As Carborro seeks to update the area lighting section of the ordinance, there are two major pollution issues to consider.
Author: Staff
Too many hungry kids
I applaud The Citizen’s recent article by Alexandra Sirota on childhood hunger in our state.
Model U.N. at UNC
Students from all four Chapel Hill-Carrboro middle schools will participate in a Model United Nations conference on Friday, debating Iranian nuclear development.
Hillsborough wants your ideas on downtown rail station plans
The Town of Hillsborough has invited the public to submit comments on draft plans for a passenger rail station on the town-owned site off Orange Grove Street.
New restaurant to showcase Indian flavors and local farmers
Opening her kitchen to both strangers and longtime friends, Vimala Rajendran has hosted weekly community dinners in her home since 1993, fusing her love for authentic and local food with her value of community.
Area gets a dusting
After an unseasonably cold late winter, an early-April heat wave has left many in the Piedmont wondering what happened to spring.
Obituary: Lisa Claire Elvington
Obituary: Douglas Phillippi
Public session for downtown
Chapel Hill and the Downtown Partnership will host a public planning session to discuss the future of Chapel Hill’s downtown today (Thursday) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the second-floor Great Room at the Top of the Hill Restaurant.
UNC wins grant to expand in Bingham
UNC announced on Tuesday that it had been awarded $14.5 million in stimulus funding to expand genetic research at its Bingham research facility.
Citizens United forum
The Progressive Democrats of North Carolina will present a community forum this Sunday to discuss the recent “Citizens United†Supreme Court decision.
Chapel Hill deer population-control forum
The Chapel Hill Town Council will hold a public forum to discuss strategies aimed at culling the town’s deer population on April 19 at 7 p.m. at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
Free shuttle to Earth Action Day
Chapel Hill Transit will provide a free shuttle to the Earth Action Day celebration on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Southern Community Park.
Recycling volunteers needed
Orange County Solid Waste Management needs volunteers to help set up and clean up recycling and compost collection at Earth Action Day, Chapel Hill’s annual Earth Day celebration, on Saturday.
Energy rebate
Looking to replace an old refrigerator or dishwasher? Get 15 percent back by replacing it with an Energy Star-rated appliance over Earth Day weekend, April 22-25.

