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Across Orange County, English Ivy is growing rapidly on trees. This type of ivy is an invasive species and the Town of Hillsborough is looking for people to help remove it.

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English ivy poses threat to tree health, but these volunteers are pushing back

By Ashley Quincin | Sep. 14

Aside from not being native to the United States, English ivy has a tendency to climb trees, killing the foliage and working its way into the tree bark. Ivy also adds weight to trees, making them more susceptible to storm damage. This can lead to a harboring of moisture, which promotes tree rot.

The new art bus, highlighting the the ongoing struggle for racial justice, stopped on Franklin Street for a break on Aug. 23.

Katie Rains

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Chapel Hill Transit unveils new art bus highlighting fight against racial injustice

By Ashley Quincin | Aug. 24

Since 2018, Art + Transit has commissioned Triangle-based artists to create art for bus shelters around Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The Art + Transit's goal is to “bring more artistic vibrancy to the daily commute and enliven unsuspecting spaces,” according to its mission statement.

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English ivy poses threat to tree health, but these volunteers are pushing back

Chapel Hill Transit unveils new art bus highlighting fight against racial injustice

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