President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order to promote competition in the American economy. One aspect of the measure builds on previous “Right to Repair” initiatives across the country which aim to issue rules against manufacturer restrictions on using independent repair shops or doing DIY repairs on equipment.
Read MoreAs North Carolina continues to relax COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, many Chapel Hill residents are looking forward to attending festivals and concerts within the community again. Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture is hosting events curated from community feedback with the first set for next week.
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Following the results of the 2020 census, all states will soon begin the process of redistricting, which could lead to unfair partisan advantages commonly known as gerrymandering. Ahead of this redistricting, some mathematicians are continuing to challenge partisan gerrymandering not only in North Carolina, but also across the country.
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Amid changing protocols for COVID-19 ahead of UNC’s fall semester, some changes are also set to occur for graduate students. Beginning in August, payments to graduate students will be distributed per semester.
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As the filing period for local elections ends this week, some policy experts are looking ahead to the 2022 midterm elections in North Carolina with recent data out of Public Policy Polling showing what could happen on the campaign trail – especially within the Senate race.
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East Rosemary Street is going to look very different in the coming weeks, as the Town of Chapel Hill prepares for the demolition of the existing Rosemary Street Parking Deck this month – as part of the greater East Rosemary Street redevelopment.
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The Carrboro Town Council recently held a public hearing on the latest updates of the South Greensboro Street Sidewalk project. The proposed designs for the project spans roughly from Public Works to Carr Street.
Read MoreDuring the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people thought there could be a baby boom. It could actually be the opposite. Preliminary data from the Carolina Demography Center shows there is evidence of a baby bust during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UNC leaders shared new COVID-19 community standards for the upcoming fall semester. Effective July 12, UNC’s mandates on masks and capacity limits will change as more than 30,000 students are expected to return to campus in August.
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The towns of Hillsborough and Carrboro both recently adopted their budgets for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which will go in effect July 1.
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