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Chapel Hill’s Presidential Scholar, National Medal Awardee and Silver Screen Documentary

Business, Culture, Kids & Family, Out & About / July 9, 2016

Honor Roll Hamilton Point has been named one of the 2016 Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers, which recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S. Co-founder Andrew Burns accepted the award at a ceremony in New York City. ♦ In May, William Davis Jr. was named Hillsborough’s Poet Laureate for 2016-2018. […]

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5 (More) Events Not to Miss This Summer

Culture, Kids & Family, Out & About / July 6, 2016

10 by 10 in the Triangle July 8-10, 14-17 & 21-24 artscenterlive.org Spend your summer enjoying international, original plays right in our backyard. Over 1,100 scripts were sent in this year for the chance to be performed during the 15th annual festival, and The ArtsCenter chose 10 new theatrical shorts. Tickets: $16-$18. ♦ Tomato Day

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19 Things to Do in Chapel Hill This Summer

Culture, Out & About / July 1, 2016

(1) Add local writings to your pool bag. Wells Tower’s “Seven Postcards from an Orange County Childhood” falls on page 100 of Amazing Place: What North Carolina Means to Writers, but one of the joys of any anthology is the freedom to open it wherever you like. Edited by Marianne Gingher and featuring authors like locals

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Kitchen's mussels were voted a Chapel Hill favorite by readers.

July/August 2016

The Magazine / June 30, 2016

Welcome to summer and our July/August issue! Inside you’ll find a full list of the Best of Chapel Hill winners, an amazing West Coast-inspired home, a guide to retirement and more. PEOPLE & PLACES14 Taste 201618 Raising Capital in the Modern Era20 The Friday Center’s 25th Anniversary20 Cupcakes and Cocktails21 SECU Family House BBQ22

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Our Latest Obsessions: BBQ, Briar Chapel and Bottle Shop

Culture / June 14, 2016

Sometimes you just need an afternoon muffin break. Joe Van Gogh‘s double chocolate muffin – paired with an iced coffee – really hit the spot. Our office met for happy hour at City Kitchen last week to welcome a new staff member. Their cheese plate served us well. Have you been in Glasshalfull‘s bottle shop recently? We’re

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Local Experts Share the Beauty Products and Tools They Swear By

Culture / June 9, 2016

Pro-Collagen Super Serum Elixir by Elemis “The Pro-Collagen Super Serum Elixir by Elemis is a must for your daily routine. This concentrated, anti-aging super serum elixir significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Your skin will feel firmer with improved elasticity and superior hydration, leaving your complexion visibly smoother, plumper and looking more

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Our Latest Obsessions: Films, Flights and Farm to Fork

Culture / June 7, 2016

Before a showing of the latest X-Men flick at Silverspot Cinema, Managing Editor Jessica Stringer grabbed dinner at the Trilogy bar. (Psst! Both the movie and chicken biscuit were outstanding!) Unable to decide on just one beer, Durham Magazine Managing Editor Amanda MacLaren went with a guitar-shaped flight at Steel String Brewery. The Rubber Room

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Chapel Hill Mom Designs Fitness Apparel Geared Toward Girls

Culture, Kids & Family, Wellness / May 31, 2016

Tired of shopping in the boys’ department for her athletic daughter, MaryAnne Gucciardi combined her business savvy and soccer-mom drive to create high performance, comfortable sports apparel just for girls. After extensive design and testing, Dragonwing girlgear hit the marketplace in 2013 with a specialized line of sports bras, camis, tanks, compression shorts and leggings

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How Our Mayors Manage More Than Just Local Politics

Culture / May 23, 2016

Mayor Hemminger and her husband, Brad, are 30-year residents and have raised four children in Chapel Hill. She’s been an active community volunteer, having served on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ Board of Education and on the Board of County Commissioners. Born in Ohio, Mayor Lavelle worked in parks and recreation before attending law school

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