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Chapel Hill's first poet laureate wants to write outside the 'suit-and-tie culture'

By Elsa Karcher | February 24

“I think folks who don’t see themselves represented when it comes to the suit-and-tie culture of a town council, might be able to see themselves and ...

Chapel Hill mayor and council ask Guskiewicz to keep Silent Sam out of Chapel Hill

By Amena Saad | February 24

Though the future of Silent Sam remains in limbo, the Town of Chapel Hill doubles down in their position that the statue does not belong on the campus ...

Town of Chapel Hill hopes to begin issuing affordable housing bond this fall

By Victoria Johnson | February 23

After voters approved a $10 million housing bond, Chapel Hill is now trying to piece together how to issue it.

Changes might be coming to East Rosemary Street and downtown Chapel Hill

By Dylan Cole Phillips | February 20

With more office spaces, vendor locations and parking decks, the proposed plan brings change to downtown Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill arts and culture division wants to focus on sustainability in the future

By Jordan Barish | February 19

In a recent town meeting, Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture details how they plan to lead by example, and plan events that are not only more sustainable, ...

Chapel Hill passes fund for criminal justice fee relief

By Suzannah Claire Perry and Kayleigh Carpenter | February 2

The Town of Chapel Hill is creating a Fund for Criminal Justice Debt for the neediest defendants. The fund will include $20,000 that will be used to help ...

Chapel Hill Town Council considers reducing number of members, extending mayoral term

By Michael Taffe | February 2

"'One question is, do we go down to seven?" he said. "Another question is: what do we do with the vacancy?'"

County governments in consensus on necessity for climate action, begin developing plans

By Henry Haney | January 29

Carrboro is the only jurisdiction that has an official climate action plan, while both Chapel Hill and Hillsborough are currently developing theirs. All ...

Chapel Hill Transit wants community members to weigh in on the future of its services

By Taylor Heeden | January 27

The development of the Short Range Transit Plan began in September 2017. The six goals of the plan are to improve transit mode shift, increase ridership, ...

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting

By Kayleigh Carpenter | January 24

Since the 2002 Greene Tract resolution was adopted, several different land-use needs have been suggested, but no development has started on the lot.

Carrboro celebrates the opening of Martin Luther King Jr. Park

By Suzannah Claire Perry | January 21

“He’s not a hero for some of the community, he’s not my hero because I’m an African-American, he’s not the hero of women because he heralded ...

Here's how you can celebrate MLK Day this weekend

By Victoria Johnson | January 21

Over the next few days, organizations in Orange County will host events celebrating and honoring Martin Luther King Jr. These events will include a memorial ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz resigns

By Michael Taffe | January 9

In a press release, Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz said she'll be leaving the council in February to move to New Zealand.

Meet the new members of the Chapel Hill and Carrboro town councils

By Elizabeth Egan | January 7

Carrboro and Chapel Hill Town Councils have three new members, one of which is a current UNC student, who all seek positive change in the area.

Great Recession to presidential elections: three town leaders reflect on past decade

By Blake Weaver | December 6

Mark Kleinschmidt, Nancy Oates and Hongbin Gu recollect on their time as town leaders as the political landscape of Chapel Hill changes.

Chapel Hill ranks second statewide in LGBTQ+ equality index, falls behind national cities

By Suzannah Claire Perry | December 2

Chapel Hill has scored its highest score ever in the LGBTQ+ Equality Index, but due to limitations from HB2, it cannot meet all the needs it wants to. ...

Did you know Chapel Hill is a scorpio? Town government celebrates 200th birthday

By Kayleigh Carpenter | November 22

The government of the Town of Chapel Hill celebrated its 200th birthday with remarks from past and present public officials, singing from the UNC Tarpeggios ...

After a recount, Oates is out, Huynh is in

By Michael Taffe | November 22

Per Orange County election law, non-prevailing candidates within one percent may request a recount after results are certified at the Board of Elections’ ...

Chapel Hill Town Council meeting combines celebration and business

By Amena Saad | November 21

At the latest Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, the Town Council recognized the 200th anniversary of Chapel Hill government, discussed community programs, ...

Oates to request recount in Chapel Hill Town Council race

By Michael Taffe | November 15

Incumbent Chapel Hill Town Council candidate said she will request the Orange County Board of Elections conduct a recount. The Board met Friday for their ...