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Three-month-long 'buy local' campaign kicks off with back-to-school deals

By Crystal Yu | August 27

The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the Carrboro Business Alliance and Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership created a deals and discounts campaign ...

Road work ahead? What you need to know about the road construction on Franklin Street

By Brent Van Vliet | August 22

The construction will bring new sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps, and is expected to last until the end of September. Carrboro Board of Aldermen member ...

All Up In Your Business: How Franklin Street changed while you were away this summer

By Anna Pogarcic | August 19

Check out everything that opened, closed and reopened while you were away from Chapel Hill.

Column: Making downtown Chapel Hill better requires innovation and collaboration

July 22

I want to walk down Franklin Street, drop in on friends who started their business and decided to grow it locally, interact with the work of artists who ...

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Inside UNC's long term plan to reinvent campus, the 'Master Plan'

By Nick Needham | July 17

UNC last released a Master Plan in 2006 that saw the creation of the Caudill Laboratories and the Arts Common area, among other developments. The latest ...

'We're a part of the campus:' UNC's long-term plan for Cosmic Cantina

By Preston Lennon | July 12

Cosmic Cantina has been serving up low-cost, high-quality burritos for 20 years in Chapel Hill. Although a recent UNC plan proposes replacing it and other ...

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UNC isn't tearing down Cosmic Cantina or Carolina Coffee Shop, at least not yet

By Preston Lennon | July 3

The University's Master Plan is heavy on the vision and light on details, here's what to expect.

The Hemp Store sees summer success, continues efforts for community involvement

By Dylan Lamphier | June 24

“To know we can help people in any type of way is what we do this for," The Hemp Store in Chapel Hill has seen success in educating the community and ...

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Shanghai Dumpling closed until further notice following early-morning fire

By Marin Wolf | June 1

No one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Feeling overwhelmed by the mass of restaurants on Franklin? We picked some for you

By Sophia Wilhelm | May 22

Looking for some food? Can't decide from the growing list of restaurants on Franklin Street? Look no further than our guide with the restaurant for your ...

Forget your car, we've got you covered! Here's how to get around using public transit

By Sean Leider | May 22

Whether you're going local or across towns, here's the transportation guide for you, the savvy public transit user.

Meet the man behind the classic Carolina argyle

By Daniel Petrucci | April 21

Alexander Julian is more than just the owner of Julian's on Franklin Street. Read about his legacy in both Chapel Hill and in the world of fashion.

The Varsity Theatre might be getting renovated soon ... or not

By Ryan Smoot | April 16

As a recommendation from the Varsity Theatre Task Force, Chapel Hill was advised not to purchase and renovate The Varsity after a meeting on Monday.

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Chapel Hill Police Reports: April 11 - April 15

By Daniel Petrucci | April 15

Here's some entries from the Chapel Hill crime logs this past week.

NCPIRG calls on YoPo and Sutton's to stop using styrofoam

April 14

North Carolina Public Interest Research Group is a consumer interest group with an emphasis on environmental and public health issues. The request is ...

Local artist Jeghetto presents pop-up puppets exhibit on Franklin Street

By Sofia Lesnewski | April 14

“...For the local government to give open spaces that are just sitting and let local artists utilize them, I think that’s a very big step in activism ...

All Up In Your Business: Epilogue will be 'a place for locals, by locals'

By Diane Adame | April 14

UNC students and Chapel Hill community members alike are excited about a new bookstore/coffee shop coming to Franklin Street.

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.