Ashley’s Journal: Birds in my Backyard
Cary, NC — Someone recently asked me, “What is something that was always there before the pandemic that you didn’t notice until staying home?” After a moment of thought, I answered “the birds.”
Money Matters: 5 Common Investment Mistakes
Cary, NC — Only about 17% of American workers say they are “very confident” they will have enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement.
Harold’s Blog: NC on Track for Phased Re-Opening, Cary’s First Virtual Town Hall and More
Cary, NC — This week was the first time the council held a meeting in about two months and it was a historic event.
Scholarship Open for Graduating High Schoolers
Cary, NC — Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Friends of the Page-Walker Scholarship, a one-time grant awarded to a high school senior residing in Cary.
Town’s First Virtual Council Meeting
Cary, NC — For the first time in 10 weeks, the Cary Town Council held a public, yet virtual, Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Bakery in Cary Featured in Film Festival
Cary, NC — Once in a Blue Moon Bakery in downtown Cary is the subject of a 1-minute short film featured in the virtual Clean Shorts Film Festival from May 1-3, 2020.
Mayton Inn Sold, Buyer Says it Will Remain Hotel
Cary, NC — What started as an exciting and hopeful “Downtown Cary Renaissance” building ended up sold in bankruptcy court on April 22, 2020.
Remembering and Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Cary, NC — The holiday which usually gives reason for Americans to enjoy tacos and margaritas is commonly misinterpreted as a Mexican Independence Day. Instead, it is the celebration of the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory in the May 5, 1862 Battle of Puebla against the French.
Volunteers Bring Internet Access to Wake County Students
Cary, NC — With NC schools closed through the end of the academic year, reliance on technology for virtual learning is at an all-time high.
Technology: Street Food Finder
Cary, NC — To help limit grocery store trips and to also support local business, I’ve enjoyed designating a day of the week to order a take-out dinner, often from Cary’s food truck scene.