Chapel Hill Public Library Adds New Hours
The Chapel Hill Public Library is adding seven hours to it’s weekly schedule. When fully implemented starting March 14, the new library hours will be: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m....
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“Death With Dignity” In North Carolina?
Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 12, 2016 | News Around Town
A state representative has proposed legalizing “death with dignity” in North Carolina.
Read MoreTime to Spring Forward
Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 12, 2016 | News Around Town
Like it or not, you will lose an hour of sleep this weekend. It is time to spring forward. At what would normally be two o’clock Sunday morning. Clocks will shift from 1:59 to 3:00. Most electronic clocks on your phone or...
Read MoreChapel Hill Receives Criticism Over Cemetery Marker
Posted by Staff | Mar 7, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town
The Town of Chapel Hill has removed a marker honoring 361 slaves and free people of color buried in the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery. The marker was removed only weeks after installation when residents and UNC students complained...
Read MoreFlyleaf Books Hosts ‘Straight Talk With Real Muslims’
Posted by Staff | Mar 7, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town
Dozens packed into the back room of Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill on Sunday to learn more about Islam. The event, Straight Talk with Real Muslims, featured a diverse panel that shared their personal experiences and knowledge...
Read MoreCHPD Accepting Applications for Community Police Academy
Posted by Staff | Mar 3, 2016 | News Around Town
The Chapel Hill Police Department will host its Community Police Academy beginning Tuesday April 5 and now is your chance to apply. The Community Police Academy is a chance to get an “inside look” at the workings of the police...
Read MoreCates Creek Park Officially Open; Roadway Opening Delayed
Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 2, 2016 | News Around Town
Cates Creek Park in Hillsborough is now open for use by the public. The town officially opened the park in the Waterstone development on Tuesday. You may find it a bit difficult to get to the park in the immediate future; the...
Read More“Through Women’s Eyes, By Women’s Hands”
Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 1, 2016 | News Around Town
Coming this Friday, the Compass Center for Women and Families’ biggest annual fundraiser.
Read MoreLocal Advocate, “Redefining Disabled,” Hosts OC Community Read
Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 1, 2016 | News Around Town
This year’s Community Read will focus on the experience of living with disability.
Read MoreChapel Hill Chosen by AT&T for Smart Cities Initiative
Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 26, 2016 | Featured, News Around Town
It’s called a “smart cities framework,” the product of a collaborative effort between the Town of Chapel Hill and AT&T. “The idea is that we’re going to explore and implement some of the offers AT&T and some...
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