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Development at University Place Mall raises excitement for businesses

By Caroline Dickey | February 19

In August 2022, Ram Realty Advisors announced they would begin a redevelopment campaign at University Place Mall in Chapel Hill. Construction has since ...

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Food access report highlights lived experience of those facing food insecurity in Orange County

By Sam Kornylak | February 7

The Orange County Community Food Access Assessment is a report compiled by the Orange County Food Council which aims to help transform food insecurity ...

Chapel Hill restaurants thrive, increase success during Triangle Restaurant Week

By Caroline Horne | February 1

Triangle Restaurant Week is open to all restaurants in the area, as long as they meet the event requirements. In the past, Butler said over 100 restaurants ...

'We all deserve food': Organizations help UNC students overcome food insecurities

By Celia Funderburk | January 29

Approximately one-in-five UNC students are food insecure. This means that on top of completing homework, studying for exams and spending time in classes, ...

'The need is still there': Emergency pandemic food benefits to end in March

By Vina Senthil | January 23

Emergency food benefits for North Carolina families — supplied through the federal Food and Nutrition Services due to the COVID-19 pandemic — are ...

Ay Por Dios!, new Oaxaca-inspired restaurant, to open later this year

By Vina Senthil | January 18

Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro, an upscale Mexican fusion restaurant, will open on West Franklin Street early this year. The restaurant combines food from ...

Several new small businesses open on Franklin Street and in downtown Chapel Hill

By Sophia Fanning | January 17

Downtown Chapel Hill and Franklin Street have recently welcomed new businesses selling goods ranging from crystals and locally-made art to men's clothing ...

Gourmet cookie franchise Crumbl Cookies to hold grand opening on Feb. 3

By Maddie Policastro | January 11

It’s time to grab your milk and get ready for some cookies! Crumbl Cookies will hold a grand opening of its Franklin Street location on Feb. 3.

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Column: Weaver Street Market gives me hope.

By Christiana Wayne | November 4

"Women flaunt their natural gray hair and stay-at-home dads with toddlers roll around in the artificial grass play area, flaunting their stay-at-homeness. ...

Chapel Hill Arts & Culture to host Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo and service drive

By Laney Crawley | November 3

On Nov. 13, Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture will host the event, complete with food drives, toiletry drives, local nonprofits and local food ...

Hot sauce on the hot seat: Texas Pete sued over false advertising claims

By Gowri Abhinanda | October 19

A class-action lawsuit filed by California resident Phillip White alleges the hot sauce bottle’s branding is deceptive and leads consumers to believe ...

Local nonprofit TABLE to move into new space when sufficient funds are raised

By Caroline Dickey | September 28

In 2008, Chapel Hill and Carrboro-based nonprofit TABLE began providing 12 kids with food in the Carrboro area. Since then, TABLE has provided about 2.45 ...

Column: The chips and queso of it all

By Claire Burch | September 22

"As the girl who used to be gifted cheese from family members (we’ll leave it at that), it felt too good to be true that I’d get to drag my friends ...

Students excited as Chapel Hill's first Cook Out may open Friday, Sept. 9

By Taylor Barnhill | September 7

Cook Out, a Greensboro-born fast-food chain serving burgers, shakes and fries, looks to open its first Chapel Hill location this Friday, Sept. 9. Housed ...

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NoDa Brewing Company to bring new location to Chapel Hill

By Caroline Kelly | August 30

NoDa, a Charlotte-based brewing company specializing in craft beers, plans to open their first Chapel Hill location on September 16. NoDa Brewing Co. ...

Weekly volunteer-based food delivery serves hundreds of Chapel Hill families

By Sam Kornylak | August 24

Each Wednesday morning, the Town of Chapel Hill organizes a food distribution at the Eubanks Road Park-and-Ride Lot. It is one of many resources the Town ...

Crumbl Cookies to come to Franklin Street, although opening date remains unknown

By Fallon Maher | July 14

Crumbl Cookies is coming to Franklin Street at a date that is yet to be announced. The store will be located at 133 W. Franklin St. Suite 150, between ...

Column: Ranking the seven places to eat at the bottom of Lenoir Hall

By Lucas Thomae | July 5

"Not sure where to spend your precious Plus Swipes? Do not worry. Without further adieu, here is my very official and infallible ranking of the seven ...

'Food and fun': Five new businesses opening on and around Franklin Street in 2022

By Fallon Maher | June 16

Over the summer, five new businesses are coming to Chapel Hill. Here’s what you need to know about each new location.

A Cook Out location in Chapel Hill could be on the horizon, per permit application

By Zhuyu Li | June 14

Chapel Hill may be welcoming its first Cook Out location at 450 South Elliott Rd., where a Burger King has resided for over 10 years. If the ...