Chapel Hill Town Council moves forward with approving East Rosemary parking deck
Some residents say the approval of a 1,100-space parking deck on East Rosemary Street is an expense that reduces the Town's ability to borrow money for other projects.
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Chapel Hill celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, plans community outreach initiatives
Here are some of the ways the Town of Chapel Hill and the University are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Trinity Court public housing remains vacant after 2019 redevelopment announcement
Though Chapel Hill seeks to expand public housing units, it is not accessible to all. The Trinity Court public housing community is set for redevelopment, and has been vacant since 2018 Chapel Hill is working with community partners to alleviate housing insecurity Elizabeth O'nan, a Chapel Hill resident and disability rights activist, said public housing is not always accessible
Former town attorney is celebrated with 'Ralph Karpinos Day' and a key to the city
At its Sept. 9 Town Council meeting, the Town of Chapel Hill celebrated Ralph Karpinos for his 35 years of service as Chapel Hill town attorney. After enjoying his tenure as town attorney, Karpinos officially retired on Sept. 1.
Chapel Hill Police bans chokeholds after council request and public support
The Chapel Hill Police Department's announced Wednesday a new policy that specifically bans chokeholds. This policy change comes after the police department failed to update the policy after a June town council meeting.
Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Sept. 11
Assess your knowledge of this week's headlines — all the who's, what's, when's, where's and more of the campus, Chapel Hill and beyond.
New mural is set to liven up old pipes on Booker Creek Trail
A new mural is being painted in Lower Booker Creek Tail in Chapel Hill to liven up cracked and worn-down pipes.
Meet Ann Anderson, Chapel Hill's new town attorney
After a national search, Chapel Hill introduces Ann Anderson as the new town attorney. Anderson earned her undergraduate degree from UNC and then attended the UNC School of Law. She has been part of the faculty at the UNC School of Government since 2007.
Local officials called on UNC to close before it went remote
The University's decision to switch to remote instruction for all undergraduate classes came after several weeks of Orange County officials and town councils expressing concern over the return of students to the area.
The Chapel Hill Town Council encourages civic engagement for UNC students
Chapel Hill Town Council members share information about the local government and how students can get more involved.
'We want everyone to be safe': Chapel Hill Town Council discusses UNC's reopening plan
At Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin gave an update on UNC's fall roadmap, and community members asked questions about topics including COVID-19 testing, Greek life and disciplinary actions for those who violate the community standards.
Orange County officials aim to quell late-night crowds with new order
If you want a late-night bite in Chapel Hill these days, you'll need to make it at home or order it to go. In response to concerns from residents, University officials and local law enforcement regarding crowds at local restaurants, Orange County restaurants have been prohibited from serving dine-in alcohol or food orders after 10 p.m, as per a declaration added to the county's state of emergency order.
Chapel Hill policing advisory committee talks racial equity, policing alternatives
At its July 14 virtual meeting, Chapel Hill's Community Policing Advisory Committee heard two presentations about clinically based policing alternatives and discussed its role in light of a recent Chapel Hill Town Council resolution to work toward racial equity.
Chapel Hill Public Library announces it will no longer charge late fines
Chapel Hill Public Library will no longer charge users overdue fines for late items. Under the new policy, users will receive a series of reminders to return the materials before receiving a bill for replacement costs and losing their ability to check out other items. Their ability will be restored once the items are returned or paid for. Town leaders said late fines had a disproportionate impact on “low-income and traditionally marginalized populations.”
Chapel Hill Town Council passes fiscal year 2020-2021 budget, racial equity resolution
At its June 24 meeting, The Chapel Hill Town Council passed its incoming fiscal year budget and a racial equity resolution that prohibits chokeholds, among other changes, and paves the way for a new community task force that would reexamine policing and public safety in Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill Town Council talks Juneteenth, COVID-19 at special meeting
At its specially called Wednesday meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council discussed transit, COVID-19 response and affordable housing.
Residents speak out about police funding at Chapel Hill Town Council meeting
In a public comment period lasting over two hours, Chapel Hill residents expressed their concerns about the portion of police funding represented within the Town Council's 2020-2021 fiscal year budget.
Food for Students to provide meals to Chapel Hill-Carrboro students through summer months
As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School students move into the summer break and the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect families' economic situations, the school district and community partners will continue to feed students under the Food for Students program.
Chapel Hill Transit will move to an adjusted schedule starting June 1
Starting Monday, Chapel Hill Transit will operate with the reduced occupancy of 10 people per bus, coinciding with the University's plan to resume some research operations on-campus.
Coal ash and construction keep sections of Bolin Creek Greenway closed
A year on, parts of the Bolin Creek Greenway remain a work in progress. Construction — and an unlikely culprit — are to blame.
