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July Traffic-Safety Initiatives
Officers encourage everyone traveling, regardless of your mode of transportation, to remember that community safety is a shared responsibility.
06/27/2024 3:04 PM
A Message from Mayor Jess Anderson
Last week the Chapel Hill Town Council adjourned for summer break. We have had a very productive spring session and today I wanted to take a moment to update everyone about decisions made and work that is continuing.
06/25/2024 2:40 PM
July 4th Holiday
Thursday, July 4, is a Town holiday. Most Town offices will be closed.
06/21/2024
This Week in TOWNnews: Beating the Heat, 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Site Update, and July Fourth Fireworks
It’s officially summer, y’all! In this issue you can find ways to beat the heat, whether at the pool or at the library. We’ve also got news about next steps for the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. site and news about free parking in downtown next month.
06/20/2024 2:40 PM
Highlights from June 17, 2024 Town Council Business Meeting
The Chapel Hill Town Council met for their last meeting of the 2023-2024 session on Monday, June 17th at 6:00pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
06/20/2024 2:31 PM
Police Safely Locate Missing 15-Year-Old
Aliayah Yaneth Castro, of Chapel Hill, has been safely located.
06/16/2024 6:04 PM
This week in TOWNnews: Estes Dr. is Open, Juneteenth Service Changes, Family Fun Friday
We are cruising through June! Read all about a long-awaited road reopening plus free parking in July. Learn about Town services impacted by the Juneteenth holiday and swing by our Juneteenth celebration.
06/13/2024 3:43 PM
Highlights of the June 12, 2024 Town Council Meeting
The Chapel Hill Town Council met on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
06/13/2024 2:51 PM
Police Investigate E. Franklin Street Crash
The pedestrian was transported to UNC Hospitals with life-threatening injuries.
06/12/2024 9:20 AM
Juneteenth Holiday
Wednesday, June 19 is a Town holiday. Most Town offices will be closed. This message outlines which services are affected.
06/10/2024 3:59 PM
This week in TOWNnews: Juneteenth, A.D. Clark Pool Reopening, & Kicking Off PRIDE Month!
School is out, the temperature is up – that means summer in Chapel Hill! Read all about the fun we had last weekend at the Pride Promenade and make your plans to join us next weekend for Juneteenth.
06/06/2024 4:50 PM
Police Charge Hit-and-Run Driver
The Chapel Hill Police Department charged a hit-and-run driver Monday morning.
06/06/2024 3:10 PM
Highlights of the June 5, 2024 Town Council Meeting
The Chapel Hill Town Council met on Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall for a business meeting.
06/06/2024 12:00 PM
Police Locate Missing Teenagers
Two missing teenagers were safely located Tuesday night.
06/03/2024 9:45 PM
Police Investigate Two Deaths on Homestead Road
At 2:20pm, the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 2701 Homestead Road.
06/03/2024 4:40 PM
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Hargraves on Sunday, June 16
The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro will host their annual Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 16 with music, food, art, and historical experiences from 2-6 p.m. at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson St. in Chapel Hill.
05/31/2024 12:00 PM
This week in TOWNnews: PRIDE Month, AEDs at Parks, and Summer Blast
As May comes to a close, we look ahead to June and the official start of summer.
05/30/2024 4:32 PM
David Putnam Hired as Economic Development Director for Town of Chapel Hill
Putnam will begin his tenure with the Town on June 24, 2024.
05/30/2024 2:50 PM
June Traffic-Safety Initiatives
The Chapel Hill Police Department is planning several pedestrian safety and speed enforcement operations in June, in addition to regular patrols.
05/30/2024 9:52 AM
Chapel Hill Police Locate Missing Teenagers
Three missing teenagers have been safely located.
05/30/2024 8:15 AM