At their respective meetings Tuesday and Wednesday night, the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro approved an Interlocal Agreement regarding the current and future use of the jointly owned Greene Tract.
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UNC-Chapel Hill and the town of Chapel Hill announced a new partnership aiming to increase UNC’s economic impact on the town and the Triangle area.
Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news in North Carolina on vaccine eligibility. She also provides updates from the latest Town Council meeting, which saw the town announce a new partnership with UNC, hear a report on the Blue Hill district and much more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the recent tragedy in Atlanta and voices her support for the Asian American community. Plus: updates from the town council’s work session, where short-term rentals and advances in transit were on the agenda.
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The approval of a rezoning application on Martin Luther King Boulevard highlights a growing need for affordable housing in Chapel Hill and raises concerns about the ability of property owners to displace low-income residents.
Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about several agenda items from a busy town council meeting. She shares the council’s mentality regarding the controversial 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard rezoning, as well as the state of the community’s affordable housing. Plus: updates on bonds, the East Rosemary Street parking deck and efforts to help local restaurants.
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The Chapel Hill Town Council will be considering a redevelopment project along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at its meeting on Wednesday.
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Ahead of the UNC – Duke basketball game on Saturday, university and Chapel Hill officials are asking the campus community to abstain from Franklin Street celebrations if the Tar Heels see another win.
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The Town of Chapel Hill created a criminal justice debt program to provide relief to formally incarcerated community members as they take steps forward to reintegrate into the community. Now, the town council recently approved changes to expand the program’s services by a 7 – 1 vote at their last meeting.
Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around the community, including the town and university’s preparation for the UNC-Duke basketball game this weekend. Plus: she shares her thoughts about hitting the one year mark of the pandemic in North Carolina and the town council’s upcoming committee meeting.
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