Chapel Hill Performance Bicycle may close, but local bike shops keep rolling

By Aidan Bennett

“Support the other local bike shops in the area. Banding together is the best thing that we can do to keep the sport going.”

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A new Venezuelan food truck is bringing arepas and tradition to Chapel Hill

By Veronica Correa

Na'wara de Arepa, a new food truck that serves arepas in Chapel Hill, is owned by two Venezuelans who immigrated to the U.S. However, starting a new business with most of their family still in Venezuela hasn't been easy.

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Franklin Street restaurant Roots Bistro & Bar is closing this month

By Andreamarie Efthymiou

"People are asking me if we are totally done, and I say no, but we just can’t stay.”

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Meet the UNC students teaching their peers about a new form of investment

By Emily Holler

Looking for a new way to get involved in activism? Join UNC's Impact Investing Club as they show students how to use economics to promote companies that seek positive change. 

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All Up In Your Business: Goodbye, [B]Ski's

By Andreamarie Efthymiou

As popular restaurants close their doors, here's what you can expect on Franklin Street in the coming months. 

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Maple View Ice Cream was burglarized, again

By Jonny Cook

On Jan. 7, the popular Maple View Ice Cream shop was broken into in the middle of the night. This is the third instance of burglary at the store in the past three years.

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Raleigh-based brewery Gizmo coming soon to Franklin Street

By Sofia Lesnewski

Gizmo Brew Works will open in the building where the Ramshead Rathskeller restaurant was formerly housed: “This space is beloved by Chapel Hill, so we’re thrilled that we’ve got someone going in there, and someone with a great reputation like Gizmo I think will be fantastic for the space.”

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All Up In Your Business for Jan. 10: Two businesses close their doors, another one opens

By Anna Pogarcic

Chapel Hill is losing two businesses, but is gaining a new one, set to open this spring.

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The Triangle's first cat cafe hits 'paws' on its grand opening

By Laura Brummett

The Cat Tales Cat Café is still on its way, but the grand opening has been delayed. Here's the progress so far, and what's left to be finished. 

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24 businesses that opened, closed or changed in Chapel Hill this year

By Marin Wolf

From Spanky's to Sugarland to Smoothie King, catch up on all the business news you might've missed in 2018.

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Bored with your workout routine? A new barre.[d] studio comes to Franklin Street

By Jake Richard

Put down those dumbbells and stretch out your toes; a new barre studio is opening on Franklin Street with deals for college students. No experience required, but it's harder than it looks. 

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It’s all about the dream: Minority-owned businesses break barriers in Chapel Hill

By Laura Brummett

Minority business owners across Chapel Hill share their experiences and the hard work that went into building their businesses.

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Cameron's, a unique gift shop in Carrboro, to close its doors early next year

By Sofia Lesnewski

After 42 years in business, one of Carrboro's favorite local businesses is closing for good. But it will be open through the holiday rush, so get your "edgy" gifts while you still can.  

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Blue Cross N.C. partners with UNC Medicine to focus attention on rural medical care

By Maydha Devarajan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield North Carolina announced last week that as part of a larger commitment to improving community health initiatives, the company will invest $800,000 in a new program within UNC’s School of Medicine aimed at improving access to primary care physicians in Rockingham County. 

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The art, history and culture of coffee collide in Apt. N Coffee's mission

By Jamey Cross

Apt. N Coffee caters coffee to nontraditional places, striving to bring the intimacy of a coffee shop to every event.

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Coronato aims to bring a different slice of pizza to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Nicholas Emken

A new pizza place, Coronato, is planning to open in Carrboro in the spring of 2019. The owner and chef hopes his take on pizza will be unique enough to attract customers.

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