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Storefronts shattered at Sup Dogs and former Tama Tea location

By Daniel Petrucci | April 8

Officers plan to check video footage from the businesses and others in the surrounding area to continue the investigation.

Meet the women leading businesses in Chapel Hill and Durham

By Sophia Wilhelm | March 26

To celebrate Women’s History Month, read the stories of four influential women entrepreneurs in the Chapel Hill and Durham communities. From furniture ...

Want to enjoy your Franklin Street favorites outdoors this spring?

By Aislinn Antrim | March 25

Outside seating in the town of Chapel Hill will now be more spacious for your outdoor dining desires.

Let's 'taco-bout' Cosmic Cantina raising their prices

By Samantha Perry | March 21

Cosmic Cantina is raising its prices by 9 percent. The restaurant is known for being open until 4 a.m. and serving quality food at a reasonable price. ...

Here's your guide to watching March Madness on Franklin Street

By Jamey Cross | March 20

We break down a few potential places for you to watch UNC in the NCAA Tournament.

Orange County campaign shows residents, businesses how straws 'suck'

By Crystal Yu | March 17

Local businesses and restaurants in Orange County are attempting to reduce single-use plastic waste during the month of March.

It was a rough year for some Franklin Street businesses. Here’s why:

By Sophia Wilhelm | March 6

Read about what has caused some Franklin Street businesses to see one of their worst years yet.

Chapel Hill Police reports: Feb. 28 - March 3

By Daniel Petrucci | March 4

Check out the Chapel Hill Police report roundup from Feb. 28 - March 3.

New Mediterranean restaurant is replacing Tama Cafe on Franklin Street

By Laura Rong | February 28

The food, people and music are what the new Mediterranean restaurant coming to Franklin Street is all about.

In an embarrassing turn of events, UNC students literally chase rumors of Obama

By Nathan Wesley | February 21

From Carroll Hall to Cosmic Cantina, students embarked on a rainy journey around Chapel Hill in hopes of spotting the Obamas.

The second dedication plaque that was stolen on Friday has been put back on Franklin

By Julia Masters | February 20

The memorial plaque removed by Confederate supporters has been reinstalled on Franklin Street, according to the Town of Chapel Hill.

Second downtown Chapel Hill dedication plaque recovered

By Anna Pogarcic | February 18

The plaque honoring the woman Julian Carr described whipping in his speech at Silent Sam's dedication has been recovered, according to a press release ...

All up in your business: Here's what's replacing Sugarland and Smoothie King

By cailey howard | February 17

Ms Mong's apparently is here to stay. The Hemp Store awaits its grand opening. And a new dessert place is to replace Sugarland.

We're not kitten around: cat cafe now open on Franklin Street

By Sophia Wilhelm | February 17

Cat lovers celebrated Valentine's Day with coffee and kittens at the opening of the Cat Tales Cat Café, a foster shelter and lounge on Franklin Street. ...

What happened to the couples with open wedding cake orders when Sugarland closed?

By Brent Van Vliet | February 12

Remember when Sugarland closed in October? While traces of its place on Franklin have since disappeared, the frustration felt by couples who never got ...

Franklin Street restaurant Roots Bistro & Bar is closing this month

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | January 31

"People are asking me if we are totally done, and I say no, but we just can’t stay.”

All Up In Your Business: Goodbye, [B]Ski's

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | January 23

As popular restaurants close their doors, here's what you can expect on Franklin Street in the coming months.

Photo illustration. Local bartenders and bouncers are cracking down on fake IDs as ALE presence is rising.

Alcohol Law Enforcement went out this weekend, but got much less hungover than we did

By Aislinn Antrim | January 22

During the first of eight planned patrols, the Chapel Hill Police Department wrote one open-container citation. Read more about how the CHPD is working ...

Your Franklin Street bar-hopping Snapchats may finally start sending on the first try

By Julia Masters | January 16

Franklin Street will be joining a nationwide trend of fiber internet, with communication lines being installed starting January 14.

This new meal plan option lets you use your swipes on Franklin Street

By Samantha Perry | January 14

Elevate gives UNC students the opportunity to pursue a new meal plan partnered with as many as 21 restaurants on Franklin Street, introducing a variety ...