UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council
Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.
CHAPEL HILL TOWN COUNCIL
‘We need this’: Town of Chapel Hill continues work on climate action plan
The draft for the Town's 2020 plan to reduce its carbon footprint includes initiatives to replace non–LED lighting in Town-owned facilities, increase composting opportunities and reduce single-use plastics.
Chapel Hill Town Council passes resolution on Bolin Creek Trail fixes
A comprehensive proposal to rebuild trials and improve sewage systems was recently accepted by the Town of Chapel Hill, which primarily benefits the Stratford Hills and Bolin Creek neighborhoods.
Community support voiced for Rogers Road neighborhood zoning project
Residents, students, and city planners expressed support for a rezoning initiative in the Historic Rogers Road neighborhood at a Chapel Hill Town Council meeting on Wednesday.
After NCDOT made cuts, the Town looks for other ways to fund Chapel Hill Transit
“Cutting funds devoted to transit is taking us in exactly the wrong direction."
Climate group presents petition to get Chapel Hill 100 percent renewable by 2050
Local citizens introduced a petition to the Chapel Hill town council that seeks 100 percent clean and renewable energy by the year 2050.
What affordable housing could look like in Chapel Hill thanks to this new funding
With homelessness, housing costs and inaccessible assisted living resources on upward trends, the Town of Chapel Hill is beginning to combat these issues with funding for new housing projects.
Will there be regulations on Airbnbs in the near future?
Short-term rentals are a growing industry throughout the nation, and Orange County is no exception. With almost 300 active Airbnbs and HomeAways in Chapel Hill, Town officials discuss the consequences of the increasing presence of short-term rentals. Legislators discuss the possibility of putting a cap on the number of short-term rentals in an area and requiring permits for these homeowners. They also talk about adding regulations on the number of renters, noise ordinance, partying, parking, insurance requirements and health and safety.
Who is CHALT, and what do they do in Chapel Hill?
CHALT advocates for causes like the environment and affordable housing. It also supports local representatives that match their beliefs.
What to know about the new site for a cooperative preschool
The Chapel Hill Cooperative Preschool is in the process of building a new school combining its two locations.
Chapel Hill needs office space and affordable housing. This deal may help bring both:
Grubb Properties, the owning company of Glen Lennox, a planned community in Chapel Hill, requested an incentive of $2.2 million from the Town to add affordable housing units and office space in the community.
Want to enjoy your Franklin Street favorites outdoors this spring?
Outside seating in the town of Chapel Hill will now be more spacious for your outdoor dining desires.
The Kidzu Children's Museum is moving. Here's where and why:
Planning will now commence for the relocation of the Kidzu Children's Museum after a unanimous vote by the Chapel Hill Town Council.
Stop Requested: CHT may be putting an end to controversial bus advertisements
“I think if we’re not going be managing the content, then I think we want to make sure that we’re not putting on things that could be offensive or derisive to different groups."
Are you overly passionate about libraries? Chapel Hill has just the thing for you
The Town of Chapel Hill is searching for diverse perspectives on its advisory boards. Apply to be on one of the 18 boards covering everything from social justice to community design.
How the Chapel Hill Nine are being remembered nearly 60 years after their sit-in
The former location of the Colonial Drug Store, where the Chapel Hill Nine sit-in took place, has been dedicated for a permanent historical marker.
The new Wegmans in Chapel Hill has hit a speed bump of sorts
Wegmans' special use permit included a stipulation that detailed what must be done to address the potential for increased traffic on nearby residential streets.
Chapel Hill's Town Manager tells us about leaving Charlottesville & recent protests
Maurice Jones was appointed as Chapel Hill's newest town manager in July 2017 and began in August. Prior to joining the Town of Chapel Hill staff, he was the town manager of Charlottesville, Va., notably during the protests of August 2017. The Daily Tar Heel sat down with him on Monday for the first time to talk to him about his transition and goals for the town.
![Carrboro Environmental Planner Randy Dodd plants a sapling in a [water catchment bed] designed to filter runoff entering the Bolin Creek on April 9. Officials from Carrboro and Chapel Hill dedicated April 9, 2011 as "Bolin Creek Day" in recognition of completing the first restoration project for the creek.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/dth/47aee7f9-db8d-4b3d-aafa-de635995c800.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=800)
Chapel Hill residents give input for budget development process
The annual budget for the Town of Chapel Hill is a year-round process, with much input being given to achieve a balanced and fair budget for the next fiscal year.
