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Local nonprofits collaborate to install solar panels on PEACH apartments

By Sophie Baglioni and Sofia Szostczuk | April 10

SolarEquity has partnered with EMPOWERment, Inc. to raise money for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the upcoming PEACH apartments.

Town receives $1.5 million award for Tanyard Branch Trace affordable housing project

By Reyna Drake | April 10

Construction on the development is set to begin this summer and opening is planned for winter 2026.

Drive-thrus, building heights and more: Clearing up some local policy misconceptions

By Lola Oliverio | April 9

As Chapel Hill and Carrboro's populations increase, so do questions and misconceptions about affordable housing, stormwater management and zoning.

'They love the library, and we love them back': CHPL receives national recognition

By Makenzie Mills | April 7

The National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions ...

Chapel Hill Fire Department acquires two new trucks for stations 2 and 3

By Fiona Wong | March 26

Fire chief Jay Mebane said the new trucks cost $600,000 and $710,000, respectively. He said technology has changed a lot, and to continue to meet national ...

Zayka Indian Cuisine replacing Basecamp on Franklin Street, set to open in May

By Caroline Horne | March 26

Renovations for the restaurant are roughly halfway completed, Keshav Kalia, owner of Zayka Indian Cuisine, said. He is excited about joining the other ...

Biden budget recommends $138 million for Chapel Hill's North-South Bus Rapid Transit project

By Sarah Clements | March 25

If the project is featured in the next congressional budget, construction could start as early as 2026 and be completed by 2029.

Orange County celebrates Creek Week 2024 with water-themed events

By Libby Wakefield | March 24

“Our bodies are 70 percent water, right?" Sammy Bauer, a stormwater educator for the Chapel Hill Public Works Department, said. "If you live, ...

Community activists petition to rename Cameron Avenue, honor civil rights leader

By Sierra President | March 19

Mayor Jessica Anderson said the request will be referred to the Town's naming committee, which will meet later this month.

Op-ed: The Town of Chapel Hill pushes back on immigration bill

March 18

"It’s becoming increasingly clear that immigrants and refugees will be positioned as the partisan wedge issue for both state and federal races. It's ...

CHCCS faces decline in student enrollment, experts point to housing and private education

By Reyna Drake | February 26

While Orange County's population grew by nearly 17,000 from 2010 to 2022, much of the growth occurred in those aged 65 and older.

'Inspiring for everyone': Rock legend remembered by Carrboro music scene

By Sydney Brainard | February 26

Dexter Romweber, widely considered a legend of the Chapel Hill music scene, died from cardiac arrest at 57 on Feb. 16. Romweber, the founder of music ...

Nearly 60 years since desegregation, racial disparities linger at CHCCS

By Sophia Fanning | February 20

Along with continued inequities in discipline, research shows Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has a systemic problem with achievement gaps between student ...

Affordable housing development proposes more options for seniors

By Libby Wakefield | February 20

Rentals would only be available to Orange County residents over the age of 55 and those at or below 60 percent of Orange County area median income.

Driver charged in fatal crash involving UNC students makes first appearance in court

By Emmy Martin | February 19

A UNC student who was driving the car involved in a crash that killed Mary Elizabeth “Molly” Rotunda, a UNC sophomore, last month made her first ...

'Relationship-oriented': Ryan Horton named Chapel Hill High School football head coach

By Shannen Horan and Makenzie Mills | February 14

“We want to continue that winning tradition,” CHHS athletic director Lewis Newman said. “We’ve got a strength and conditioning coach on the board ...

Chapel Hill announces development of long-anticipated inclusive playground

By Caroline Horne | February 6

“It's just a really worthy project and one that we've been wanting to do for a long time, and we’re really happy that we got that funding, so that ...

Chapel Hill staff host public LUMO meetings with rewrite underway

By Makenzie Mills | February 6

The draft portion of the rewrite process is set to occur through May. This summer and fall, the proposed changes will be presented to the town council, ...

The Edition on Rosemary now open to residents, months after initial delay

By Maddie Policastro | January 23

The Edition on Rosemary, after almost four months of delays, opened to residents officially on Dec. 13.

Affordable housing vocabulary can be confusing, here are the terms to know

By Ethan E. Horton | January 23

Talking about affordable housing can be confusing. Here's a breakdown of the important words, acronyms and phrases to know before stepping into your next ...