National Historic Preservation Month, celebrated in May, was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to “promote historic preservation and community pride in local heritage sites.” Orange County, North Carolina founded in 1752, has a rich history in all three towns of…
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I admit that I am “old-school,” and I still enjoy reading with a book in my hand. I really appreciate a good bookstore and we are fortunate to have local, independently owned stores here. Chapel Hill…
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It’s the weekend, sleep in! We’ve got you covered with restaurants that serve brunch so you can enjoy a later start to your weekend morning. Brunch is the perfect compromise between breakfast and…
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The holidays are now over, the Thanksgiving turkey is long gone, that last piece of rum cake is history along with the Holiday Cookies, the celebratory glass of champagne for New Years has been…
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For a reminder of how fortunate we are in Chapel Hill, go visit the latest exhibition at the Ackland Art Museum for a chance to see something extraordinary, “Drawn to Life: Master Drawings from the…
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The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs their 22 nd summer show at the Forest Theatre. Their new show is entitled “The Meanwhile Clock and other Impossible Dances.” The Paperhand Puppet website…
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Take the short drive to Orange County, North Carolina for a day trip or weekend exploring Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Find out what makes each of these towns uniquely different but fun…
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WE WELCOME the long, sultry nights of summer and what a wonderful time to enjoy dining alfresco! Take the opportunity to meet up with family and friends to try out that new restaurant you’ve been…
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In my younger days I used to run, but now I’m addicted to walking. What a great area we have to walk in! During lunch I join the folks out-and-about in downtown Chapel Hill. Some are shopping; some…
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Paws in Orange County, NC In Orange County we love our pets. But they are much more than pets, they’re members of the family. There are plenty of activities where you can find pets and their owners…
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