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Here Are Top Takeaways From The Chamber’s 2025 State of the Community Report

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 14, 2025 | Business, Local Government, Nonprofit

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its 18th State of the Community presentation for local leaders on May 7

It’s Electric! Chapel Hill E-Bike Lending Library Program Underway

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 14, 2025 | Local Government, Transit

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Chapel Hill Council Approves Affordable Workforce Housing Community Along MLK Boulevard

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 13, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council recently unanimously approved a proposed affordable workforce housing community close to downtown.

Karen Stegman Not Seeking Re-Election, Will Leave Chapel Hill Council After 2 Terms

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 12, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chapel Hill Town Council Member Karen Stegman shared in her newsletter Monday morning she is planning to finish her town council term in December, but will not file to run for re-election.

Local Government Meetings: May 12-16, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 12, 2025 | Local Government

Budget season continues in a busy week for local government in Orange County, Durham County, and Chatham County.

Orange County’s Governments Receive Budget Proposals, Grapple With Adding Taxes or Cutting Services

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 12, 2025 | Local Government

The managers of three Orange County local governments recommended adding to residents’ increased tax bills in their FY26 budget proposals.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson Announces 2025 Re-Election Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 8, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will run for a second term this summer and fall, as she announced Thursday on 97.9 The Hill.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee Launches Re-Election Campaign for 2025

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 8, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

The mayor of Carrboro is officially seeking a second term. Barbara Foushee launched her...

Water Main Break Closes Chapel Hill Road; OWASA Issues Boil Water Advisory for Affected Customers

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 8, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Traffic

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority responded to a water main break in Chapel Hill on Thursday morning along Willow Drive.

Orange County Commissioners Consider School Budget Requests Alongside Potential Federal Funding Cuts, Tax Increases

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 7, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Commissioners recently met with the CHCCS and OCS boards to review proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.

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