I am, you may have felt that little pang of anxiety when going to dine at a restaurant. Will they have something on the menu you can eat?