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 Correction: The Tar Heel Express will not run for the international soccer match between Mexico and Turkey at Kenan Stadium
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Hello, neighbors! Don your orange tomorrow for Wear Orange Day and a gun violence awareness rally, swap the orange for rainbow for Saturday's Pride Promenade, and get out your team colors for the Mexico v. Turkey international friendly soccer match on Tuesday. This week you can also grab a coffee with a cop, gear up for Camp CHPL's summer reading, or pop in to a Parks and Rec Comprehensive Master Plan pop-up! |
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Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness Rally Friday, June 6
On Friday, June 6, join elected officials and local community leaders from 12 to 1 p.m. at Peace & Justice Plaza for a rally and flag raising in support of Gun Violence Awareness/Wear Orange Day. Wear Orange Day is a campaign to demand a future free from gun violence. Safe storage of firearms is one of the best ways to protect your loved ones from hurting themselves or others.
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Chapel Hill Recognized as Climate Leader
For the fourth year in a row, we've earned a spot on CDP's A List for our commitment to climate action. Having things like a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, a fully-reported emissions reduction target, and an integrated climate plan that includes a mitigation and adaptation plan contributed to our receiving this recognition!
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Traffic Alert for UNC Baseball's Super Regional
For the second year in a row, North Carolina baseball is hosting a super regional round of the NCAA DI baseball tournament at Boshamer Stadium on campus. Expect increased traffic in town on Friday, June 6, Saturday, June 7, and possibly Sunday, June 8. Go Heels!
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Traffic Alert for International Soccer Match on June 10
International soccer is back, and Chapel Hill will once again welcome thousands of fans for the friendly match between Mexico and Turkey at Kenan Stadium. Downtown will be busy, so give yourself extra time to get where you're going. If you're going to the game, park at the 125 E. Rosemary Deck. (Special event pricing begins at 8 a.m.)
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Summer Reading Kicks Off
It's the most wonderful time of the year - summer reading at the library! This year's program, Camp CHPL, is packed with fun for kids, teens, and adults. From personalized reading recommendations and cool prizes, to nature walks, camp-themed events, and nostalgic summer vibes, there's something for every kind of reader.
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Planning Director Wins Exemplary Service Award
The International Town and Gown Association (ITGA) awarded Planning Director Britany Waddell the Exemplary Service Award. The award recognizes her “commitment to service through significant, continued, and unselfish service/leadership activities that have benefited the town-gown community, the profession, ITGA, and the profession’s practice on the state and national level." Congrats, Britany!
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Chapel Hill Fire Installs/Checks Smoke Alarms
Thanks to some Chapel Hill Fire folks who installed and/or tested smoke alarms in a Chapel Hill neighborhood this week. Fire Marshal Chris Wells told the crews, "Think of these folks as your family...because these smoke alarms have the potential to save a life." Nice work, y'all!
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恭喜, Peoples Academy Grads!
This week, we hosted another Peoples Academy session at the Seymour Center with English and Mandarin Chinese interpretation. Residents got to interact with staff at a tabling event before the session, then learned about our government, current projects, and how to get involved. 谢谢 to our participants!
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Promenade for Pride
The 4th annual Chapel Hill Pride Promenade is this Saturday, June 7. Gather at Peace & Justice Plaza at 12pm. After hearing a few featured speakers, we'll walk together to 140 West Franklin Plaza for a street market with 30+ art vendors and nonprofits, drag performers, music, a community mural, and opportunities to win merch. We encourage visitors to park at the 125 E. Rosemary St. parking deck for easy access to the celebration.
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Grab Coffee with a Cop on June 10
The Chapel Hill Police Department invites you to Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, June 10, at Merritt's Store and Grill at 1009 S. Columbia St. Our Guardians will be there from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with coffee. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers between police officers and the community they serve.
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Get Summer Reading Started Off Right
Come party with us at Family Fun Friday on June 13 at the library. Enjoy live music from Pierce Freelon, games, food trucks, and fun for the whole family as we kick off Summer Reading. We'll have yard games, chalk, bubbles, giant Jenga, and more. Register for summer reading while you're there and grab a tasty treat from All on Top Dogs and Maple View Farm Ice Cream.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Us
Celebrate community and culture at the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. Join us at Carrboro Town Commons on Thursday, June 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. Watch live performances, hear oral histories, and meet local small businesses and nonprofits.
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Open Chapel Hill Day is June 28
We’re inviting Chapel Hill community members to learn and connect with their local government on Open Chapel Hill Day – Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It’s a Townwide open house featuring facility tours, fun activities, and a chance to meet Town staff. Anyone is welcome to participate at their own pace.
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Open Chapel Hill Day OWASA Tour
But wait, there's more! Interested in learning about where our community's drinking water comes from and how it's treated? Curious about the investments OWASA is making to improve their infrastructure and protect public health? Tour their Jones Ferry Rd. Water Treatment Plant.. Registration is required and capped at 25 people.
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Manager's FY25-26 Recommended Budget
Check out the highlights of the Interim Manager's recommended budget for FY25-26, then share your thoughts. Email Council at mayorandcouncil@townofchapelhill.org
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Parks and Rec Comp Plan Pop-Ups
Your input will help us decide the types of parks, recreation facilities, programs, connectivity, and open spaces that will serve our community today and in the future. Drop by one of our pop-ups to share your thoughts:
- June 7, 12 - 3 p.m., Pride Promenade
- June 19, 4 - 8 p.m., Juneteenth Celebration
- June 24, 4 - 5:15 p.m., Swim Lessons at Homestead Aquatic
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Council met on Wednesday, June 4, for a budget work session to discuss the Interim Manager's FY26 Budget. Council is expected to vote on the budget in a business meeting on June 18.
Read the agenda.
Council will meet on Wednesday, June 11, at Town Hall for a regular meeting. The agenda will be published later today. |
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On Air Today: Pride Promenade
Special Events Coordinator Xavier V. and Communications Manager Alex C. talked with WCHL about what to expect at Saturday's Pride Promenade and who's working behind the scenes to make it happen.
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Historic District Commission
Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m, virtual |
EZ Rider Advisory Committee
Wednesday, June 11 at 4 p.m., virtual |
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New for Week of June 8
Burning Tree Dr. at Raleigh Rd. utility work
June 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Follow any posted detours.
100 W. Rosemary St. Historic Town Hall cupola removal sidewalk closure
June 9 - June 13, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Follow any posted detours.
Upcoming
Manning Dr. between West Dr. and Emergency Room Dr. road closure
Postponed to: From 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, to 6 a.m. on Monday, June 23
Road will be closed. Follow any posted detours. Depending on what direction you come from, a visit to the Emergency Department might require a detour.
Ongoing
410 W. Franklin St. lane and sidewalk closure waterline work
April 28 - June 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Estes Dr. Extension near Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. utility work lane closures and delays
May 27 - June 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will move traffic, but you should plan for longer wait times.
S. Columbia St. Carrington Hall work
Present to December 2026
A pedestrian detour is in place along S. Columbia St. near Medical Dr. as crews work on Carrington Hall.
*Ephesus Church Road paving work has been canceled for next week.
TBD
Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. NCDOT culvert repair Dates to be determined. For more information, email Jcmanuel-nelson@ncdot.gov
All road work depends on the weather. Schedules may change accordingly. Google Maps and Waze show the most up-to-date traffic conditions
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