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Community organizations petition town council for public bathrooms downtown

By Jessica Hudnut | April 14

Four community organizations submitted a petition to the Chapel Hill Town Council to provide public bathrooms in downtown Chapel Hill in ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

Coal ash concerns pause development by police department, EPA to assess site

By Samuel Long | January 23

Progress on a final decision for development at the location has stalled after the EPA decided on Jan. 17 to analyze the public health risk of the coal ...

Town leaders aim to balance public transportation, housing costs

By Tori Newby | January 23

According to the Housing and Transportation Affordability Index, most Chapel Hill residents spend 65 percent of their income or more on housing and ...

Chapel Hill has not received applications for newly allowed housing after LUMO change

By Grace Whittemore | January 21

Following the town council's 5-3 vote in June to amend the Town's land use management ordinance, no applications have been received for the newly allowed ...

Town of Chapel Hill employees can now use employee ID for voting

By Makenzie Mills | January 9

Out of the approved institutions, employees in the towns of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough can now use their employee IDs as a valid form of voter ID.

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Chapel Hill accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant program

By Ginny Dempster | January 9

Applications are available online at the Town's website and must be printed, scanned and submitted electronically by Jan. 12.

Community organizations, Town officials look back at affordable housing in 2023

By Lucy Marques | December 6

“That has been a bigger focus for local government and the community in general, which is really heartening to see,” Jackie Jenks, the president and ...

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CHCCS endures staff shortages, school safety issues and board changes

By Maddie Policastro | December 5

This year, CHCCS struggled with staffing shortages of teachers and bus drivers. The district also had to contend with safety issues, and three new school ...

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Chapel Hill Town Council votes 7-1 against proposed 12-story development on Rosemary Street

By William Becker | November 30

The town council also approved a conditional zoning application regarding the Chapel Hill Life Sciences Center at 306 W. Franklin St., with only council ...