Chapel Hill Magazine

11/07/2025

Meet our Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mia! 🐾

Mia is sweet, smart and ready to find her forever family. She's an excellent passenger in the car and a fabulous adventure buddy on the trails. Her beauty draws attention wherever she goes.

🔗 Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/287/Available-Pets for more information about pets and adopting from Orange County Animal Services (NC).

Starting today and running until the end of the year, adoption fees are drastically reduced as part of OCAS' holiday adoption special!

11/06/2025

From soulful sounds to whimsical adventures, this weekend hits every note! Catch Nnenna Freelon’s musical memoir talk or 'James and the Giant Peach' on Thursday, celebrate nature Friday at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, then dive into Saturday’s lineup – from Steel String Brewery's Fool’s Faire and VESTA ’s Venetian Carnivale to live tunes at Cat's Cradle and The ArtsCenter. Wrap it up Sunday with Pops and Patriots at Southern Village to honor local veterans – plus so much more!

We’ve taken the time to collate all the worthy weekend events and entertainment in Orange County for your perusing pleasure.

11/03/2025

🎁✨ The holiday season has arrived, bringing with it our November/December issue! It’s positively packed with stories that warm the heart and inspire seasonal cheer, from festive tables to local health and wellness heroes. ❄️💫
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Inside, you’ll find:
🍽️ Tips for entertaining with VIETRI co-founder Susan Everett Gravely and Wegmans' Katie Duchnowski;
🏠 Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce's Homes for the Holidays annual gingerbread house competition;
❄️ A roundup of winter events to get you in the spirit;
🩺 Profiles of health care heroes making a difference across our communities
🎓 Insight from new Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools superintendent Rodney Trice;
📚 A look at Fusion Academy Chapel Hill's innovative approach;
🍎 Our directory of independent, regional boarding, charter & application schools;
📍New and noteworthy happenings in Downtown Chapel Hill
➕ And so much more!
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This issue celebrates the community, compassion and meaningful moments that bring warmth to even the coldest of days.✨
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📖 Flip through the new issue at the 🔗 below, or grab your copy on stands today!
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📸 by John Michael Simpson; 🏠 by Cassi Frank

Meet our community's health care heroes, find ideas for holiday entertaining, flip through our comprehensive schools guide and so much more!

10/31/2025

Meet our Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bruno 🐾

This dashing young man has a big heart and an even bigger love for people. He's happiest when he's soaking up attention and getting all the pets.

🔗 Learn more below and visit Paws4ever in Mebane to find your new best friend. 💞
https://paws4ever.org/adopt/meet-our-pets/

10/30/2025

How will you be celebrating Halloween – spooky soirées, pumpkin patches or trick-or-treat adventures? 🎭🕯️ Check out our weekend event roundup for last-minute inspo and even more fall fun! 🍁🧡

We’ve taken the time to collate all the worthy weekend events and entertainment in Orange County for your perusing pleasure.

10/27/2025

Every cheese has a story … are you ready to taste it? 🧀✨

Step inside Wedgewood Cheese Bar, where cheese takes center stage and every bite tells a tale. Co-founders Michelle Webb and Stevie Lee Webb turned their passion for fromage into a Carrboro hot spot celebrating the makers, flavors and traditions behind each wedge. 🥖🍷

Read more at the 🔗 below.
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✍️ by Matthew Lardie | 📸 by John Michael Simpson

Step inside Carrboro's newly opened Wedgewood Cheese Bar, which celebrates artisan cheese, charcuterie, wine and storytelling.

10/24/2025

Meet our Adoptable Pet of the Week: Coffee! 🐾

Need a mood boost? Try Coffee! She needs a loving home, and she's sure to fuel your positive energy more than any caffeinated beverage! This gorgeous cinnamon-colored princess is sweet, smart, cuddly and always up for an adventure.

🔗 Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/287/Available-Pets for more information about pets and adopting from Orange County Animal Services (NC).

10/23/2025

🍂 Embrace the season and explore our top picks for fall fun around Orange County this weekend! 🎃✨

We’ve taken the time to collate all the worthy weekend events and entertainment in Orange County for your perusing pleasure.

10/17/2025

Meet our Adoptable Pet of the Week: Dante 🐾

This handsome fluffball is healing, growing and showing off his sweet personality more each day. He’s ready to find a family who will adore him as much as he deserves!

🔗 Learn more below and visit Paws4ever in Mebane to find your new best friend. 💞
https://paws4ever.org/adopt/meet-our-pets/

10/16/2025

🍁 Get in the fall spirit across Orange County this weekend with our top picks! 🎉

We’ve taken the time to collate all the worthy weekend events and entertainment in Orange County for your perusing pleasure.