Wes McMahon Announces Candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council Posted by Henry Taylor | May 1, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government Wes McMahon, a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Planning Commission, announced his candidacy for Town Council on Thursday afternoon. Read More
Chapel Hill Town Council Approves Application for Affordable Senior Housing Community at Homestead Road Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 29, 2025 | Development, Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill recently approved a zoning application for a proposed senior housing community located along Homestead Road. Read More
With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government The annual budgeting process is typically an exhaustive one for Orange County’s local governments and staff – but this year, it may be even more so Read More
Chapel Hill: Balancing Budget Shortfall with Adjusted Property Taxes + Opening An Inclusive Playground Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, April 17. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2025/04%20-%20April/17/CWTM%20JESS%20ANDERSON.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
Local Government Meetings: April 14-18, 2025 Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 14, 2025 | Local Government This week in local government: a budget vote for Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools and a crisis diversion facility for Orange County. Read More
Chapel Hill Council Approves 300+ New Apartments, Retail Space on S. Elliott Road Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a conditional zoning request for 200 South Elliott Road, paving the way for a new apartment community. Read More
Chapel Hill Shares Latest Pond Removal, Construction Timeline for Legion Road Housing and Park Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 28, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill is beginning early stages to drain and remove both the pond and dam at its property off Legion Road. Read More
Chapel Hill Signs Finalized DEQ Agreement for 828 MLK Boulevard Coal Ash Site Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 20, 2025 | Development, Environment, Local Government, State Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently finalized a decade-long effort for finding a solution to the coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard. Read More
Chapel Hill Launches $20 Million Affordable Housing Fund With Help From UNC Health Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 13, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government A partnership between the Town of Chapel Hill and the UNC Health system is officially ready to help boost local affordable housing efforts. Read More
Permit Approved for New UNC Golf Training Facility at Finley Golf Club Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 4, 2025 | ACC, Instagram, Sports, UNC Sports On January 29, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved a special use permit for the development of a... Read More