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Community mixtape project displays Chapel Hill as more than just a college town

APR 21

By Erin Mun, The Daily Tar Heel | Apr 21, 2026 | Lifestyle Photo by Hannah Kanwischer Chapel Hill residents of all ages and backgrounds are coming together to create a community mixtape. The project, “Talk of the Town: Chapel Hill Communit…

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Booker Creek Storm Drain Mural by Jackie Sanders

APR 16

Posted by artist Jackie Sanders | Apr 16, 2026 Town of Chapel Hill | 2213-2201 Daley Rd, Chapel Hill NC This storm drain mural project began as part of an open call from Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture in collaboration with Chapel Hill …

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Town of Chapel Hill Announces Plans for Fourth of July Drone Show, Replacing Fireworks Display

APR 2

Posted by Brighton McConnell, Chapelboro.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Entertainment, Environment, Local Government The night sky on July 4 in Chapel Hill is set to be filled with lights and action — just with a different source of entertainment than befo…

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Orange Slices: Donovan Livingston

FEB 24

By Laurie Paolicelli, The Local Reporter | Feb 24, 2026 | Orange Slices In Chapel Hill, the stars don’t just come out at night: they’re shining 24/7. And just when you think you’ve seen them all, here comes another, even brighter light. Ladies a…

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2025 Year In Review

DEC 18

Big things happened this year… We were named a 2025 Great Place for Public Art, welcomed 22,000+ people to our events, processed 934 artist and vendor applications, received 1.24 million impressions on social media, and so much more. We couldn’t have…

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Everyone loves a parade!

DEC 4

By Jennifer Yourkavitch, The Carrborean | Dec 4, 2025 | News Cloudy and 40 degrees is the current weather forecast for the start of the Holiday Parade at 10am Saturday. Unlike previous years, the parade will begin in Carrboro at 501 West Weaver …

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Chapel Hill wins ‘Great Place for Public Art’ award for funky public transportation art

NOV 20

By Lola White, The Daily Tar Heel | Nov 20, 2025 | Lifestyle Photo by Benjamin Eggleston The North Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association has named Chapel Hill the 2025 Great Place for Public Art, recognizing the town’s Art + Tran…

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Kick off the holidays at the Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade

NOV 20

The annual Carrboro-Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 6. Enjoy music, dance ensembles, and local traditions from more than 40 community groups!  As a Town employee and a member of participating chorus gro…

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Town of Chapel Hill earns 2025 Great Place for Public Art Award

OCT 23

Photo by Miriam McSpadden, Fly Squirrel Films; Artwork by Gabriel Eng-Goetz The Town of Chapel Hill has earned the 2025 Great Place for Public Art Award from the American Planning Association – North Carolina Chapter (APA-NC) for its Art +…

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Festifall Arts Market holds annual Carolina Day, with art from students and N.C. residents alike

OCT 20

By Amanda Aguilar, The Daily Tar Heel | Oct 20, 2025 | Lifestyle Photo by Connor Ruesch The smell of cotton candy filled the air on Saturday as students and community members alike wove between colorful tents, stopping to admire paintings, potte…

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