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(03/24/23 3:11pm)
At their Wednesday meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council gave updates on the redevelopment of the affordable housing complex Trinity Court, two concept plan reviews, appointments to three Town boards and other land use items.
(03/23/23 1:15am)
Bul Box, a fast, casual Asian cuisine restaurant, opened its newest location on West Franklin Street on Monday, March 20.
(03/07/23 2:51am)
Between basketball games, a semester in full swing and the warm weather, we are used to seeing a busy and bustling Chapel Hill. But for the week of Spring Break, the Town will fall silent. Crowds will dwindle as travelers embark to their hometown or some luxuriously tropical destination.
(03/08/23 9:52pm)
"The dean of Franklin Street."
(03/01/23 1:16am)
Cadence is an all-female-presenting a cappella group on campus that stands at the intersection of serving the community, uplifting women and singing meaningful music.
(02/27/23 11:38pm)
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is set to be the newest addition to downtown Chapel Hill, with a grand opening targeted for March 27 at 127 E. Franklin St.
(02/20/23 2:14am)
The intersection of Franklin and Columbia streets, one of the busiest and most prominent intersections in Chapel Hill, currently has three empty storefronts. However, new tenants and continued construction suggest a more bustling street corner could soon come.
(02/14/23 10:36pm)
Chapel Hill's first-ever and highly-anticipated Crumbl Cookies held a grand opening for its Franklin Street location on Feb. 10.
(02/14/23 5:06pm)
After a series of delays, Chapel Hill Transit is beginning to receive the new equipment needed to get Next Bus live bus tracking running again.
(02/01/23 1:13am)
The Top of the Hill Distillery will permanently close on Feb. 15 after sustaining a loss in revenue.
(01/23/23 12:50am)
While the saxophone-wielding, bandana-wearing Saxsquatch might have just completed a two-month national tour, appeared on "The Tonight Show" and recorded a cover of “Maneater” with John Oates, he owes his origins to Chapel Hill.
(01/18/23 3:31pm)
Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro, an upscale Mexican fusion restaurant, will open on Franklin Street early this year.
(01/17/23 6:55pm)
Downtown Chapel Hill and Franklin Street have recently welcomed new businesses selling goods ranging from crystals and locally-made art to men's clothing and home goods.
(01/09/23 11:56pm)
Charlie Farris and Jason Kesler, franchise owners of Jersey Mike’s Subs and 2004 UNC graduates, purchased Chapel Hill’s Al’s Burger Shack in December from Al Bowers, the founder and former owner of the popular joint.
(01/11/23 4:03pm)
Downtown Chapel Hill had over 9 million visitors in 2022 — an increase of over 1.6 million from the last year — according to the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership.
(01/11/23 4:12pm)
It’s time to grab your milk and get ready for some cookies! Crumbl Cookies will hold a grand opening of its Franklin Street location on Feb. 3.
(11/30/22 8:44pm)
Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and sexual, verbal and physical assault.
(01/09/23 8:01pm)
I walk down Franklin Street a lot — like the entire length of it — at least once or twice a day. As a result, I know it pretty well. I also know what it’s like to almost get run over by lunatics driving out of the Chipotle parking lot at 30 miles per hour. So, this is a plea to those who drive on Franklin like it's I-40 — I want to survive walking home.
(10/27/22 4:04am)
University Baptist Church is hosting the Franklin All Nighter, where participants will walk and run an approximately one-mile loop around Franklin Street throughout the night to raise money for mental health services in the area.
(10/25/22 9:10pm)
As Halloween approaches, Franklin Street will be closed for the first time since 2019 for the holiday festivities. There are also several events for all age groups in Chapel Hill and the greater Orange County area.