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.
CITY & COUNTY
Local fire departments team up with Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels
Chapel Hill and Carrboro firefighters will be visiting the homes of Meals on Wheels recipients to complete safety checks of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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.
Orange County campaign shows residents, businesses how straws 'suck'
Local businesses and restaurants in Orange County are attempting to reduce single-use plastic waste during the month of March.
Community reacts to CHCCS Board of Education chair resignation
Chairperson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, Margaret Samuels, resigned Tuesday. Joal Braun was appointed as the new chairperson on Thursday.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools appoint new school board chairperson
Following the resignation of Margaret Samuels on Tuesday, Joal Broun has been appointed the new chairperson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.
Orange County Board of Education approves chief equity officer position
The Orange County Board of Education has created a new position in hopes of addressing issues of equity in county schools.
It was a rough year for some Franklin Street businesses. Here’s why:
Read about what has caused some Franklin Street businesses to see one of their worst years yet.
Proposed bill may grant local school districts more school calendar flexibility
The tourism industry argues that a more flexible school calendar for schools may negatively impact North Carolina citizens.
Orange County begins program to fund community gardens
Groups of three or more people can receive up to $500 to be used on a wide variety of different equipment to start, improve or maintain a community garden.
Chapel Hill receives opportunity zone designation and concerns about gentrification
“There are concerns that it also could create gentrification, or increased property values, such that it makes it difficult for low-income persons to continue to live in those opportunity zones.”
New development possible at Old N.C. 86 and Eubanks Road
The ordinance, master plan, and schedule for a potential development at the corner of Old N.C. 86 and Eubanks Road was drafted by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen.
Here's what the protests on Franklin Street and on campus were about
The 4 Fair Food Tour is traveling through different college campuses around the country to encourage schools to consider farmworker rights while selecting the food they provide to students.
How Orange County schools are working to help immigrant families
The Orange County School Board passed a resolution on Feb. 25, stating that the district will not inquire about a student's immigration status and will refuse voluntary information sharing with immigration agencies in hopes of making education more accessible for students.
Margaret Samuels, Chair of CHCCS Board of Education, resigns
Margaret Samuels, chair of the Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, announced her resignation this morning.
Chapel Hill Police reports: Feb. 28 - March 3
Check out the Chapel Hill Police report roundup from Feb. 28 - March 3.
Chapel Hill Police take to social media to keep you informed
A study found that 91 percent of police agencies nationwide use social media to keep the public updated about concerns, and the Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Police are both getting in on this trend.
Residents of rural Orange County are getting broadband internet soon
Thanks to a grant from the county, underserved parts of Orange County will soon be receiving internet service from a company called Open Broadband.
