By Kirk Ross
You measure the success of any public policy not on what happens on paper, but on what actually happens.
Let’s be honest with one another
By Judith Blau
The meals you enjoy at restaurants are no doubt made by Latinos. Your home was largely constructed by Latino workers. Most landscaping around town was done by Latino workers.
LETTER: Our pathway to tragedy
The United States is a country often shaped by Supreme Court cases that have been at once remarkable pieces of jurisprudence only to fall in the mud at the next session.
LETTER: Chapel Hill 2020 beyond flawed
After attending a recent “Future Focus†workshop as part of the continuing Chapel Hill 2020 process, I find myself in the company of so many who are both disheartened and outraged by a progression of events completely and blatantly slanted toward accommodating certain developers and their big-box projects.
Pauli Murray Awards
The Orange County Human Relations Commission hosted the Pauli Murray Human Relations Awards Ceremony on Sunday at the Central Orange Senior Center Ballroom in Hillsborough.
Chapel Hill scientist honored
Chapel Hill resident Walter Rogan was named an honorary fellow by the American Academy of Pediatrics for his service with the organization’s council on environmental health.
Chatham launches foster care campaign
The Chatham County Department of Social Services is launching the Campaign for Chatham’s Children to highlight the urgent need for foster families and work to build community support for foster families and children.
OWASA representative needed
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is seeking a volunteer to represent Orange County on the OWASA Board of Directors.
2020 tavern talks tonight
Chapel Hill 2020 will host tavern talks geared toward the younger population today (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Jack Sprat on East Franklin Street and WXYC Lounge at East 54.
Board of Equalization needs members
The Orange County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for the Orange Country Board of Equalization and Review, which hears appeals from residents protesting assessed property values.
Botanical explorers program
A program to celebrate the contributions of past botanical explorers will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the N.C. Botanical Garden’s Reeves Auditorium.
Animal services board needs members
The Orange County Board of Commissioners seeks a volunteer for the Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board, specifically an individual with professional experience as an animal handler, trainer or technician.
Apply for Hillsborough tourism grants
The Hillsborough Tourism Board is requesting proposal applications from nonprofit agencies and civic groups to establish programs that promote and support tourism within Hillsborough.
Home-improvement grants available
Chapel Hill WISE is a program designed to help homeowners save energy and money by making simple improvements and is offering grants to homeowners to improve energy consumption over the summer.
Photography exhibit explores spirit of Carrboro
It all stems from a simple question: What moves you?