Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, November 11. She discusses highlights from the latest town council meeting, as well as public feedback sessions on UNC redevelopment of Porthole Alley. Plus: details on the Tree of the Year competition!
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East Franklin Street Property, Former Home of 'The Library,' Sold
The property at 120 East Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill has been sold. The property was most recently the home of the bar The Library, which closed in June of 2021. The 120 East Franklin property is located on the same block as UNC’s planned Admissions and Visitor Center. The property was sold to […]
Proposed Porthole Alley Redevelopment Plans Preserve Carolina Coffee Shop
UNC held public information sessions about the Porthole Alley redevelopment project this week. Porthole Alley is located where the UNC Campus meets Downtown Chapel Hill. It encompasses 128 East Franklin Street through 144 East Franklin Street and includes businesses like Johnny T-shirt, Cosmic Cantina and Carolina Coffee Shop. Project planners say the proposal aims to strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Chapel Hill and have more university programming.
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In this episode of "Economics with Aria," host Aria Allen dives into how one economic policy can impact the general trend of affordable housing: interest rates.
Sarah Potter on Chapel Hill's Business Preparation on Banana Ball — On Air Today (Apr. 10, 2026)
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Police: 12 Vehicles Broken Into at Chapel Hill Apartment Complex; Residents Asked to Stay Alert
The Chapel Hill Police Department is asking community members to exercise caution amid a string of vehicle break-ins around town. Officers say they found 12 vehicles broken into Wednesday at the Hartley apartment complex at 540 South Elliott Road, and estimate the break-ins happened around 2 a.m. The department says it has received 95 reports […]
Local Municipal Offices to Close for Observance of Good Friday
Local government offices and services around the community will be closed to observe Good Friday on April 3. Here’s a rundown of what residents can expect: Town of Chapel Hill The Town of Chapel Hill’s government offices will be closed Friday, and some facilities will also be closed Easter Sunday, April 5. Residential trash collection […]
Groundbreaking for Chapel Hill's Homestead Gardens Marks Milestone for Significant Affordable Housing Project
In a mulched clearing at the edge of the woods on Mar. 27, dozens of people donned hard hats and waited their turns to take part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the future Homestead Gardens neighborhood. There are so many stakeholders involved that people were split up by organization to come take turns […]
Town of Chapel Hill Announces Plans for Fourth of July Drone Show, Replacing Fireworks Display
The night sky on July 4 in Chapel Hill is set to be filled with lights and action — just with a different source of entertainment than before. The Town of Chapel Hill’s Community Arts and Culture Department announced its summer programming schedule on Thursday, which included the Fourth of July plans to hold a […]
Our Town: The Story of Public Housing in Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill in collaboration with 97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com present “Our Town: Stories of Chapel Hill.” Each month you’ll hear from the people at the heart of your local government who are learning, serving, and working together to build a community where people thrive. This month, Jamila Lunsford and Derrick Parrish with the Town of Chapel Hill Housing and Community Development Department share their story.
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