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Vox Populi: Confessions of an Aldi Shopper

Posted by Guest Columnist Vox Populi Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

As a weekly shopper of the previously forbidden “Aldi”, I left this store chuckling last week about how busy it was.

Vox Populi: Don Frantz on Rail in Cary

Posted by Guest Columnist Opinion, Vox Populi Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The Triangle Transit Authority’s plans for regional and light rail, along with increased bus service have merit, and further planning for additional transit options so that our region is well positioned to handle the expected growth over the next 10-20 years makes sense. NCDOT Rail’s current plans for high speed rail however, could have just the opposite effect.

Now THIS is Vox Populi!

Posted by Matt Young Vox Populi Thursday, January 21st, 2010

With all the complaints about people not getting to play in what happens around them, government-wise, I love the idea that our Town Government is asking our opinion. It was really one of the main planks of Mayor Harold Weinbrecht winning platform in 2007. And it is refreshing to see our town officials come through with promises.

Bowden on Fox News – Suing TOC with ACLU

Posted by Matt Young Vox Populi Saturday, December 12th, 2009

In August, Hal Goodtree reported on David Bowden’s complaint against the Town of Cary. Here’s the video from his Fox News interview this month.

Vox Populi: Walker Street Extension

Posted by Guest Columnist Vox Populi Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Vox Populi – Latin for voice of the people. In this installment, Liz Adams explains the Walker Street Extension in downtown Cary. The plan calls for the extension of Walker Street 1,200 feet from its current end at Cedar Street northwards to Chapel Hill Road. The project includes an underpass beneath the railroad tracks that [...]

Cary Responds to Report on Pedestrian Safety

Posted by Matt Young Environment, Vox Populi Thursday, November 12th, 2009

In response to our story on pedestrian safety in Cary, Town Councilman Don Frantz (District B) sent us a fact sheet from the Town of Cary staff. Here are Don’s comments ~ After reading the story posted on CaryCitizen about Raleigh/Cary’s ranking in TFA‘s pedestrian safety study I was very concerned and inquired with staff as to [...]

Vox Populi: Getting Trashy

Posted by Guest Columnist Vox Populi Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Vox Populi, voice of the people in Latin. Guest contributor Winston Hooker, Sr. sees litter as more than a public nuisance and makes the case for what can be done.

Vox Populi – What’s in a Sign?

Posted by Guest Columnist Opinion, Vox Populi Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Vox Populi – Latin for “Voice of the People.” What’s in a Sign? by Brent Miller “Go put your creed into your deed” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign” – Five Man Electrical Band These oddly juxtaposed quotes sum up my feelings about one particular aspect of Cary’s sign ordinance: the exemption [...]

Vox Populi: Confessions of a Transplant

Posted by Guest Columnist Opinion, Vox Populi Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Vox Populi – Latin for “Voice of the People.” With this article, we inaugurate a new series featuring diverse voices from around the town. – the Editor Confessions of a Transplant by Michael Pelz-Sherman Last month marked 3 years since my wife and I returned to Cary after 6 years in the Bay Area. Well, [...]