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Town of Chapel Hill receiving three new electric buses as part of plan to reduce emissions

By Caroline Kelly | October 11

Electric buses fall under the Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan. The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution committing to create ...

Column: Anonymous political signs paint the wrong picture of Chapel Hill

By Ben Rappaport | October 7

"They spread fear in the community with early voting for municipal elections starting Oct. 14. Signs aimed at division rather than town unity have no ...

Meet three of the newcomers running for Chapel Hill Town Council this November

By Sophie Teague | October 5

Seven candidates are vying to be elected to the four open seats on the Chapel Hill Town Council in this November's municipal elections. Meet three of ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi announces campaign for N.C. House

By Harrison Gummel | October 3

Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi announced on Sept. 27 that he intends to run for the N.C. House seat that will be left vacant by N.C. Rep. ...

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Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan works towards a sustainable future

By Katie MacKinnon | September 27

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the Town's Climate Action and Response Plan at a Wednesday meeting. The plan elaborates on Town initiatives which ...

Chapel Hill Transit scales down operations due to bus driver shortage

By Christian Ciocoiu | September 22

Several service changes for Chapel Hill Transit went into effect Tuesday, with many routes running less frequently due to a driver shortage. In an effort ...

Meet the candidates challenging Mayor Pam Hemminger for Chapel Hill's top job

By Chloe Teachey | September 21

Incumbent Pam Hemminger, Town Council member Hongbin Gu and UNC law student Zachary Boyce are all vying for the mayoral seat this election season.

Orange County Government announces new racial equity plan

By Grant Alexander | September 19

The racial equity plan abides by a framework of all-encompassing questions that include more data and focus on disparities among marginalized groups, ...

Town of Chapel Hill to offer $400 bonuses for fully vaccinated employees

By Madison Ward | August 30

Those who choose not to get vaccinated or refuse to share their vaccination status will be required to submit weekly to COVID-19 testing. Vaccinated employees ...

Seats in 5 local offices are on the ballot this November

By Madison Ward | August 16

In this year's election cycle, mayoral, town council and board of education seats are up for grabs in both Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi not seeking second term

By Trevor Moore | July 8

Chapel Hill Town Council member Allen Buansi will not seek a second term in office, he announced.

Paris Miller-Foushee, Camille Berry, Vimala Rajendran run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Madison Ward | July 7

Three candidates have announced their run for Chapel Hill Town Council: Paris Miller-Foushee, Camille Berry and Vimala Rajendran.

Chapel Hill Town Council approves plans to move forward with Aura development project

By Kelli Rainer | July 7

Last week, the Chapel Hill Town Council voted 5-3 to move forward with plans to build the Aura development at Estes Drive, a mixed-use development with ...

Chapel Hill Town Council establishes new regulations on short-term rentals

By Isabella Reilly | July 1

Chapel Hill Town Council released an ordinance that created rules for short-term rentals in light of concerns from community members.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses Juneteenth, racial equity, Aura development

By Kelli Rainer | June 17

The Chapel Hill Town Council proclaimed June 16, 2021, as Eugenia Floyd Day to honor the 2021 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, who teaches at Mary ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman announces her bid for reelection

By Kelli Rainer | June 14

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman is running for reelection after serving her first four-year term in the position.

Proposed University Place redevelopment would bring new business and create jobs

By Audrey Selley | May 17

On May 19, the Chapel Hill Town Council will hold another public hearing about a proposal to redevelop University Place mall. The proposal aims to create ...

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

By Hannah Rosenberger | April 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 ...

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

By Ella Layn | April 13

The Town worked with community members and environmental organization Sunrise Movement Chapel Hill to revise its Climate Action and Response plan, which ...

Proposed Aura development draws comments over traffic and affordable housing concerns

By Trevor Moore | March 30

Chapel Hill's advisory boards are considering if they want to recommend the project before it is sent to the Town Council for a final decision. If approved, ...