Good morning, Greensboro.

After the four-mile loop was completed in May, the City of Greensboro officially took over management of the Downtown Greenway to ensure its long-term role as a vital community asset.

Project manager (Dabney Sanders) concluded nearly two decades of service last week, and Parks and Recreation now leads future programming.

Subbora Jackson begins the interactive GROW residency (located next to the Davie Street entrance of Greensboro Cultural Center) today, offering chess-themed art experiences for all ages.

Free public events start Thursday, July 9 (opening reception) and ticketed workshops continue until Aug. 17.

Two UNCG faculty members have received Fulbright awards—Dr. James Anderson will travel to Hanoi to translate a historic text while Rachele Riley heads to Scotland to expand her multimedia research on water and letterform design.

Two Girl Scouts (Troop 2876 and 2817) from Guilford County earned a $1,000 scholarship each from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont for outstanding leadership in community service; their projects include a stress-relief art program for hospital patients and a native plant garden to aid local pollinators.

After severe storms over the holiday weekend left power outages and debris, the WXII 12 First Warning Weather team is tracking more strong winds and torrential rain in the Triad this afternoon into tonight.

The New Garden shopping center in Greensboro sold for $34M.

The 15.91-acre property at 1571-1581 New Garden Road is anchored by Lowes Foods, HomeGoods + Marshall's.

Tobacco Road FC vs North Carolina Fusion

7-9 p.m. — Macpherson Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling USL League Two matchup between Tobacco Road and the North Carolina Fusion.

Free Greensboro Rockstar Connect Networking Event

6-8 p.m. — The Upper Deck Kitchen & Cocktails — Free entry — Build authentic relationships and discover shared passions in a relaxed networking environment.

Air Supply Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets range from $87 to $712 — Enjoy a night of classic hits from the legendary duo Air Supply.

Los Chavalones Tour 2026

9 PM — ENIGMA GREENSBORO — Ticket info available — Enjoy the vibrant performance of Los Chavalones in Greensboro.

Intro to Photography Workshop

2-3 p.m. — Picture Studios — $120 for all workshops — Explore the world of photography in this engaging workshop designed for high school and college students.

A Writers Round Showcase

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Flat Iron — Ticketed entry — Experience an intimate evening of original songwriting and storytelling with local artists.

Schmooze with the Rabbi

8:30 – 10:00 AM — Cozy Brew Cafe — Lunch on your own — Engage in meaningful dialogue and connect with fellow community members over coffee.

Daphnique Springs Live Show

7-10 p.m. — Comedy Zone — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of intelligent and relatable stand-up comedy from rising star Daphnique Springs.

Gracie Abrams Album Release Party

3-5 p.m. — Dictator Records — RSVP encouraged — Celebrate the release of Gracie Abrams’ new album with a community-focused listening experience.

Eastern Festival of Music

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Dana Auditorium — Ticket required for entry — Experience enchanting orchestral performances by talented young artists under expert guidance.