Technology is an essential part of daily life, but navigating the digital world can be overwhelming. Whether it’s learning how to safely browse the internet, organizing digital photos, or understanding cloud storage, many people—especially older adults—find themselves struggling to keep … Continued
by Ms. Keith Edwards and Twumasi Duah-Mensah Why is it important to be prepared for the 2025 property valuations? People are very nervous about this next round of revaluations because the tax values increased so much during the last revaluation … Continued
by Ty Chapman When asked who built the house at 308 Lindsay Street, Ms. Janie Alston proudly replied, “My great- grandfather.” Now, decades later, that same home—once the heart of her family—is set to become a hub for a bold … Continued
Ahead of the 2023 election, we asked each Chapel Hill Mayor and Town Council candidate to answer these two questions in 150 words or less: What are the top issues that you see facing Northside and Pine Knolls at this … Continued
Front row: Stephanie (granddaughter), Sandra (daughter), Mama Dip, Joe (son), Annette (daughter) Back row: Tonya (granddaughter), Spring (daughter) Photo courtesy of Spring Council. By Kathy Atwater, Mae McLendon, and Kathryn Wall Spring and Neecy Council have been working in the … Continued
During the pandemic, Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe and the Jackson Center have joined forces to bring hot meals directly to neighbors’ doorsteps. We are so proud that this creative and mutually-supportive partnership has resulted in 3,262 meals so far! As part … Continued
by Jakini Adisa, Pine Knolls Neighbor It’s a brand new situation for everyone, I tell my mom. At 101, she struggles to make sense of the news, the science behind the epidemic, what to do, and how to respond. Officially, … Continued
Neighbor Whitney Robinson shared this essay written by John Lewis, civil rights leader and congressman, shortly before he passed away on July 17. We’d like to reprint his words here: While my time here has now come to an … Continued
Message from Interim Executive Director, Hudson Vaughan: I have the great honor of sharing that we have a new Executive Director: George Barrett will serve as the Jackson Center’s first full-time “on-site” Executive Director! George has been a staff member … Continued