All Up In Your Business: Goodbye, [B]Ski's
As popular restaurants close their doors, here's what you can expect on Franklin Street in the coming months.
CITY & COUNTY
NC state superintendent Mark Johnson plans to limit testing in public schools
Mark Johnson considered feedback from parents and teachers, many of whom felt students were taking too many tests, and implemented several steps to reduce testing.
Alcohol Law Enforcement went out this weekend, but got much less hungover than we did
During the first of eight planned patrols, the Chapel Hill Police Department wrote one open-container citation. Read more about how the CHPD is working to enforce underage drinking laws.
Orange County's Family Alliance Plan works to uplift impoverished families
North Carolina ranks high in cost of living and income inequality. Here's what several organizations are doing to help.
Chapel Hill gets the wheels turning on new bike paths
New bike paths aim to help increase the safety and ease of biking around Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill takes another step to remove Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway marker
The Town of Chapel Hill is taking action to finally determine who owns the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway marker so that it can be removed.
Police Reports: Jan. 15 - Jan.17
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There's not enough affordable public housing in Chapel Hill. This program could help:
Chapel Hill is facing an affordable and public housing crisis, but a new program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development aims to help the problem.
Carrboro residents welcome MLK park construction
A strong sense of community and excitement filled the atmosphere during the groundbreaking ceremony for Carrboro's MLK Park.
More businesses in Orange County may be supporting living wages in 2019
Orange County Living Wage wants to raise awareness for employers who pay their workers a living wage.
Here are the three new voices on Carrboro's Environmental Advisory Board
The Town of Carrboro's Environmental Advisory Board contributes to the Town's discussion of environmental policies and development plans.
Chapel Hill Police Reports: Jan. 10 - Jan. 14
A roundup of Chapel Hill Police reports from Jan. 10 - 14.
Rape crisis centers affected by Violence Against Women Act expiration due to shutdown
Numerous organizations funded under the Violence Against Women Act are having to face the reality that lacks guaranteed federal funds due to the ongoing federal shutdown. The Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County even had to furlough their staff. Despite the government shutdown, the Orange County Rape Crisis Center executive director, Rachel Valentine, says she still feels very confident in the long-term health of VAWA.
Your Franklin Street bar-hopping Snapchats may finally start sending on the first try
Franklin Street will be joining a nationwide trend of fiber internet, with communication lines being installed starting January 14.
James Barrett, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education member, running for state superintendent
“Given that turnover is good for boards, and given that I want to take on the chance to serve students and teachers at a broader level, I won’t be standing for re-election this year as I commit myself to work across the state,” Board of Education member, Barrett posted on his campaign website on Jan. 11.
Two months after replacing CFD, Night School has been shut down
Two months after Country Fried Duck was shut down and rebranded as "Night School," the bar has once again lost its liquor license.
The way Chapel Hill looks will change in 2020
Town Council is working with residents to change Chapel Hill's landscape by updating the Land Use Management Ordinance to add apartment complexes, commercial offices and improve public transit pathways. A map that reflects how land will be used is supposed to be completed by the end of the year.
Raleigh-based brewery Gizmo coming soon to Franklin Street
Gizmo Brew Works will open in the building where the Ramshead Rathskeller restaurant was formerly housed: “This space is beloved by Chapel Hill, so we’re thrilled that we’ve got someone going in there, and someone with a great reputation like Gizmo I think will be fantastic for the space.”
Chapel Hill firefighter arrested, placed on leave for dissemination to minors
Chapel Hill firefighter Jaime Ernesto Palacios, 53, was arrested by the Chapel Hill Police Department on Tuesday, according to a statement by the Town of Chapel Hill on Thursday.
Chapel Hill Police Reports: Jan. 3 - Jan.7
Here's some highlights from the Chapel Hill Police log for Jan. 3 - 7.
