GoTriangle has proposed eliminating one and possibly both bus stops that are used by Chapel Hill riders of the CRX bus line. The CRX bus line is the express bus that connects Chapel Hill to Raleigh. Sadly, the CRX bus has not been running this winter due to staffing shortages at GoTriangle. When it is […]
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We say yes to “doing all of the things” when it comes to housing
Opponents to housing in Chapel Hill often say that they’re not against more housing, they’re just against a particular development or type of housing because of its location and/or because it won’t solve our affordable housing crisis. (This has, in practice, meant that they’ve largely and vocally been against every opportunity to add new housing […]
Posted inHousing
We need to talk about the $2 million townhouses in Raleigh
Chapel Hill’s new missing middle housing proposal has drawn a number of themes which we’ve covered before. Among them: this will lower property values, this will raise property values (?), this will affect neighborhood character, and we can’t do this because look at what’s happening in Raleigh. What’s happening in Raleigh? Taking advantage of Raleigh’s […]
Posted inSatire
We made you some Valentine’s Day cards because we ADUre you, Chapel Hill and Carrboro…
We know there are many ways to say I love you or I care about you or I want to DOLRT* you. That’s why we’ve created a series of Triangle Blog Blog themed Valentine’s Day cards. Whether you want to say “You’re a SUPerstar” or “You complete (community) me,” we’ve got you covered. Will you […]
Posted inThings to do with kids
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 […]
Posted inChapel Hill
We need to remember what we are
Chapel Hill is a college town. More specifically, Chapel Hill is a research university town. Two of the top 13 institutions in the country that receive federal research funds are either in Chapel Hill or immediately adjacent to Chapel Hill. Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill received $2.4 billion in sponsored research and development funds for federal […]