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Coffee in hand, Greensboro? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will you have to pay to park downtown next week?
  • Will 2026 finally tilt Greensboro’s housing market back toward buyers?
  • Which health habits does a Greensboro hypertension specialist want you starting now?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Greensborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler with low clouds, temps: high: 52, low: 49.
  • Monday: Cloudy, showers around; windy, with a high of 62 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greensboro to implement paid parking in several downtown surface lots (wxii12.com) — Downtown Greensboro drivers will soon need to pay to park in several popular surface lots on Elm Street and South Elm during weekday business hours. Starting next week, the Greene, McGee, MLK, and South Elm gravel lots will charge $2 an hour in paved lots and $3 a day in the gravel lot, with enforcement beginning Jan. 2 but evenings and weekends remaining free.
   

2. Realtors optimistic about Improving Triad housing market in early 2026 (wfmynews2.com) — Greensboro homebuyers may find a more balanced market early in 2026, as local realtor leaders expect easing mortgage rates and growing inventory across the Triad. New construction and projects like the Urban Loop are driving development, with more subdivisions appearing around Greensboro and potentially expanding options for both first-time and move-up buyers.
   

3. Pillars of Health: A Guide for 2026 (peacemakeronline.com) — A Greensboro-based physician shares practical, prevention-focused health tips to help you start 2026 stronger, from diet and exercise to sleep, screenings, and blood pressure control. She also invites residents to call into her weekly health radio show on N.C. A&T’s WNAA 90.1 FM for personalized questions and guidance.
   

4. Greensboro Hockey Fans Left in Limbo as Strike Postpones Gargoyles Games (wfmynews2.com) — Greensboro hockey fans are facing uncertainty as the Greensboro Gargoyles postpone Friday night’s game after a strike notice in a league-wide labor dispute. Season ticket holders are now questioning refunds, future schedules, and how long it will be before professional hockey returns to the Greensboro ice.
   

5. Store credit or money back? What shoppers and gift recipients should know about holiday returns (wfmynews2.com) — Greensboro shoppers returning holiday gifts are seeing busy lines and varied refund options, from store credit at local boutiques like Pebble & Pear to extended return windows at Target, TJX stores, and Amazon kiosks at Friendly Center. The story explains why many small businesses avoid full refunds and reminds residents to check each retailer’s specific holiday return rules and documentation requirements.
   

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    Here are some more pictures. He is a sweet boy. He can be timid around new people. But he gets along with other dogs and cats. Please contact us if… (Nextdoor Nighthawk Country)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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