Chapel Hill encourages civic engagement with the Peoples Academy
"These aren't folks who serve on boards of commission or that we recognize from town council meetings, so that’s something that we’re really excited about.”
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What makes a hero? Academics, authors and police chief weigh in
“I think about World War II. So many people took a vow of silence once they did something heroic and never talked about it their whole lives.”
Maurice Jones announced as new Chapel Hill town manager
Jones most recently worked as city manager for Charlottesville, VA for eight years.
We break down the Town of Chapel Hill's 2018-2019 budget, tax rate increase
At the final vote for next year's budget, the Chapel Hill Town Council decreased the added tax from 3 cents to 2.
UNC's Darkside hucks away to win another national championship
On a heated Memorial Day afternoon in Milwaukee last week, UNC’s club ultimate frisbee team, Darkside, found itself a couple plays away from winning its second national championship in four years.
Pucker up and pay up front: Chapel Hill is changing downtown parking payments
Goodbye time tickets, hello prepay: the Town of Chapel Hill's Lots to Love campaign is gearing up to try and transform parking downtown and your attitude toward it. “The switch is more than just moving from the old system to these new meters. It’s all one big initiative to create positive interactions with parking,” said Ran Northam, community safety communications specialist for the town. Lots of Love launched in late April, marking the switch in how you pay for parking and introducing the Park on the Hill Kissing Contest on Instagram.
Author Jennifer Stanley spills the tea on her new book
New York Times bestselling author and Long Island native Jennifer Stanley introduced her most recent mystery series, The Secret, Book & Scone Society, this Thursday at Chapel Hill Public Library. Stanley has written more than 30 novels. Under her pseudonym Ellery Adams, Stanley has published several mystery series and two cookbooks.
Here's an update on the Town of Chapel Hill's FY19 budget process
The proposed Chapel Hill Town Council budget aimed to focus on people first. “We understand that none of us are successful without the other 700 employees that work hard every day – seamlessly, in many ways,” Town Manager Roger Stancil said.
Town council adopts resolution for 2018 legislative goals
The Chapel Hill Town Council adopted its legislative agenda for the 2018 session of the North Carolina General Assembly Wednesday, which includes two local bills and two statewide initiatives proposed by Town Attorney Ralph Karpinos.
Hispanic community holds forum to inform residents following recent ICE detainments
The value of the Hispanic community in Carborro and the peace of mind immigrants should be allowed in the community was emphasized at the "Know Your Rights" event. "Trust is a hard thing to gain and an easy thing to lose,” Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood said. “We're willing to do the work to gain your trust if you're willing to give it to us."
ICE has reportedly detained at least 10 people in Orange County, Chatham County
ICE officials have recently made at least 10 detainments in Orange and Chatham Counties. Carrboro and Chapel Hill officials want citizens to know their rights: Everyone has the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, the right to not open the door and the right to not show identification.
Town receives low score in affordable housing due to clerical errors
In regards to affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ranked Chapel Hill as a “troubled performer." However, this ranking came as a result of a clerical error. New forms have been submitted, and the town score is being reevaluated.
The Jackson Center has built community for years in Northside and Pine Knolls neighborhoods
The Marian Cheek Jackson Center is a non-profit dedicated to building community in Chapel Hill's Northside and Pine Knolls neighborhoods. The organization has worked alongside UNC students since its beginning and UNC recently gave the organization a $3 million loan to continue its work in the community. “I remember growing up with neighbors that knew each other, sharing joys and sorrows, knowing who lived around you, which brought safety because you knew who your neighbors were,” said Kathy Atwater, the center’s community advocacy specialist. “The Jackson Center has become a part of the community, not just someone outside looking in."
Chapel Hill, Carrboro provide more affordable housing on South Merritt Mill Road
Chapel Hill and Carrboro are teaming up with the non-profit CASA to build an affordable housing development on South Merritt Mill Road.
Being mayor, town council member is only half the job
Many members of Chapel Hill Town Council and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen — as well as both the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Mayors — hold full or part-time jobs on top of their duties as elected officials. Although their duties often slow down during the summer months and towards the end of December, municipal election season tends to be a very busy time, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger said. She said she wants to improve the community by removing barriers to full participation in the council and opening opportunity for greater representation.
Chapel Hill bus stops will become more accessible for people with disabilities
Many of Chapel Hill’s bus stops are over thirty years old, but the town is in the process of giving them an upgrade to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Vehicle on Raleigh Road caught fire
A car on Raleigh Road caught fire Thursday around 6:10 p.m. A lane of Raleigh Road is now blocked off by the Chapel Hill Police Department and the Fire Department.
Chapel Hill High School renovations are in the works
Chapel Hill High is around 60 years old and falling apart, but expect renovations to begin this summer, if plans are approved by the town council.
Think you pay too much to live in Chapel Hill? UNC is responding to high rent prices.
A little more than half of UNC undergraduates live off campus, which has led to steep rent prices and efforts from the University to attract more students to dorm life.
