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The Jackson Center has built community for years in Northside and Pine Knolls neighborhoods

By Rebecca Ayers | April 11

The Marian Cheek Jackson Center is a non-profit dedicated to building community in Chapel Hill's Northside and Pine Knolls neighborhoods. The organization ...

Downtown Carrboro might soon add a new building for ArtsCenter, new library branch

By Rachel McKinney | April 11

Board of Aldermen member Damon Seils said the project is something that has been a part of the Town of Carrboro’s vision for decades, and Mayor of Carrboro ...

Orange County responds to health barriers for refugees

By Michael Taffe | April 10

There are over 1000 refugees living and working in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and the community has seen a concerted effort and response to the needs of ...

South African pre-university program helps develop future leaders

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 9

Fred Swaniker wanted to transform educational systems in Africa and create a world-class academic institution, where young students were eager to make ...

Ben & Jerry's serves up free ice cream, helps Musical Empowerment

By Spencer Carney | April 9

For the past two and a half years, the Franklin Street Ben & Jerry’s has partnered with Musical Empowerment, a student organization that provides ...

Chapel Hill celebrates diversity with Near and Far Festival

By Drew Wayland | April 8

“I’m really impressed by how big this ended up being," first-year Will Smith said. "I’ll definitely come back if they end up doing this again.” ...

Warmer weather signals the start of NC Beer Month

By Doug Dubrowski | April 8

Steel String Brewery Co-owner Andrew Scharfenberg said the brewery focuses most on holding beer tastings during April, which can drive future sales ...

Target, Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's: who has the cheapest groceries in Chapel Hill?

By Stephanie Piefke | April 5

City desk writer Stephanie Piefke went to three of the main grocery stores this Thursday and compared the prices of several items to distinguish which ...

Chapel Hill honors and celebrates culture in Sunday's international festival

By Kari Larsen | April 5

International flags line Franklin Street in preparation for the upcoming Near and Far Festival in Chapel Hill this weekend, which will honor and celebrate ...

Having trouble finding a subletter? Chapel Hill students struggle to find summer leasers

By Carlyann Edwards | April 5

The turnover between the spring and summer sessions can result in a fairly complicated subletting process. For a lot of people the subletting procedure ...

Review: Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express provides an affordable alternative to other Franklin restaurants

By Claire Willmschen | April 4

Tucked away around the corner of Franklin Street lies Kurama Sushi Express. Staff writer Claire Willmschen spent an evening sampling their menu. ...

New affordable housing development comes to Carrboro, Chapel Hill

By Mickayla McCann | April 4

Chapel Hill and Carrboro are teaming up with the non-profit CASA to build an affordable housing development on South Merritt Mill Road.

Porthole Alley contains the "Parade of Humanity" mural, painted in 1997 by Chapel Hill native Michael Brown.

Looking for a short cut? Porthole Alley reopens to pedestrians

By Laura Brummett | April 4

Porthole Alley reopened on March 29 after undergoing a renovation project aiming to improve safety and appearance. The alley is best known for Michael ...

Franklin Street protestors want to change your mind about circumcision

By Molly Horak | April 4

"We were injured and we're not happy about it," said Bloodstained Men and their Friends spokesperson Harry Guiremand. A group of protestors donning cowboy ...

Many Chapel Hill officials, such as Town Council member Karen Stegman, work other jobs in addition to their town roles.

Mayors, council members often hold additional full or part-time jobs

By Lauren Talley | April 3

Many members of Chapel Hill Town Council and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen — as well as both the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Mayors — hold full or part-time ...

Chatham County nonprofit cares for the babies of incarcerated women

By Sophia Wilhelm | April 3

“Because of limitations in the housing situation with assertions from the Department of Health and Human Services, she asked if Safe Families might ...

New traffic signal on MLK aims to reduce traffic, increase pedestrian safety

By Drew Wayland | April 2

In an effort to keep drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists safe, the town of Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) began ...

Chapel Hill bus stops will become more accessible for people with disabilities

By Doug Dubrowski | April 2

Many of Chapel Hill’s bus stops are over thirty years old, but the town is in the process of giving them an upgrade to comply with the Americans with ...

Campus Health offers students ways to promote mental health.

An HIV prevention drug is available in Orange County. Why don't people know about it?

By Claire Willmschen | April 2

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention drug that is taken daily as a pill. While it is currently not well known, PrEP reduces the risk of ...

Chapel Hill staple Spanky's closes after 40 years on Franklin Street

By Molly Horak | April 1

Generations of Spanky’s patrons reminisce on the restaurant's memorable imprint on Chapel Hill culture as it closed its doors for the last time. ...