UNC Health Considering $5 Million Affordable Housing Fund for Chapel Hill Posted by Brianna Atkinson | May 11, 2023 | Development, Local Government UNC Health is building at least 10 medical offices. To house potential employees, it is planning to create an affordable housing loan fund. Read More
Town of Carrboro Considering Curbside Compost Pickup Posted by Brianna Atkinson | May 5, 2023 | Environment, Local Government Carrboro has two curbside waste collection options: trash or recycling. But, the town is considering adding a third bin into the mix: compost. Read More
Chapel Hill Town Council Discusses Updates to Complete Community Strategy Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 27, 2023 | Development, Environment, Local Government Last week, the Chapel Hill Town Council opened the floor for public comment on the Complete Community Strategy. Read More
Looking for Ways to Celebrate Earth Day? Check Out These Local Events. Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 22, 2023 | Arts, Environment People around the world are celebrating Earth Day under the theme “Invest In Our Planet.” Here’s how you can celebrate locally around town. Read More
UNC-Born Program Spreads the Message of Hip Hop Worldwide Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 18, 2023 | Arts, Instagram, International, UNC Since launching the first trip in 2014, Next Level artists have brought their hip hop diplomacy to more than 40 countries. Read More
5th Annual Run For Malawi in Chapel Hill Raising Money to Train Doctors Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 11, 2023 | Health, News, Nonprofit This Sunday, the Malawi Children’s Initiative will kick off its 5th annual Run for Malawi to raise money to train new pediatricians. Read More
Aura Developers Propose New Project on South Elliott Road Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 3, 2023 | Development, Local Government Developers from the Trinsic Residential Group presented a concept plan to build an apartment complex on South Elliott Road. Read More
Here’s How OWASA Aims to Handle New EPA Proposal on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Mar 30, 2023 | Health, News The EPA proposed rules to reduce chemicals in drinking water. If approved, it will change how agencies notify and monitor PFAS levels. Read More
New Orange County Initiative Will Add Social Workers to Police Calls Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Mar 9, 2023 | Crime, Health, Local Government, Safety A nearly $1.2 million grant will bring social workers and officers together to respond to mental health crisis calls across Orange County. Read More
Orange County Meals on Wheels Kicks Off ‘March for Meals’ Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Mar 2, 2023 | Health, Nonprofit Meals on Wheels has kicked off its annual March for Meals. In Chapel Hill, that means volunteers get to bring “celebrity” guests on routes. Read More