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Proposal aims to accommodate social distancing, increase foot traffic on Franklin Street

By Audrey Selley | May 20

The executive director for the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership proposed making temporary modifications to the area during the state's phased reopening, ...

Kipos Greek Taverna closes on Franklin Street, to reopen in new Chapel Hill location

By Hannah McClellan | May 17

Kipos Greek Taverna's owners have closed their Franklin Street location, but plan to reopen in a new Chapel Hill location. The decision was a “direct ...

Local book providers adapt through coronavirus pandemic

By Britney Nguyen | May 13

After closing their physical doors, bookstores and literacy nonprofits in Chapel Hill are adapting their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning ...

Here's how Franklin Street restaurants are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis

By Audrey Selley | May 5

For nearly two months, there have been no students and no dine-in services for Franklin Street restaurants. Here's how some of downtown Chapel Hill's ...

Local businesses create GoFundMe pages to support employees

By Elizabeth Egan | April 1

In wake of the mass economic uncertainty the coronavirus continues to pose, many local restaurants have taken to GoFundMe as a means to collect donations ...

Delivery company Takeout Central is working with local restaurants to keep business up

By Elizabeth Egan | March 22

Takout Central is trying to help Chapel Hill restaurants make it through the pandemic with a new discount option.

Brandwein's Bagels brings New York-style bagels to Chapel Hill

By Emma Cunningham-Bradshaw | March 5

After moving from New York to Chapel Hill and realizing that there were no local bagel shops off campus, Alex Brandwein took matters into his own hands ...

A new gluten-free, diabetic-friendly bakery has come to Columbia Street

By Elise Palmer | March 5

Savor is a gluten-free, diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly bakery and eatery. Co-owner Stephanie Sherman received her master’s degree in epidemiology ...

Daffodils for a cause: Chapel Hill teen sells flowers to raise donations for charity

By Audrey Selley | February 17

Rebecca Mills, current senior at East Chapel Hill High School, has been selling daffodils in front of the post office on East Franklin street since she ...

Coffee with a side of sunshine: How Joe Van Gogh embraces solar power

By Julianna Robbins | January 28

Joe Van Gogh is investing in solar energy-created coffee, and in the past has taken other sustainable steps such as using compostable serving ware ...

Franklin Street welcomes Raleigh brewery, Gizmo Brew Works, in a familiar space

By Brittany McGee | January 20

The new location is bringing new beers and a fresh addition to Chapel Hill's nightlife.

Al's Burger Shack held a benefit night Sunday afternoon for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.

Chapel Hill staple, Al’s Burger Shack, files for bankruptcy

By Sonia Rao | January 7

Al's Burger Shack, a beloved burger chain in Chapel Hill, has filed for bankruptcy. However, the restaurant's legal counsel, JP Cournoyer, says that the ...

Notable successes and closures for Franklin Street restaurants in the past decade

By Amena Saad | December 16

The constant change in the Franklin Street restaurant scene is exciting to some and disappointing to others. While some students have found new comfort ...

Books, chocolate and beer: Inside Epilogue's opening on Franklin Street

By Taylor Heeden | November 4

Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews had its soft opening last Friday, marking the opening of the newest coffee shop on Franklin Street.

Halloween on Franklin, 2018 use this one

No trick or treating here: Your guide to Franklin Street on Halloween Night

By Audrey Selley | October 28

As students prepare for Halloween at UNC this year, Chapel Hill police let people know what they should and should not do.

Downtown Partnership aims to relieve congestion in Chapel Hill

By Audrey Selley | October 7

A traffic analysis report has been requested prior to West Franklin Street's re-striping.

Here's where to eat if your family is coming to town this weekend

By Suzannah Claire Perry | September 19

Figuring out where to eat in Chapel Hill has never been easier. Read to find out which local spots you should be going to for breakfast, lunch and ...

Chapel Hill pop-up gallery celebrates the freedom to read

By Maddie Ellis | September 16

Local arts organizations host a banned books pop-up gallery to observe the history of censored books.

Sup Dogs hears the plight of Popeyes' long lines, offers free food

By Blake Weaver | August 29

“We just did it because our business on Franklin Street is super high volume and we just know how rough that can be on a staff, and I think the majority ...

Disgruntled with Chapel Hill parking? So are Franklin Street businesses

By Marin Wolf | August 28

Since last July, eleven stores and restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill have closed their doors. Is lack of parking the culprit? Parking in downtown Chapel ...