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Businesses ebb and flow on Franklin Street

By Lauren Talley | October 5

Franklin Street has existed since the University first opened, and has expanded from just a few houses, stores and a post office in the 1790s to a 3-mile-long ...

Several construction projects bring changes to Chapel Hill

By Cole Kordus | September 13

Downtown Chapel Hill will get a new hotel this fall — along with a newly refurbished Porthole Alley, now a pedestrian-only walkway. A grocery store ...

The Tammy Tailors, a local improv group comprised of six women, performed at the Varsity Theatre on Franklin Street on Friday night.

Thought Chapel Hill comedy was dead? Think again!

By David Saff | September 12

UNC alum, Ali Farahnakian, has returned to Chapel Hill to reestablish a comedy presence on Franklin Street.

All Up in Your Business Sept. 11

By Simrann Wadhwa | September 11

Take a look at the changes coming to the Chapel Hill restaurant scene in the next few months.

The UNC comedy scene: It's no joke

By Nicola McIrvine | September 4

In Chapel Hill, comedy should be taken very seriously. But don’t worry, it’s still a laughing matter.

All Up in Your Business for Aug. 28

By Meghana Srikrishna and Molly Horak | August 27

Kelly Taylor has wanted to open a bakery for years, and finally achieved her goal with Pizzelle Bakery. She said she hopes to have the bakery open within ...

Loud cries denounce Silent Sam

By Myah Ward , Corey Risinger and Molly Horak | August 23

After more than two hours of protest, those still present at Silent Sam took a seat — sitting cross-legged just feet behind a metal fence and a line ...

All Up in Your Business for Aug. 22, 2017

By Chantal Shine | August 22

Another pizza joint is joining Benny’s, Toppers and Artisan Pizza Kitchen on Franklin Street.

Target opens on West Franklin St

By Chantal Shine | July 21

Walking down West Franklin Street on a Wednesday afternoon, it can feel like a food desert. Before this summer, there were no places to buy many essential ...

Research, restaurants and retail: There's a student job for everyone

By Emilie Scheuerle | June 14

From serving star basketball players smoothies to discovering the intricacies of plant biology, UNC students have a wide variety of part-time jobs. ...

Carolina Square construction site at the intersection of Franklin and Church.

High rates don't deter students from living on Franklin

By Maryam Mohamed | June 13

With beads of sweat on their foreheads and drenched white tank tops clinging to their bodies, the construction team building Carolina Square works through ...

Q&A with Fleming Fuller, general manager of Franklin Street bar "He's Not Here"

By Rachel Jones | June 13

Fleming Fuller began working at local bar "He's Not Here," while he was a student at UNC checking IDs. After moving up the ranks as a barback and bartender, ...

Carolina Ale House Shuts Down in Chapel Hill

By Natalie Short | May 24

Carolina Ale House's Chapel Hill location closed yesterday after a year and a half of business on Franklin Street. Katherine Goldfaden, the Director of ...

UNC graduates offer advice for surviving senior bar golf

By Maria Mullis | April 20

Seniors may be putting on their polos and visors, but they’ll be grabbing drinks instead of golf putters.

He's Not Here is one of the bars in downtown Chapel Hill participating in Senior Bar Golf.

Senior Bar Golf tees off April 20 this year

By Doug Dubrowski | April 11

Senior Bar Golf night, where UNC seniors and their caddies visit Chapel Hill bars and try drink specials, tees off on April 20.

UNC's national title boosts profits for businesses, schools

By Nic Rardin and Carrie Polen | April 10

The Atlantic Coast Conference and the town of Chapel Hill are sharing in the success of UNC's men's basketball national title win April 3, with money ...

Due to a tornado warning Monday evening, He’s Not Here canceled its outdoor screening plans for the NCAA championship game.

Weather changes students' viewing plans at He's Not

By Doug Dubrowski | April 5

Harsh weather Monday night caused trouble for Tar Heel fans looking to watch the game outside at screenings hosted by different venues around Chapel Hill. ...

Carolina Coffee Shop has served Chapel Hill residents and students as the longest continuously operating restaurant in North Carolina since 1922.

Carolina Coffee Shop, a 95-year-old institution, for sale on Franklin

By Molly Horak | April 5

Daniel Austin was working as a server at Carolina Coffee Shop when a couple came in and asked to sit at a specific table by the window. When he asked ...

Thousands rush Franklin Street in celebration of UNC's National Championship victory

By Erin Kolstad | April 4

After the last seconds on the game clock ticked away, thousands of UNC students and Chapel Hill residents prepared to run to Franklin Street.

People traditionally gather at Sup Dogs to watch North Carolina men's basketball games.

Franklin Street welcomes UNC fans’ traditions during March Madness

By Doug Dubrowski | March 29

As the Tar Heels make their second consecutive run to the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four, students and fans have brought their traditions and superstitions ...