Chapel Hill Celebrates Hispanic Heritage The Town of Chapel Hill is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. La ciudad de Chapel Hill celebra el Mes de la tradición hispana.

Orange County to host virtual summit on 2020 Transit Plan Orange County Planning, with the help of the consulting group, Renaissance Planning, Inc., will host an on-line Transit Summit on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, from 5-8 p.m.

Preview: Chapel Hill Town Council Virtual Meeting The Chapel Hill Town Council will conduct a meeting virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Orange County COVID-19 Updated Data Update on COVID-19 cases from the Orange County Health Department (9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25): TOTAL CASES: 2,614; TOTAL DEATHS: 55

Outdoor Dining Reminders and Tips for Cooler Months The Town Council and Downtown Partnership want to give restaurants more space for dining and pedestrians more space to physical distance during the pandemic while downtown.

Mobility Plan Complete Streets Update The Town of Chapel Hill is updating the Mobility and Connectivity Plan to enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Join our virtual public meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss Mobility Plan updates.

Apply Now! Advisory Boards Need New Members Interested in local issues? Apply to be a member of an advisory board, committee, or commission.

Orange County COVID-19 Updated Data The Orange County Health Department has provided updated information about COVID-19 cases in Orange County as of 9:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

Friday Center South Park and Ride Lot closed until further notice Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, Chapel Hill Transit will not serve the Friday Center South Park and Ride Lot.

A Statement on Chokeholds from the Town of Chapel Hill On June 24, 2020, in the aftermath of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbrey, the Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution committing to a “Reimagining of Community Safety”.

Booker Creek Basin Park Construction Prepares for Hurricane Sally Hurricane Sally is expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to central North Carolina Thursday and Friday. Flash and urban flooding will be possible.

Preview: Chapel Hill Town Council Virtual Work Session The Chapel Hill Town Council will conduct a meeting virtually at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Lock Doors. Roll Up Windows. Store Valuables. The Chapel Hill Police Department has seen a sharp increase in break ins to unattended motor vehicles this year, and three simple steps could save many people the headaches and loss that are the results of these crimes.

Comment on the US 15-501 Corridor Study The DCHC MPO Board has released the US 15-501 Corridor Study for public comment. Learn more about the study and how to provide feedback.

Spread Kindness in a Big Way Look for a big sign encouraging good health and positivity appearing across town this week.

Apply Now: Chapel Hill Reimagining Community Safety Task Force Applications are now being accepted from Chapel Hill residents wishing to serve on the Town’s Reimagining Community Safety Task Force.

Summary: Chapel Hill Town Council Virtual Meeting The Chapel Hill Town Council met virtually on Wednesday, September 9.

Chapel Hill Police Investigating Armed Robbery at University Place Chapel Hill Police Officers responded at 4:48 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, to the report of an armed robbery outside of Planet Fitness at University Place (201 S. Estes Dr.).