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North Carolina joins lawsuit against Trump administration's birthright citizenship order

| January 21

Chapel Hill

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N.C. Attorney General joins RealPage lawsuit, tackling rent inflation across the state

By Taylor Motley | January 20

The lawsuit accuses six corporate landlords and a software company of illegally raising rent prices.

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Chapel Hill Public Library celebrates MLK Jr. Day with film screening

By Medha Nair | January 20

The Chapel Hill Public Library held a screening of "Selma" on Thursday as the first installment of its Black Cinema Film Series.

N.C. DEQ hosts public hearing on UNC's application for fuel pellets at cogeneration plant

By Lauren Zola | January 20

DEQ's Brownfields Agreement includes revisions from community feedback

By Maddie Policastro | January 20

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Chapel Hill Town Council discusses two proposed developments

By Victoria Yang | January 20

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Chapel Hill Historical Society and Downtown Partnership unveil virtual historical tour

By Victoria Yang | January 15

With the goal to make the diverse history of Chapel Hill more accessible, the Chapel Hill Historical Society and Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership recently ...

Town of Chapel Hill begins planning a new flexible downtown space

By Lauren Zola | January 12

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson said she does not think the downtown project will negatively affect parking because of the 125 East Rosemary Street parking ...

'Real loss for the community': Looking back on Orange County Living Wage's impact

By Sheridan Barry | January 8

Orange County Living Wage's advocacy over 10 years helped 8,500 employees receive a living wage while the state's minimum wage remained the same.

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Chapel Hill passed five bonds in November, what happens now?

By Kristin Kharrat | December 2

Since 2009, the Town has been setting aside a fraction of existing property tax payments to develop a fund to help pay back debt and interest payments, ...

Sancar Scholars Residence to accommodate Turkish scholars, offer sense of belonging

By Emily Dudash | December 1

The residence, which will open in 2025, will be located on Velma Road, near the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center and Coker Hills neighborhood. ...

Chapel Hill Town Council hears public comment on removal of art featuring keffiyeh

By Sarah Smiley | November 24

On Wednesday, the Town of Chapel Hill decided to remove the art installation "The Power of Good Trouble." That night, the Chapel Hill Town Council heard ...

Town of Chapel Hill celebrates Arbor Day

By Makenzie Mills | November 21

This year the Town celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees at Estes Hill Elementary School where second-grade students celebrated through performing an ...

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Carrboro Town Council discusses property development, affordable housing concerns

By Sheridan Barry | November 21

The Carrboro Town Council met on Nov. 19 to address concerns, discuss property updates and share news on the quarterly budget.

Chapel Hill Town Council meets to discuss LUMO, new residential development

By Taylor Motley | November 14

On Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss amending the Land Use Management Ordinance and a concept plan for development on 701 Martin ...

Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro approve master plan for Greene Tract

By Brantley Aycock | November 11

In 1984, the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro and Orange County purchased an 167-acre of land to use as a future landfill. Now, that land will ...

Three Republicans narrowly win seats on N.C. Court of Appeals

By Audrey Kashatus , Sarah Clements and Walker Livingston | November 6

Tom Murry, Valerie Zachary and Chris Freeman won seats to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Orange County voters approve local bonds, money for schools, local infrastructure

By Kathryn DeHart | November 5

Voters approved five bonds for the Town of Chapel Hill regarding infrastructure and one Orange County bond regarding school facility improvements.

Citizens-only constitutional amendment passes N.C. ballots

By Walker Livingston | November 5

The citizens-only constitutional amendment passed with 75.57 percent of the vote with 37 percent of North Carolina's precincts reporting.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses climate action plan, lot development

By Taylor Motley | October 24

The Chapel Hill Town Council met on October 23 to discuss the Town's Climate Action Plan, Land Use Management Ordinance and the concept plan for development ...

Op-ed: Student rentals harm Northside residents

October 3

"Student tenants, working in conjunction with the Town, must work to preserve Northside and create fairer housing opportunities throughout Chapel Hill." ...