Chapel Hill staple, Al’s Burger Shack, files for bankruptcy
On Friday, Al’s Burger Shack, a favorite burger joint for UNC students located on West Franklin Street, filed for bankruptcy protection.
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On Friday, Al’s Burger Shack, a favorite burger joint for UNC students located on West Franklin Street, filed for bankruptcy protection.
Franklin Street today is home to a diverse array of pizza restaurants, boba spots and places offering every food variety in between. Students’ ever-changing tastes have opened the doors for new and progressive ventures and closed the doors of more traditional staples, and the iconic street has changed considerably over the past decade.
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews had its soft opening last Friday, marking the opening of the newest coffee shop on Franklin Street.
Planning to head to Franklin Street on Halloween? As long as you stay safe by going with a group of friends and keeping any prohibited items at home, your Halloween night is sure to be spooktacular.
In an effort to create a safer downtown, the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership submitted a petition to the town to ask for small infrastructure changes on West Franklin Street.
Whether this is your first time or your 50th time coming to Chapel Hill, the sheer quantity of cuisine choices can be overwhelming, especially on Franklin Street. To make your Family Weekend a little easier, here's a guide to some of Chapel Hill’s most iconic local restaurants.
"The Giving Tree," "Where the Wild Things Are," "Winnie the Pooh" — all of these childhood classics were not always universally cherished. They were once considered controversial and contentious and were banned as a result. But from now until Sept. 29, the Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture and Arts Everywhere are bringing together local artists to raise awareness of censorship with Banned Books Pop-Up Gallery.
Sup Dogs announced in a tweet Tuesday that the restaurant will be giving away free food to all Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen employees who arrive in uniform.
Local Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses found a new way to greet new students during the first week of classes this year.
Young families and students filled every chair in the Purple Bowl at lunchtime on Thursday. Despite the late summer heat and little protection from the sun, customers trickled to the outdoor seating.
Residents going between Chapel Hill and Carrboro will notice major construction for several weeks on a main route linking the towns.
Hops Burger Bar closed
This column is a part of an ongoing series featuring Chapel Hill Town Council and Carrboro Board of Aldermen candidates. Tai Huynh is a candidate for Chapel Hill Town Council.
A historic campus Master Plan was formally approved this summer by the Board of Trustees, which for the first time in the history of the University, calls for the demolition and replacement of campus housing.
Correction: a previous version of this article misidentified UNC's plan for the Porthole space. It will serve as a campus entryway. The new visitors center is already underway at 134 E. Franklin, next door to Cosmic. The Daily Tar Heel Apologizes for this error.
Renovation, expansion and demolition are in UNC’s future, but its Master Plan — a 15-year developmental outline — is still on the horizon.
The Hemp Store joined the bustling environment of Franklin Street in February, finding success in a relatively new market.
The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to a fire at the Franklin Street-restaurant Shanghai Dumpling at 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, according to a Town of Chapel Hill press release.
Eating out? Don’t know how to pick just one from over 70 restaurants downtown? Here’s a guide to keep you from wandering lost on Franklin Street.
Alexander Julian, owner of Julian's on Franklin Street, remembers seeing a UNC graduate walk up Porthole Alley in 2007 wearing a teal graduation gown. He thought to himself, "poor girl," thinking she was one of the unlucky few women who are color blind.