Chapel Hill Approves Rezoning for Greene Tract Site, Hears Next Steps for Development Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 15, 2025 | Development, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council is making progress on developing the Greene Tract, meeting in June to rezone part of the site. Read More
Chapel Hill Council Approves Multifamily Housing Project Near Durham Limits with Split Vote Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 2, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently approved a project that could bring affordable and multifamily housing to the edge of town. Read More
Nonprofit Consultant, Artist Erik Valera to Join Race for 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council Seat Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government After falling short of earning election to the Chapel Hill Town Council two years ago, Erik Valera is preparing to run again. Read More
Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2025-26 Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2025 | Local Government Each of Orange County’s local governments successfully approved their operating budgets and tax rates in June. Here are the highlights. Read More
Chapel Hill Town Council’s Adam Searing Not Seeking Second Term, Cites ‘Heavy Lift’ of Local Governing Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 26, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government Adam Searing, a nonprofit and health care attorney, described the Chapel Hill political climate as a major factor in his decision. Read More
Chapel Hill Names Virginia Administrator Theodore Voorhees as New Town Manager Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 25, 2025 | Local Government After a six-month search, the Town of Chapel Hill selected its next town manager on the doorstep... Read More
Chapel Hill Hears Update on 828 MLK Boulevard’s Potential Uses, Coal Ash Remediation Options Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 18, 2025 | Development, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently heard an update on the effort to develop the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard site. Read More
Paris Miller-Foushee Launches Re-Election Campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council, Shares Priorities Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 15, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education The first incumbent in this fall’s Chapel Hill Town Council election has entered the race, as Paris Miller-Foushee announced she is seeking a second term. Read More
Moving to Carrboro, Karen Stegman to Leave Chapel Hill Town Council Early Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 12, 2025 | Local Government Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman will step down from her seat on June 27, a few months before her term expires. Read More
Chapel Hill Discusses LUMO Rewrite Delay, Debates the Level of Public Feedback Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 12, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently heard an update on its Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, which is now behind schedule. Read More