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EarthTalk: What about ‘green corridors,’ and how are they useful?
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called “green corridors” in cities and how do they help mitigate climate change? —Peter Q, Boston, MA March 7. Green corridors, or ecological corridors, are strips of vegetation and natural landscape dispersed throughout a city. From simple, street-lined rows of trees to interconnected networks of parks and pathways, these developments provide […]
Despite the name, pop music isn’t for dads
MODERN DAD | By Jon Show March 7. When I was 12 years old, my mom opened my bedroom door while I was doing homework and listening to Eazy-Duz-It, the 1988 album by rapper Eazy-E, who was—and remains—my favorite rapper. As she opened the door, Eazy laid down a lyric on Nobody Move that is […]
Weekend weather: Cool, warm, then cool again before warm-up next week
March 7. This weekend’s weather is looking like a mixed bag, with cool temps Friday, warmer temps Saturday and a cool-down Sunday with a chance of showers. Don’t forget, Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday! Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, high near 58. Overnight low around 48. Saturday: Sunny and breezy, high 70-71. Overnight low around […]
Lake Norman EDC ‘strategic pause’ is permanent
March 6. By Dave Yochum. Plans to “comprehensively reimagine” the Lake Norman Economic Development business recruitment agency have resulted in the two decades old organization’s demise. Sources say the North Mecklenburg towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will not budget funds in the upcoming FY 2025-26 budget for the non-profit business development agency headquartered in […]
Letter: A rezoning for resale?
March 6. [Opinion] While i understand my fellow residents’ expressed concerns about traffic congestion and lack of parking, I do not share their fear of the results of gross overdevelopment and ultimate destruction of the Birkdale Village neo traditional design concept proposed by Jamestown. I believe they have no intention of building any of the […]
Police blotter: Feb. 26-March 4
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 250227057 Larceny 8315 Magnolia Estates Dr 14:55:00 02/27/25 CAA Publix 250228047 Fraud 18615 Statesville Rd 12:29:37 02/28/25 ASN Modern Nissan 250228066 B&E Commercial 20125 N Main St 14:35:37 02/28/25 CAA Food Lion 250301108 Larceny 19523 Center St 19:00:00 03/01/25 CLO […]
Weekender March 7-9: Heather Land, Tartan Terrors
Friday, March 7 Heather Land 7:30 pm | March 7. Since her ridiculous I AIN’T DOIN IT videos went viral in 2017, she has gained over 400 million views, 3 million social media followers, and the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people all across the nation at her live shows. Tickets start at $35. […]
Former town commissioner speaks out against business park on Bailey Road
March 5. Greenberg Gibbons’ proposed business park on Bailey Road has stirred passions among residents—and former elected officials. In an open letter to residents, former Town Commissioner Denis Bilodeau said the business park is the wrong project in the wrong location. Making “student/resident safety [should be] a top priority,” he said. Cornelius….we have a problem! […]
Former mayor urges Town Board to vote for business park on Bailey Road
March 5. In an open letter to the Cornelius Town Board, former Mayor Jeff Tarte said their vote on proposed business park on Bailey Road “determines who is pro-business as well as if safe roads are important in Cornelius.” Read more about the project here. Members Cornelius Town Board: In full disclosure I have been […]
Tartan Terrors coming to Cain Center
March 5. If you want to get your Celtic on, the Cain Center for the Arts is the place to be this Saturday. The Tartan Terrors blend the driving beats of rock with the soul-stirring sounds of bagpipes, fiddles and step dance. The high-energy spectacle will have you stomping, clapping, and completely caught up in […]
