If Greek houses were to fall under joint jurisdiction, both the Chapel Hill Police and UNC Police Departments could respond to incidents on the properties.

UNC is requesting an expansion of joint jurisdiction to cover Greek life housing near campus

By Hannah Rosenberger | Apr. 22

In March, the University requested to expand its joint jurisdiction policy between the Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Police. The goal would be for the University to have jurisdiction over off-campus Greek housing. This expansion would extend the agreement that the town of Chapel Hill and the University entered into when the University took over jurisdiction of Granville Towers.

Sunrise Movement gathers outside of the Chapel Hill town hall on April 5, 2021 to demand that the town declare a climate emergency. Photo courtesy of Dana Gentry.

Chapel Hill declares climate emergency, encourages other municipalities to do the same

By Ella Layn | Apr. 13

There has been discussion surrounding a new proposed development on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Estes Drive. Some of the conversation about the development has revolved around traffic concerns in the area.

Proposed Aura development draws comments over traffic and affordable housing concerns

By Trevor Moore | Mar. 30

CHTC shows concern about proposed student apartments, adopts anti-hate crime resolution

By Ella Layn | Mar. 25

New banners with artwork designed by Triangle artist Victoria Primicias have been hung in the Justice Plaza on Franklin Street.

Chapel Hill unveils 'New Voices' project, highlighting Town's different cultures

By Valeria Cloës | Mar. 24

The Chinese American Friendship Association and North Carolina Asian Americans Together held a gathering of solidarity to honor and remember the victims of the Atlanta shootings outside of the Peace and Justice Plaza on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Asian American community supports one another in wake of Atlanta shootings

By Praveena Somasundaram | Mar. 23

Chapel Hill's Re-imagining Community Task Force hosted a Spanish-language listening session for community members via Zoom on March. 16, 2021. The Task Force aims to improve public safety and equity by drawing upon community perspectives.

Re-Imagining Community Task Force hosts racial equity, public safety listening sessions

By Kelli Rainer | Mar. 21

The task force, originally established on June 24, 2020 by the Chapel Hill Town Council, has been hosting a series of listening sessions for local citizens and communities impacted by policing to express their experiences with security and equality in the town.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks during a Chapel Hill Town Council Work Session at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020.

OC Voice: After 1200 MLK Blvd. rezoning, Chapel Hill continues to search for a solution

Mar. 17

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Pam Hemminger is the mayor of Chapel Hill.

CHTC approves MLK Blvd. redevelopment project, protecting mobile home park residents

By Kayla Guilliams | Mar. 14

The council voted 5-3 in favor of the project’s rezoning proposal, which paves the way for developer Stackhouse Properties to build a new gas station, convenience store and multi-story self-storage building on the 13.9 acre site that it has owned since 2018.

The Chapel Hill Town Council will vote on a project that would redevelop the nonoperational Marathon Service Station and the Tar Heel Mobile Home Park into a new gas station, storage building, and convenience store. The Marathon Service Station is pictured on Saturday, March 6th, 2021.

Chapel Hill Town Council to vote on MLK development that could threaten mobile home park

By Henry Haney | Mar. 9

As of Tuesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council is set to vote on the project’s rezoning proposal on March 10. Council members differ on whether they’ll approve the project. But they agree the project doesn’t align with the Town’s land use goals. They also share the concern for the long-term security of the residents, as the developer has voiced their intention to sell the property and potentially displace the residents if the project is not approved.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks alongside council member Rachel Schaevitz during a Chapel Hill Town Council Work Session at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Chapel Hill Town Council vacancy could extend until November or May

By Caroline Kelly | Mar. 1

Former Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz resigned last January, and her seat has been vacant since then. Municipal elections are set to take place in November, but a recommendation from the director of the State Board of Elections could delay them until May of next year.

Chapel Hill Town Council split over Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. redevelopment project

By Kayla Guilliams | Feb. 25

The project would redevelop the nonoperational Marathon Service Station and the Tar Heel Mobile Home Park by building a new gas station, convenience store and a multi-story self-storage building. Council members agreed that the project didn't align with the Town's land use goals and voiced other concerns, but their votes came down to whether or not they felt it was the best way to protect the park's residents.

Many Chapel Hill officials, such as Town Council member Karen Stegman, work other jobs in addition to their town roles.

The OC Voice: Re-imagining community safety in Chapel Hill

Jan. 24

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Karen Stegman is a member of the Chapel Hill Town Council.

DTH Photo Illustration. Local governments met to discuss protections for LGBTQ+ people in Orange County.

Three Orange County towns become first in N.C. to pass LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinances

By Emma Kenfield | Jan. 19

The nondiscrimination ordinance is a step in the right direction by protecting people from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Chapel Hill joins Carrboro, Hillsborough in passing LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance

By Trevor Moore | Jan. 14

The new ordinance includes protections for sexuality and gender identity in public places and employment after a statewide ban expired Dec. 1.

Chapel Hill Town Council begins planning for 30 years of future land use

By Ella Layn | Dec. 13

The Chapel Hill Town Council completed the first phase of Charting Our Future, a project the town has been working on for over 2 1/2 years, which will allow the Town to properly plan the next 30 years of land use in Chapel Hill.

135 East Rosemary Street, pictured here on Monday, Oct. 4 2020, is the building site of a new parking deck proposed by the Town of Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill Town Council moves forward with approving East Rosemary parking deck

By Ella Layn | Oct. 6

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.

On September 23rd at the Carolina Latinx Center, students (left to right) Jadah Smith, Isabella Lima, Elena Delvalle, and Bianca Goodwin participate in "Paint My Latinidad" by each painting a visual representation of their latinidad. This event was one of many hosted by the Carolina Latinx Center as a way to celebrate Latin Heritage Month and raise conversations about Latinx culture.

Chapel Hill celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, plans community outreach initiatives

By Ella Layn | Sep. 29

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 community remains vacant due to structural damage on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Trinity Court is set for demolition and rebuilding starting in 2022.

Trinity Court public housing remains vacant after 2019 redevelopment announcement

By Henry Haney | Sep. 24

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

Ralph Karpinos, NC's longest-serving attorney, at the Chapel Hill 200th Birthday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 20, 2019. Photo courtesy of Town of Chapel Hill

Former town attorney is celebrated with 'Ralph Karpinos Day' and a key to the city

By Salim Fayeq | Sep. 20

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.