Chapel Hill’s relatively robust and comprehensive transit system is popular, offering service to tens of thousands of diverse people. Everyone from college students to working adults to senior citizens takes advantage of the transportation that our town offers, and with good reason— it covers nearly the entire city, provides fast and reliable service, and employs […]
Posted inWeather
Tropical Storm Debby: Live Blog and Emergency Resources
Day 2: August 9, 2024 2:40 PM We noticed this morning that the town had already dispatched some crews to the Morgan Creek Greenway and were doing cleanup and inspection work. Also, bucket trucks, lots of bucket trucks are out on Ransom and Vance taking care of the trees and utility damage. Be careful! Power […]
Posted inElection 2024, North Carolina
Interview: Mo Green, Candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in North Carolina
Mo Green is the Democratic candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in North Carolina. Green has long been a champion for public education across our state. He served as superintendent of Guilford County Schools – the third largest district in North Carolina, as well as the deputy superintendent, chief operating officer, and general counsel […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Chapel Hill Transit, Transportation
Memories of Chapel Hill Transit from a rider of 46 years
Last week, we celebrated the 50th birthday of Chapel Hill Transit, which started up on August 1, 1974. After publishing, we heard from Elena Elms, a retired cataloger at Davis Library, who has used Chapel Hill Transit to get around for the past 46 years. Here are Elena’s memories. I arrived in Chapel Hill the […]
Posted inElection 2024, North Carolina
Interview: Josh Stein, candidate for North Carolina Governor
Josh Stein is the Democratic candidate for Governor in North Carolina. He has served as North Carolina’s Attorney General since 2016. Before that, he represented the 16th district in the North Carolina Senate and served as the Senior Deputy Attorney General for Consumer Protection. Over the course of his career, Stein has: Tackled the largest […]
Posted inChapel Hill Transit, Climate, Connectivity
Happy Birthday! Chapel Hill Transit
I love birthdays! Mainly for the cake. In this case, as an avid transit rider and advocate, I am celebrating the birthday of Chapel Hill Transit, which turns 50 years old today, August 1. The Town of Chapel Hill is celebrating Chapel Hill Transit’s birthday with a year-long celebration. Humble beginnings In 1974, Chapel Hill’s […]