Benjamin Albano

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Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe School works toward easier start for international teachers

By Benjamin Albano | April 26

The PTA of Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe School, FPGB, is planning to make transitions easier for its international teachers in the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. Jill Simon, leader of the PTA Council and Advocacy Committee, is spearheading the International Teacher Support Team, which will offer both community and household support for the teachers from the moment they arrive in the United States.

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North Carolina has high hopes for industrial hemp

By Benjamin Albano | April 11

A newly organized association is seeking private fundraising to allow farmers in the state to produce industrial hemp.

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Charles Scott Day without the Charles Scott: Event planned without notifying him

By Benjamin Albano | April 7

This Saturday will mark the 50th anniversary of Charles Scott’s acceptance to UNC.

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Proposed renovations to Rosemary Street begin to take shape

By Benjamin Albano | March 22

Renovations to Rosemary Street and its uneven sections of sidewalk are planned to begin this spring.

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Money for Orange County childcare services back on track

By Benjamin Albano | February 22

Recent adjustments to the state allocation for childcare funds has allowed for the expansion of the department of Social Services’ childcare program.

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Homelessness in Orange County more than just an isolated issue

By Benjamin Albano | February 14

The 2015 Point-In-Time Count for people experiencing homelessness in Orange County amounts to 129 people, according to a report released by the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness on Jan. 28.

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Volunteers address transgender prisoners through letters

By Benjamin Albano | January 27

UNC students and local volunteers gathered in solidarity on Wednesday evening to accomplish one goal — demonstrate unwavering support for incarcerated LGBT prisoners.

Efforts to clear streets and sidewalks after the snow storm on Friday were limited, leaving them covered in snow and ice.

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Slippery sidewalks leave pedestrians skating in the wake of Winter storm

By Benjamin Albano | January 27

As a winter storm ripped through Chapel Hill on Friday, it left streets and sidewalks covered in a mixture of snow and ice — meanwhile, efforts to clear sidewalks were, and continue to be, nonexistent.

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Local pickled produce take high honors in nationwide good food awards

By Benjamin Albano | January 20

Pickled veggies are a staple of Southern culture.

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Orange County becomes focus of mountain-to-coast trail

By Benjamin Albano | November 29

North Carolina Parks and Recreation is placing a higher priority on Orange County trails included in the hiking route that will connect the Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks.