Two weeks ago, we described our plans to regularly track how many homes in Chapel Hill are available to middle income buyers. It’s the dead of winter and presumably the market will pick up in the spring, but we continue to have just 1 home for sale for middle income buyer – this week it’s […]
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Carrboro, Chapel Hill Transit, Events around town, Things to do with kids
Celebrating Transit Equity Day in Carrboro
There were bike light and helmet give-aways, a bike repair station by the Recyclery, a thank you writing station to thank Chapel Hill Transit staff, and a brief program to highlight transit equity needs.
Posted inUNC, From the archives
That time when UNC staffed its dining halls with Italian POWs
During World War II, UNC employed both German POWs and Italian prisoners in its dining halls. The UNC Libraries “For the Record” blog details how Lenoir Hall became a dining hall for pre-flight cadets, and 110 of the waiters serving family-style meals were bussed in from Camp Butner, which was holding German prisoners. An inspection […]
Posted inParks and Rec, Carrboro, Chapel Hill
How to rent a picnic shelter or gazebo for birthday parties in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
We’ve had several birthday parties at picnic shelters and pavilions located at Southern Community Park and Umstead Park in Chapel Hill. This is a great birthday party location for a toddler: everyone is self-contained, the fees are small, and everyone leaves tired and happy. Win-win. Many of the parks in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have […]
Posted inThings to do with kids, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Events around town
Where to donate books in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
We’ve seen a number of questions recently on social media asking where to donate children’s books and adult books in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. We know of two organizations that accept gently used books in good condition. Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library raise more than […]
Posted inThings to do with kids, Chapel Hill, Triangle Region
Five great places to watch the sunset in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill technically does sit on a hill and there are some nice spots with elevation to watch the sunset around town. Other spots aren’t as high up, but still provide a great view for Insta. Here are some of our favorites. Maple View Farms Sit in the rocking chairs on the front porch with […]