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New Zaxbys location to open on Franklin Street

By Isaac Carter | January 15

The fried chicken chain is set to open a new location on 127 East Franklin Street between Blue Horn Lounge and Cold Stone Creamery.

North Carolina Animal Advocates United members protest outside Crumbl Cookies

By Sarah Smiley | November 12

North Carolina Animal Advocates United members staged a protest against Crumbl Cookies' use of battery cages in egg production on Nov. 9. The protest ...

Business School teaches students about entrepreneurship through pop-up shops

By Megan Michaels | October 31

Students are donating all proceeds from the Heel-o-Ween pop-up shop to support relief for damages caused by hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. ...

Column: Don’t be blinded by the shiny lights of Franklin Street chains

By Shea McIntyre | September 8

"As students, though it can be tempting to be excited by the shiny new offerings of a chain business taking up a sought after space on Franklin Street, ...

New bar set to open on Franklin Street, reflects owners' Chapel Hill history

By McKenzie Bulris | August 27

Visitors will find the walls of Max's Tin Can adorned with UNC memorabilia, while televisions broadcast the Tar Heels’ various athletic programs and ...

Rosemary Street Parking Deck on track to open later this month

By McKenzie Bulris | August 20

The new parking deck houses approximately 1100 parking spots, The Town of Chapel Hill’s Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo said.

'A little magic and a lot of flavor': VooDoo Wings opens on Franklin Street

By Kristin Kharrat | August 19

The wings chain had its Chapel Hill grand opening at 147 E. Franklin St. on Aug. 17. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ...

Playa Bowls opens on Franklin Street in convenient location for students

By Aiden Hall | August 19

Playa Bowls’ menu offers a variety of bases for their bowls, as well as smoothies and fresh juices. This location is especially unique because ...

Owner, community members reflect on Mediterranean Deli one year after fire

By Sophie Baglioni | July 15

July 22 will mark one year after a fire broke out at Mediterranean Deli — a restaurant on Franklin Street — while a contractor was doing ...

'Empty for quite a long time': New restaurants come to Franklin Street

By Quinn Groves | June 9

Playa Bowls, Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar and Voodoo Wings will open in downtown Chapel Hill, while Starbucks will move across the street and Cosmic ...

Side streets: Suggestions for Chapel Hill-Carrboro restaurants

By Lola Oliverio | May 21

There are countless food options just a little further outside UNC's campus. From Thai food inside of a renovated train station to New York-style pizza, ...

'It connects all of us': A walk down Franklin Street

By Brigit Pierce | May 20

While walking down Franklin Street, any newcomer might notice a series of notable shops, restaurants and people — all informing this newcomer of the ...

Editorial: The Editorial Board rates favorite Franklin Street restaurants

By Editorial Board | April 17

"The best thing about Franklin Street food is there’s something for everyone. From the Mexican at Cosmic Cantina and Que Chula Tacos & Tequila Bar ...

Renovations underway for new Franklin Street Purple Bowl location

By Lucy Kraus | April 16

After being forced to relocate to a new location, the Franklin Street acai bowl business is carving out its new space.

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East Rosemary Street reopens after eight months closed to traffic

By Caroline Horne | April 15

The street was initially closed on August 21 between North Columbia Street and Henderson Street due to the construction of a parking deck, with the road ...

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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 ...

Chapel Hill hosts panelists, community for downtown streetscape workshop

By Makenzie Mills | April 14

The representatives discussed balancing the amount of stoplights for aesthetics and pedestrian safety, using both state and local funds, widening sidewalks ...

New Spanish tapas bar Próximo to fill empty Franklin Street space, open date unclear

By Sophie Baglioni | April 2

The tapas and wine bar will take the place of Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe at 173 E. Franklin St. to create a lively gathering space with traditional and modern ...

New açaí shop set to open this summer in downtown Chapel Hill

By Jessica Hudnut | April 1

The New Jersey-based shop’s menu will include smoothies, juices and bowls with a variety of bases including açaí, pitaya, coconut, mango, oatmeal ...

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 ...