Feeling overwhelmed by the mass of restaurants on Franklin? We picked some for you

Looking for some food? Can't decide from the growing list of restaurants on Franklin Street? Look no further than our guide with the restaurant for your mood or activity: 

Honeysuckle employees speak out about what they describe as mistreatment at work

The complaints center around the elimination of breaks, distrust of staff by management and the gradual replacement of locally-sourced products with cheaper alternatives.

Meet the man behind the classic Carolina argyle

Alexander Julian is more than just the owner of Julian's on Franklin Street. Read about his legacy in both Chapel Hill and in the world of fashion.

NCPIRG calls on YoPo and Sutton's to stop using styrofoam

North Carolina Public Interest Research Group is a consumer interest group with an emphasis on environmental and public health issues. The request is part of NCPIRG’s lead campaign for spring 2019, where they’re focusing on campus sustainability and single-use plastics.

All Up In Your Business: Epilogue will be 'a place for locals, by locals'

UNC students and Chapel Hill community members alike are excited about a new bookstore/coffee shop coming to Franklin Street. 

Hillsborough-based produce delivery service aims to tackle food waste

Innovation Showcase gives UNC students the opportunity to show off their businesses

From clothes made out of billboards to promising cancer treatments, Innovation Showcase lets students share their businesses and network with investors. 

How craft beer enthusiasts changed alcohol legislation and created a booming industry

Before 2005, no one in North Carolina could sell beer over 6 percent ABV, leaving the entire industry limited across the state. But with the determination of 35 local brewers, the law was changed, leading to a booming brewery industry in North Carolina, specifically Chapel Hill. Here are the stories behind some of your favorite breweries in the Triangle. 

All Up In Your Business: Rise’s rebranding brings biscuit-based desserts

While donuts will still be available at Rise, they're moving out of the spotlight to make room for new biscuit recipes. 

Meet the women leading businesses in Chapel Hill and Durham

To celebrate Women’s History Month, read the stories of four influential women entrepreneurs in the Chapel Hill and Durham communities. From furniture to boba tea, art to African cuisine, these women are running the local business scene. And with women entrepreneurs in the U.S. having increased by 114 percent in the last 20 years, totaling about 40 percent of businesses overall, it's no big surprise.

'Farmer Bob' Nutter, founder of Maple View Farm, dies at 90

Every UNC student knows about Maple View Farm. Since moving to Hillsborough, the farm's founder Robert Nutter's hard work led his farm to success. He received several awards for his contributions to the community.

Orange County campaign shows residents, businesses how straws 'suck'

Local businesses and restaurants in Orange County are attempting to reduce single-use plastic waste during the month of March.

It was a rough year for some Franklin Street businesses. Here’s why:

Read about what has caused some Franklin Street businesses to see one of their worst years yet. 

Chapel Hill receives opportunity zone designation and concerns about gentrification

“There are concerns that it also could create gentrification, or increased property values, such that it makes it difficult for low-income persons to continue to live in those opportunity zones.”

Residents of rural Orange County are getting broadband internet soon

Thanks to a grant from the county, underserved parts of Orange County will soon be receiving internet service from a company called Open Broadband.

New Mediterranean restaurant is replacing Tama Cafe on Franklin Street

The food, people and music are what the new Mediterranean restaurant coming to Franklin Street is all about.

All up in your business: Here's what's replacing Sugarland and Smoothie King

Ms Mong's apparently is here to stay. The Hemp Store awaits its grand opening. And a new dessert place is to replace Sugarland. 

We're not kitten around: cat cafe now open on Franklin Street

Cat lovers celebrated Valentine's Day with coffee and kittens at the opening of the Cat Tales Cat Café, a foster shelter and lounge on Franklin Street.

What happened to the couples with open wedding cake orders when Sugarland closed?

Remember when Sugarland closed in October? While traces of its place on Franklin have since disappeared, the frustration felt by couples who never got refunds on their wedding cakes remains. 

Glasshalfull "Dine for a Cause" program proceeds top $34,000 in 2018

This Carrboro restaurant raises money for local organizations every Tuesday and Wednesday night.